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Chuncheon, Korea

Chuncheon (Korean: 춘천) is the capital city of Gangwon Province, South Korea. Its population is about 290,000 as of 2026.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Gangwon, South Korea.
  • Served by Baekui-ri (G-228) Airfield.

History

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.

Where to stay

Chuncheon, South Korea
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11 Subyeongongwon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · hotelgongjicheon.co.kr
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128 Hajungdo-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · legoland.kr
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128 Hajungdo-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · legoland.kr
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South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Gapyeong-gun, Gapyeong-eup, Bukhangangbyeon-ro, 970-9 · wjiwooresort.com
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17 Chuncheon-ro 170beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · bentley.h.otel.co.kr
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193 Jungangno 3(sam)-ga, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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31 Bonguisan-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · chunchonsejong.co.kr
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376 Sports town-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · hotelbears.gabia.io
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656-8 Hyoja-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · facebook.com
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22 Sports town-gil 399beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · sangsangmadang.com
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11 Seobudaeseong-ro 44beon-gil, Yoseon-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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Chuncheon, South Korea
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South Korea, Gangwon-do, Chuncheon-si, Boan-gil, 109 KR
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Chuncheon, South Korea · m.cafe.naver.com
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62-3 Jungangno 1(il)-ga, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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Chuncheon, South Korea
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349 Jinae-ri, Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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11 Jungang-ro 27beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · 스타벅스 춘천석사 DT(드라이브 스루)점 · istarbucks.co.kr
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Mexican, Restaurant · 주차 가능, 반려동물 동반 가능, 무선 인터넷 Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00 · 삭주로 89-4, 춘천시, 24235
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery · burgerking.co.kr
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:30 · 120 후석로, 춘천시, 24326
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Curry, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 18 중앙로67번길, 춘천시, 24354
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Fast Food · fast food · burgerking.co.kr
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Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Tea/Coffee Shop cafe · 63 금베이길, 춘천시, 24212 · instagram.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Gimbap, Restaurant · Gimbap restaurant
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Waffle, Restaurant · Waffle restaurant
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 서부대성로239번길
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-20:30
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 69 삭주로, 24253
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 62-1 삭주로, 24259
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 71 삭주로, 24253
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · 1 금광길, 춘천시, 24202 · instagram.com
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Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Features: delivery · 13 후만로24번길, 춘천시
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뷔페, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 2938 영서로, 춘천시, 24235
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철판닭갈비, Restaurant · 철판닭갈비 restaurant
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Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant · 33 백령로138번길, 춘천시, 24289
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Steak House, Italian, Restaurant · Steak House/Italian restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 55-1 삭주로, 24263
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · istarbucks.co.kr
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-22:00 · 27 우석로, 춘천시, 24326
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2173 영서로, 춘천시, 24446 · mcdonalds.co.kr
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 93-4 성심로47번길, 춘천시, 24254
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Curry, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 · 42 금강로, 춘천시, 24273
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Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 8 성심로, 24259
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 53 삭주로, 24263
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Cafe · cafe
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뷔페, Restaurant · 뷔페 restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Coffee Shop, Dessert, Cafe · Coffee Shop/Dessert cafe · 70 배후령1길, 춘천시, 24204 · instagram.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food · 11 성심로, 24258
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · lotteria.com
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86 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

G-213 Airport 34 km to the centre
Ha-myeon, 41, KR
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G-307 Airport 3.4 km to the centre
Yulmun-ri, 42, KR
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G-311 Airport 16 km to the centre
Gandong-myeon, 42, KR
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Getting there by ferry

Soyanggangyeogaek Terminal
Ferry terminal · 9 km from the centre
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품걸리선착장
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Baekui-ri (G-228) Airfield; 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Soyanggangyeogaek Terminal, 9 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chuncheon, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach