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2 days 1 night in Chuncheon for travelers with parents

Parents, 2 days: Cheongpyeongsa and makguksu: a route through Myeongdong & Jungang Market → Kim Yu-jeong & Gangchon. 10 stops, estimated cost about ₩110,000 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 · Myeongdong & Jungang Market

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:30. 5 stops, about ₩50,000 per person.

10:00

National Museum Chuncheon 국립춘천박물관 Museums & exhibits

This national museum covers the history and culture of Gangwon Province, from prehistoric …

1 hr 30 min · Free · From Namchuncheon Station, take a bus or taxi for about 10 minutes. A large free parking lot is on site. (Show a driver: 국립춘천박물관)

~16 min by car · 3.0 km
11:46

Wonjo Charcoal Dak-bulgogi 원조숯불닭불고기집 Meal

Many Chuncheon locals trace dakgalbi back to simple charcoal-grilled marinated chicken, an…

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is in an alley west of Chuncheon Jungang Market on Nagwon-gil, a short walk from the market. Parking at the market lot is easier than in front of the shop. (Show a driver: 원조숯불닭불고기집)

4 min walk · ~290 m
12:50

Jukrim-dong Cathedral 죽림동 주교좌성당 Sights

This Catholic cathedral stands on a small hill and is built in a grey stone style that loo…

40 min · Free · Walk up the road south of Chuncheon Jungang Market, or climb the stairs that connect from the end of Yuklim-gogae Alley. Car access is awkward, so go on foot. (Show a driver: 죽림동 주교좌성당)

~14 min by car · 2.4 km
13:44

Daewondang Bakery 대원당 Cafe

Daewondang is a long-standing Chuncheon bakery with a loyal local following, and a visit f…

40 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is about five minutes by taxi from Namchuncheon Station, near the Seoksa Bridge intersection on Toegye-ro; there is a car park at the shop. (Show a driver: 대원당)

~16 min by car · 2.9 km
17:40

Hoeyeongru 회영루 Meal

This old-town Chinese restaurant has been serving the same neighborhood for decades, and i…

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It stands on Geumgang-ro near the dakgalbi alley, about three minutes on foot from Myeongdong Dakgalbi Alley. Use nearby public parking. (Show a driver: 회영루)

What to bring and keep in mind

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

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

Day 2 · Kim Yu-jeong & Gangchon

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:40. 5 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.

10:00

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)

3 min walk · ~100 m
11:40

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 · ~80 m
12:43

Kim Yu-jeong Literary Village 김유정문학촌 Museums & exhibits

This literary village in Sille Village preserves the birthplace of Kim Yu-jeong, a Korean …

1 hr 10 min · Free · Walk about five minutes from Gimyujeong Station on the Gyeongchun Line; the village has its own car park. (Show a driver: 김유정문학촌)

7 min walk · ~500 m
14:00

Cafe The Way 카페 더웨이 Cafe

A large cafe set back in the village, a short walk from the station, known for its croffle…

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · Walk about 10 minutes from Gimyujeong Station into the village; the cafe has its own car park. (Show a driver: 카페 더웨이)

~40 min by car · 12.2 km
17:40

Samaksan Dakgalbi 삼악산닭갈비 Meal

This dakgalbi restaurant is along the old national road between Gangchon and Gapyeong, whi…

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the Gyeongchun national road about 10 minutes by car from Gangchon toward Gapyeong; parking is in front of the restaurant. (Show a driver: 삼악산닭갈비)

What to bring and keep in mind

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

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

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