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Wonju Travel Guide 【Opening】 Wonju is located in the southwest of Gangwon-do, South Korea. It is the capital of Gangwon-do and is about 75 miles from Seoul. The average annual temperature here is 10.8 degrees Celsius, and the average annual precipitation is 128.7 cm. The climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. Wonju is rich in natural landscapes and cultural heritage, such as Chiak National Park, pagodas, and temples. It is a tourist destination that integrates nature and culture. 🕰️【Opening Hours】 Museum SAN: 09:00–18:00. Specific opening hours may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to check in advance. Sogeumsan Mountain: 09:00–18:00. The opening hours of the suspension bridge and the sky observatory may vary. Hanji Theme Park: 09:00–18:00. Specific opening hours may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to check in advance. 🎫【Ticket Prices】 Museum SAN: Meditation experience + outdoor garden + art museum + paper museum: KRW 35,000; outdoor garden and art museum only: KRW 19,000. Sogeumsan Mountain: Adults KRW 9,000, children KRW 5,000. Hanji Theme Park: The ticket price is about KRW 10,000. The specific price is subject to the scenic spot announcement. 🏕️【Things to Do】 Museum SAN: Here you can see exhibitions, experience meditation, make your own mugs, enjoy the mountain scenery in the cafe, and experience the artistic atmosphere. Sogeumsan Mountain: You can experience two suspension bridges—the blue Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (200 m long) and the yellow Sogeumsan Ulleong Bridge (404 m long)—as well as the 353-meter-long cliffside iron road (Sogeumsando) and the Sky Tower. In addition, you can also experience the rail bikes at the foot of the mountain and enjoy the maple leaves. Hanji Theme Park: Learn about the process of making Hanji paper, experience Hanji culture, and make your own Hanji souvenirs. 🚌【Transportation】 External transportation: Take a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal, about 2.5 hrs to Wonju. Internal transportation: In Wonju, you can take a taxi or bus to various attractions. For example, it takes about 20 mins by taxi from downtown Wonju to Museum SAN. 👉【Itinerary】 Day 1: Depart from Seoul to Wonju in the morning. After arriving, go to Museum SAN to visit the exhibition and experience meditation. In the afternoon, go to Hanji Theme Park to learn about Hanji culture and make souvenirs. Have dinner in the city center in the evening. “Mihang” restaurant is recommended. Day 2: Go to Sogeumsan Mountain in the morning to experience the suspension bridge and the sky observatory, and enjoy the natural scenery. Return to the city center in the afternoon and go to Wonju Traditional Market to experience local life. Have dinner in the city center in the evening. It is recommended to taste local specialties. 🧡【Pre-trip Preparations】 Documents: Bring your passport, visa, and other valid IDs. Clothing: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season. It is recommended to bring light summer clothing and sunscreen. Other: Bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, commonly used medicines, chargers, a small amount of cash, and a credit card. It is recommended to exchange some Korean won in advance for use in places where credit cards are not accepted.