Gangwon Province · South Korea
Where to stay in Wonju
Wonju is a city in Gangwon Province, South Korea, home to about 331,000 people.
- Best months
- April and October
- Nearest airport
- WJU11 km · Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)
- Currency
- KRWwon
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Language
- Korean, Korean Sign Language
About
About Wonju
Wonju is the most populous city in the state of Gangwon, South Korea, with a population of 364,860 as of 2023. The city is located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Seoul.
Wonju is a modern city of 365,000 people (2023) to the east of Seoul. It was the capital city of the historical Gangwon province during the Joseon Dynasty.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Wonju
See
- Sangwonsa Temple
- Guryongsa Temple
- Beobcheonsaji temple
- Chiak Art Center
- Wonju History Museum
- Hanji museum
- Myungjoosa Chiaksan and Engraving Museum
- Toji Literature Park
- Toji Cultural Park
- Sogeum Mountain
- Chiak Mountain
- A lumpy bridge of Sogeum Mountain
Do
- Megabox Wonju
- Megabox Wonju-central
- CGV Wonju
- LotteCinema NamWonju
- Wonju Youngsang Media Center 'Modu' Theater
- Wonju Children's Day
- Lunar New Year's Festival
- Wonju International Walking Competition
- Hanji Cultural Festival
- Rose Festival
- Oppa Strawberry
- the Climate Change Information Center
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Where to stay
Which part of Wonju to stay in
As a rule of thumb, places to spend the night are usually close to bus terminals. You can find love motels behind the Wonju bus terminal. A room typically cost ₩45,000, complete with a flat screen and Internet.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Wonju
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Benikea Biz Inn Hotel | 0.3 km | |
| Hotel Inter-Burgo Wonju | 4.8 km | |
| Interburgo Hotel Wonju | 4.8 km | |
| Orchid Hotel | 0.9 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Wonju
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Wonju are April and October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 351 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Wonju: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU), about 11 km from the city centre in a straight line; Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ, 79 km) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, 103 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
For around ₩8,000 you can travel from the Express bus terminal in Seoul to Wonju bus terminal and the journey takes about 1 hr 45 min. For ₩20,900 an express bus from Incheon International Airport will go to Wonju bus terminal, taking an average of 2 hr 30 min (April 2012). Wonju is on a major intersection in the country and buses run from the Wonju bus terminal to almost all major cities. KTX high-speed rail connects Wonju to Seoul and Pyeongchang.
Getting around
Wonju has an extensive public bus network. The cost is ₩1,100 although it is cheaper if you use your t-money card. Transfers are free for an hour with t-money. Further information and timetables are available in Korean at the city's website.
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WJU · Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)
CJJ · Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)
GMP · Seoul Gimpo International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Wonju
Eat
Wonju has the typical Korean restaurants that you'll find in other cities. For Western food, your best bet is the area around Lotte Cinema - you'll find Outback, Family Taco, Irish Potato, a few coffee shops, and a Papa Spaghetti. A McDonald's is also coming to that area. Pizza places (including Pizza Hut and Dominoes) can be found throughout the city. The local E-Mart also houses a McDonald's. The district of Hoengseong is famous for Hanu, a Korean breed of cattle. The cattle thrive in the clean environment of Hoengseong.
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Questions
Wonju: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Wonju?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Wonju are April and October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 351 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Wonju?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU), about 11 km from the city centre in a straight line; Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ, 79 km) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, 103 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Wonju?
won (KRW).
Nearby
Destinations near Wonju
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.