Bungeoseom Island (붕어섬)
Bungeoseom Island (붕어섬)
– Homepage
tour.ihc.go.kr
– Tel
+82-33-440-2557
Bungeoseom Island was created as a result of the construction of the Chuncheon Dam. The island was turned into a green recreational site with environmentally friendly facilities. Visitors can enjoy soccer, tennis, and walking trails, as well as an outdoor stage and drinking fountains. The island has also been used as a filming location for many dramas and movies. The stream around the island is filled with a variety of fish, making it a popular location for fishermen.
– Address : 2-54, Gangbyeon-ro, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-440-2557,
+82-33-440-2575
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)
– Tour Course Information
Walking Path – Lawn Park – Central Walking Path – Chrysanthemum Hill
– Available Facilities
Soccer field, tennis court, futsal field, outdoor theater, walking path, pergola, etc.
– Restrooms
Available
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ BHC Chicken Hwacheon Branch (BHC치킨 화천)
– Homepage
https://www.bhc.co.kr/
BHC Chicken is one of the most mopular chicken franchise in Korea, and this branch store is located in front of Hwacheon Public Bus Terminal. Their signature dishes include fried chicken, known for its freshness and crispiness, and Bburinkle Chicken, topped with their uniquely crafted seasonings. Additionally, they offer various side dishes, such as grilled red chili paste marinated pork, tteokbokki, and cheese balls.
⊙ Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제)
– Homepage
www.narafestival.com
– Tel
+82-1688-3005
The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is a unique winter festival that was selected by CNN as one of the “seven wonders of winter” in 2011. The festival is held when Hwacheoncheon Stream freezes over, and visitors can enjoy ice fishing. During the festival, visitors can catch sancheoneo (cherry salmon), nicknamed the “Queen of the Valley,” through holes drilled in the ice and then taste their catch by grilling it or having it prepared at the sliced raw fish center. In addition to ice fishing, there are lure and barehand fishing and fun activities such as sledding, bobsledding, and ice soccer. The festival is a popular event among people of all ages, attracting more than 1 million visitors every year.
◎ Sancheoneo Fish (Cherry Salmon)
Sancheoneo is a species of fish that belongs to the salmon family and lives in the cleanest valleys with water temperatures of 20°C or below. It is rich in amino acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins.
