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Nami Island
A crescent-shaped river island famous for its tree-lined avenues and as the filming location of the beloved Korean drama Winter Sonata.
21 km · about 25 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGangwon-do
Chuncheon
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
About Chuncheon
Chuncheon is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Dongnae, 21km from Nami Island.
Chuncheon is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, with about 280,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Dongnae, about 4 km away.
Chuncheon (Korean: 춘천) is the capital city of Gangwon Province, South Korea. Its population is about 290,000 as of 2026. It has a long history dating back to the Paleolithic Age. Its economy is dominated by the service sector. It produces hydroelectric power through dams such as the Soyang Dam and Uiam Dam.
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is known for its distinctive culture such as the local dishes dak-galbi and mak-guksu and the tourist attractions Cheongpyeongsa and Legoland Korea. It is surrounded by mountains and sits at the meeting point of Soyang River and Bukhan River. It also has universities, sports facilities and transportation links to Seoul through the Gyeongchun Line and major expressways. It has also produced notable figures such as footballer Son Heung-min and novelist Gim Yujeong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Chuncheon?
Within an hour or so of Chuncheon: Nami Island (21 km), Inje Speedium (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Chuncheon?
The nearest famous roads are Hangyeryeong Pass, Misiryeong Pass and Daegwallyeong Pass.
Where is Chuncheon?
Chuncheon is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, about 4 km from Dongnae.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 284,855
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gangwon-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.8747, 127.7342
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South KoreaTags
Worth the detour from Chuncheon
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Inje Speedium
Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Chuncheon
- 64 kmHangyeryeong PassA 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
- 69 kmLotte World Tower Seoul SkySouth Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
- 72 kmMisiryeong PassThe old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
- 75 kmN Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
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