Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hongcheon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hongcheon

With a population of 75.251, Hongcheon is a must-see destination in Gangwon-do, South Korea. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hongcheon has to offer.

When to visit Hongcheon

Hongcheon in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8255
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hongcheon in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8255
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hongcheon in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -12 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 336 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hongcheon, with an average rainfall of 21 mm.

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How to Get to Hongcheon

Plane

Although Hongcheon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to WonJu (WJU), which is located 29 km from Hongcheon. The shortest flight to Hongcheon from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Hongcheon is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 80 km from Hongcheon. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Plane

Although Hongcheon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to WonJu (WJU), which is located 29 km from Hongcheon. The shortest flight to Hongcheon from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Hongcheon is to pick up a car hire from Seoul, which is about 80 km from Hongcheon. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Seoul.

Airports near Hongcheon

CJJCheongju
WJUWonJu

Airlines serving Hongcheon

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (852 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (51 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (38 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (15 reviews)
Trinity Airways (Formerly T'way Air)
Good (17 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (23 reviews)
Peach
Good (85 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (7 reviews)
Air Seoul
Okay (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hongcheon

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,404 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 35,017 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hongcheon

Hiring a car in Hongcheon

Expect to pay ₹ 134 per litre in Hongcheon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 per litre in Hongcheon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141.