Yuklim-gogae Alley 육림고개
Chuncheon · Myeongdong & Jungang Market · Sights
A steep lane that once served an old theater has been revived with small restaurants, pubs, craft studios and a few cafes, and it is the most photogenic part of the old town. The mood is relaxed and a little retro, with hand-painted signs and mural-covered walls. It is not a place with big sights; the pleasure is in wandering up and down, stopping for a drink or a snack, and looking at what the small shops sell.
In the evening it fills with locals and younger visitors, so expect some noise on weekends. Because it is a slope with stairs, strollers and wheelchairs will find it difficult.
Walk through the Chuncheon Jungang Market and follow the signs uphill; it takes about five minutes. Leave the car in a public lot near the market. (Show a driver: 육림고개)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 육림고개
- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon into early evening, from about 17:00 to 20:00, once the neon is on.
- Pair it with
- Chuncheon Jungang Market is at the bottom of the lane, and Jukrim-dong Cathedral and Myeongdong Dakgalbi Alley are close enough to add on foot.
- Great for
- Couples, Friends, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A sloping lane of small eateries, bars and craft shops beside an old cinema. It looks best when the signs light up at dusk.