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2 days 1 night in Chuncheon for couples

Couple, 2 days: lake cable car and night views: a route through Kim Yu-jeong & Gangchon → Uiam Lake & Samaksan. 9 stops, estimated cost about ₩115,000 per person (excluding lodging).

The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Chuncheon planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.

Day 1 · Kim Yu-jeong & Gangchon

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 19:30. 3 stops, about ₩40,000 per person.

10:00

Nami Island 남이섬 Sights

A small island in the river formed by a dam, Nami Island is known for its avenues of metas…

4 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · From Gapyeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line, a taxi or bus takes about five minutes to the wharf, followed by a short ferry ride; paid parking is at the wharf. (Show a driver: 남이섬)

~67 min by transit · 17.2 km
17:40

Hangajok Charcoal Dakgalbi (Main) 한가족숯불닭갈비 본점 Meal

This restaurant stands on the street in front of Gimyujeong Station, which puts it right b…

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is about a three-minute walk from Gimyujeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line, with parking near the shop and the literary village. (Show a driver: 한가족숯불닭갈비 본점)

3 min walk · ~100 m
19:00

Old Kim Yu-jeong Station 옛 김유정역 Sights

When the Gyeongchun Line was rebuilt, the old station house and a stretch of rail were lef…

30 min · Free · It is next to the new Gimyujeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line, and the literary village car park is nearby. (Show a driver: 옛 김유정역)

What to bring and keep in mind

A rechargeable transit card (T-money, or the Climate Card in Seoul) works on subways and buses with free transfers. Buy one at a convenience store or station and top it up with cash. Foreign credit cards and cash work in most shops and taxis, but keep some cash for markets and rural buses. A power bank helps too.

Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.

Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.

Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.

Day 2 · Uiam Lake & Samaksan

Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 6 stops, about ₩70,000 per person.

09:00

Chuncheon Jungdo Mulle-gil 춘천중도물레길 Fun & activities

This activity lets you paddle a wooden canoe around Uiam Lake for about an hour, with a sh…

1 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is a few minutes beyond the Samaksan cable car lower station along the lake on Sports Town-gil; a taxi from Namchuncheon Station takes about 15 minutes. Parking is on site. (Show a driver: 춘천중도물레길)

6 min walk · ~430 m
11:40

Masamnae Makguksu 마삼내막국수 Meal

This makguksu restaurant is a short walk from the lower station of the Samaksan cable car,…

40 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is about a five-minute walk from the cable car lower station along Sports Town-gil, and there is parking in front. (Show a driver: 마삼내막국수)

5 min walk · ~390 m
12:25

Chuncheon Samaksan Lake Cable Car 춘천삼악산호수케이블카 Fun & activities

This cable car crosses Uiam Lake and climbs partway up Samaksan, giving long views of the water, islands and city.

1 hr 40 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · From Namchuncheon Station, take a taxi for about 10 minutes, or a city bus toward Samcheon-dong and walk the rest. The lower station has parking. (Show a driver: 춘천삼악산호수케이블카)

3 min walk · ~90 m
14:08

Starbucks The Chuncheon Uiamho R 스타벅스 더춘천의암호R점 Cafe

This big Starbucks branch stands next to the lower station of the Samaksan cable car, and …

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It stands next to the lower station of the cable car on Sports Town-gil; use the shared cable car car park. (Show a driver: 스타벅스 더춘천의암호R점)

~19 min by transit · 2.1 km
15:17

Gongjicheon Recreation Area 공지천유원지 Parks & nature

The park lies where Gongji Stream flows into Uiam Lake, and it is a favorite local place f…

1 hr · Free · From Namchuncheon Station it is a 20-minute walk, or take a city bus to the Gongjicheon stop. Public parking lots surround the park. (Show a driver: 공지천유원지)

~20 min by transit · 2.6 km
17:40

Sansogeseo Dakgalbi 산속에닭갈비 Meal

Charcoal-grilled dakgalbi served in a large mountain-side restaurant that is regularly one of the busiest in Chuncheon.

1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · A taxi from Namchuncheon Station takes about 10 minutes via the old Gyeongchun road and then a short mountain lane. A car park is provided but fills at weekends. (Show a driver: 산속에닭갈비)

What to bring and keep in mind

Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.

For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.

A rechargeable transit card (T-money, or the Climate Card in Seoul) works on subways and buses with free transfers. Buy one at a convenience store or station and top it up with cash. Foreign credit cards and cash work in most shops and taxis, but keep some cash for markets and rural buses. A power bank helps too.

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