Gapyeong

Gapyeong is a small town in the eponymous county, famous all over Korea for pine nuts(찻) and Nami island(남이섬). In October, Gapyeong hosts the annual International Jazz Festival on Jara island(자라섬). Gapyeong is popular with people taking a weekend away from Seoul. It can become busy on the weekends with people coming to stay in the many pensions in the surrounding area. The area is very mountainous so hiking and MTB are popular things to do here.

By subway

Gapyeong Station is located on the Gyeongchun line (경춘선) of the Seoul Metro system. This line starts at Sangbong(상봉역) on the northeast of Seoul, and runs all the way to Chuncheon (춘천역). The train leaves Sangbong approximately 3 times per hour takes 55 minutes to get to Gapyeong. From Chuncheon it takes about 20 minutes. A journey on the Seoul Metro costs from ₩1,050 to ₩2,050 depending on the length of the journey. A typical journey to the center of Seoul from Gapyeong on the Seoul Metro involves 2 to 4 line changes and takes between 90 minutes and 2 hours.

By train

The ITX departs Yongsan(용산) Station on the hour every hour and stops at Cheongnyangni(청량리), Pyeongnaehopyeong(평내호평), and Gapyeong stations on the way to Chuncheon(춘천). From Yongsan it takes 55 minutes and costs ₩4,800 to reach Gapyeong. In the opposite direction, the train leaves Chuncheon every ten minutes past the hour, takes 17 minutes and costs ₩3,000 to Gapyeong Station.

By bus

Many intercity buses going to Chuncheon departing from destinations in Gyeongi Province will stop at Gapyeong bus terminal(가평버스터미널). Also the red 1330-3 bus runs between Cheongnyangni(청량리) in Seoul and Gapyeong costing ₩2,200 with a T-money pre-pay card.

The train station is located a little way away from the town center. You can take a taxi (about ₩3,000) or walk (15-20 minutes). When you come out of exit 1 of the station (there is only one exit) turn left and follow the road until you come to a T-junction. Right at the T-junction will take you to Nami island, left will take you towards town and Jara island.

• Cheongpyeong LakeCheongpyeong Lake was created with the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam in 1944 and at its peak the lake stretches across 19 million m2. On both sides of the lake, Homyeonsan (Mt.) rises high to complete a beautiful view. People seek Cheonpyeong Lake for vacations in the summer and it is frequented by tourists all year round. It is a popular water-ski resort and every year, young fish are released for visitors to fish.

• Jarasum International Jazz Festival

  address: Jara island
  October 10th-12th 2012

Outdoor

• Yeonin MountainYeonin Mountain has many hiking routes to explore.

• Water SportsThe river that runs past Gapyeong to Cheongpyeong has many opportunities for wake boarding, water skiing and tubing. You can enjoy many water sport like banana boat, flying boat, peanut boat, bungee drop, etc.

• Bungee JumpingIf you enjoy the thrill of falling straight down, bungee jumping may strike your fancy.

Mountain biking

• Yoeninsan MTB CourseA tough 43km MTB trail with some pretty steep ups and downs. Every year there is an organized race on the course that starts from the local sports stadium.

• Gangchon MTB CourseThrough the mountains between Gapyeong and Gangchon is the Gangchon MTB course which also hosts an annual race. It is not as tough as the Yeoninsan course but it is still a great trail.

Indoor

• Nice Bowling center

  phone: +82 31 582-5730
  Ten-pin bowling.

Pine nuts are a local specialty.

• Outdoor MarketEvery 5 days there is an outdoor market. This is a good place to by fresh fruit, veg and seafood. And a great place to buy local produce.

• Hanaro MartSupermarket for all your general needs.

• Plus MartSupermarket for all your general needs.

• Bike BuddySells road and mountain bikes

• AlphaStationery shop.

Korean BBQ

• Wine Samgyeopsal

  phone: +82 31 582-7545
  address: Bonam-ro(보남로) 15-2
  Absolutely delicious samgyeopsal!

• Mapo Galmaegi

  address: Gahwa-ro(가화로)
  This popular Korean BBQ restaurant opened in July 2012. One of the cheapest places in Gapyeong to eat a Korean BBQ meal. They have a big range of meats - samgyeopsal, jubeokgogi, dweji-galbi, mapo-galbi and galmaegi.

• Duck RestaurantFresh, smoked and marinated duck BBQ.

Traditional

• Incheon Chip

  phone: +82 31 581-5533
  address: Seokbong-ro(석봉로)
  Specializes in Boribap(보리밥) - a dish similar to bibimbap - and Mandu Jeongol(만두전골) - a mandu and tofu soup.

• Bon JukTraditional Korean rice porrage.

Fast Food

• Mom's Touch

  phone: +82 31 581-5556
  address: Seokbong-ro(석봉로)
  Great chicken fillet burgers and really nice cajun style fries. Also does good fried chicken and BBQ ribs. Eat-in or take-away.

• Pizza Etang

  phone: +82 31 581-1588
  Take-away pizza.