Stepping into the Mysterious World of Woodblock Prints

Wonju is a city that housed Gangwon Gamyeong (Provincial Office) for 500 years starting from the early Joseon Dynasty. Cultural spaces that share common ground with the era of the provincial office are located throughout Wonju. Situated on Muan-gil in Sillim-myeon, the Woodblock Printing Museum is nestled within the tranquil grounds of Myeongjusa Temple, where visitors can view around 4,000 woodblock prints. Don't miss out on Wonju's renowned traditional markets and the hike up Yeongwonsanseong Fortress.

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   Woodblock Printing Museum

   고판화박물관

   Located in Hwangdun-ri, Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, this is Korea's only specialized museum exhibiting ancient woodblock prints from around the world, opened in 2004. The Woodblock Printing Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, researches, and educates on ancient woodblock print materials from Asian countries where printmaking flourished, including Korea, China, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, India, and Nepal. Its collection comprises roughly 3,500 artifacts, including around 1,800 original woodblocks, 300 printed woodblock artworks, 200 woodblock-printed books, and 200 related reference materials. In addition, there is a permanent woodblock printing experience center on-site, serving as a hands-on art education venue for visitors who want more than just viewing the exhibits.MoreLess

   

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   Museum SAN

   뮤지엄 산

   Museum SAN (formerly Hansol Museum) consists of a Welcome Center, the Main Building, and three gardens set within vast, lush nature. Passing through the Welcome Center, which resembles a massive castle wall, leads to the Flower Garden blooming with dianthus. Beyond that lies a path through a white birch forest, the dazzling Water Garden with its shimmering surface, and Tadao Ando's Stone Garden featuring nine stone mounds inspired by the beautiful curves of Korea.MoreLess

   

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   Hansol Oak Valley

   한솔오크밸리

   Hansol Oak Valley is a destination where relaxation, culture, and sports can all be enjoyed together in nature, with distinct scenery in every season. It blends dynamic golf courses within natural landscapes, a ski resort offering both thrills and safety, various leisure and convenience facilities, Mediterranean-style European condominiums, as well as culture and sports. Equipped with a 54-hole membership golf course, a 9-hole public golf course, 1,105 upscale condominium rooms, and a 9-slope family-friendly premium ski resort, it serves as an all-season resort space for leisure sports and relaxation. Subsidiary facilities include banquet halls, a wedding hall, swimming pools, tennis courts, and mountain biking trails.MoreLess

   

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   Wonju Yeongwonsanseong Fortress

   원주 영원산성

   Yeongwonsanseong is a stone fortress located in the southwest of Chiaksan Mountain, designated as Historic Site No. 447 on June 2, 2003. Situated on the southwestern part of Chiaksan Mountain, it is constructed of stacked stones. It is said to have been built during the reign of King Munmu or King Sinmun of Silla, though there is no definitive historical proof. Another account states that during the turbulent Later Three Kingdoms period, Yang Gil and Gung Ye resided here and went on to take control of the surrounding towns. According to historical records, it was referred to as Yeongwonseong with a circumference of 3,749 cheok, and contained one well and five springs inside the fortress.MoreLess

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   Wonju Jungwon Traditional Market

   원주중원전통시장

   Jungwon Traditional Market is a traditional market located in the downtown commercial district of Jungang-dong, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. Nearby are Jungang Market, Jungang Traditional Market, and Jayu Market, with the Street of Culture located behind Jungwon Traditional Market.MoreLess

   

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