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Wonju, Korea

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.

Type CityPopulation 364,860

Why go

  • City in Gangwon, South Korea.
  • Served by Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU).

History

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.

Where to stay

700-19 Taejang-dong, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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200 Dongbusunhwan-ro, Bangok-dong, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · ibwonju.com
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848-2 Dangye-dong, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · hotelsouthkorea.com
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South Korea, Gangwon-do, Wonju-si, Sicheong-ro, 29-3 센트럴 호텔 · wonjucentralhotel.co.kr
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47-2 Jangmigongwon-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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75-4, Rose Park-gil, Wonju-s, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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20-7 Hyeonchung-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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South Korea, Gangwon-do, Wonju-si, 무실동 1724-12 KR
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South Korea, Gangwon-do, Do, KR 원주시 원일로 164-21 조이호텔
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South Korea, Gangwon-do, Wonju-si, Jangmigongwon-gil, 25-4 KR
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38, Jangmigongwon-gil, Wonju-s, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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Rose Park-gil, 25, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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10 Hyunchung-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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67-4 Jangmigongwon-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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20 Hyeonchung-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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88 Jangmigongwon-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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New Core Motel, 58-5 Jungang-r, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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Heungeop-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Coffee Shop, Italian, Pasta, Tea, Salad, Juice, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00, last order 20:00, Closed on Wednesdays Features: outdoor… · map.naver.com
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Japanese, Seafood, 이로리야끼, 이자카야, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-02:00, last order 01:00, Closed on Mondays Features: step-free access, air… · map.naver.com
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Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:30-21:30 Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · lotteria.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · istarbucks.co.kr
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2266 북원로, 원주시
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 171 서원대로, 원주시
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: AM 6~ PM 10 · 20-1 건등로, 원주시, 26370
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Restaurant · restaurant · 59 천사로, 원주시 · instagram.com
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쌈밥, Restaurant · 쌈밥 restaurant · 202 단관길, 원주시, 26472
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Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
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Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
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Pastry, Restaurant · Pastry restaurant
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
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Rice Burger, Restaurant · Rice Burger restaurant · 56 상지대길, 원주시
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Coffee, Cafe · Coffee cafe · 90 봉산로, 원주시
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Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food
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케이크, 후식, 케잌, 디저트, Fast Food · 케이크/후식 fast food
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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일식돈가스, Restaurant · 일식돈가스 restaurant
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Cake, Restaurant · Cake restaurant
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Waffer, Cafe · Waffer cafe · 62 상지대길, 원주시
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Banchan, Restaurant · Banchan restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food
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Biergarten · biergarten
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant
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Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: delivery · momstouch.co.kr
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · caffebene.co.kr
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: delivery
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
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215 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Yangpyeong (G-301) Airport 31 km to the centre
Yangpyeong, 41, KR
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Jecheon (G-605) Airport 33 km to the centre
Jecheon, 43, KR
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G-418 Airport 41 km to the centre
Yudong-ri, 42, KR
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: WJU has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Cheju).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wonju, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach