Car Hire Wonju - Mini guide to Wonju

Wonju Si is a city that is in the middle of the Korean Peninsula and is flat area that is bound by low lying hills. The Seom River and the Namhan River provide water to the city. It has a long history and at various times was under the rule of many dynasties. During the Japanese invasion of WWII, it was a site of a major battle.

Chiaksan National Park is located near Wonju city and can be reached by Car. Car hire is a good option but do so from a reputed car place. The temples to see are Guryongsa Temple and Sangwonsa Temple. Hiking is allowed on the mountain. The National Park is closed during March 1 – May 31 and Nov 15 – Dec 15 as there is danger of wild fires during this time.

There are various types of accommodation available in Wonju city that can be classified as hotels, farm resorts, nature farm and various inns. Accommodation is very good, clean and comes with traditional Korean hospitality. While here, the tourist should enjoy the local cuisine. All restaurants offer traditional dishes which include both vegetarian and sea food dishes. The food is fresh and the raw fish is quite tasty.

Wonju is connected with Seoul through the railway line and with Busan through flight. There are many cross country buses that connect Wonju with the rest of the country. Normally the maximum travel time by bus to other cities is about 3 hours.

Lacquer is a specialty of the city and is used in Laquerware, for medicinal properties and edible uses. It’s of the top quality and is being promoted by the local industry aggressively. Other specialties of the city are Korea paper, Chiaksan peaches and Hwanggol Korean toffee. The government is offering many 100% income tax exemption for some industries and is interested in making it an industrial hub.

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