Chuncheon: what to see and do

Known for

• Dakgalbi, spicy stir-fried chicken, and makguksu noodles
• Samaksan Lake Cable Car, a glass-floor ride over the lake
• Gongjicheon Park, a riverside walk and sculpture garden

What to do

Eat dakgalbi downtown, then ride the lake cable car. Take an easy walk along Gongjicheon at sunset. Hyoja-dong Romantic Alley is a short cafe stop.

Tip: Chuncheon is an easy day trip from Seoul, but the lake sights are spread out, so use a taxi or bus.

From Seoul: ITX train about 1 h

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