Hongcheon travel guide
Hongcheon Tourism | Hongcheon Guide
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.
When to visit Hongcheon
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.
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 New Delhi and takes around 7h 10m.
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 4season Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Seoul.
Airlines serving Hongcheon
Where to stay in popular areas of Hongcheon
Hiring a car in Hongcheon
Expect to pay ₹ 108 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 ₹ 1,290 and ₹ 1,720. The most frequently booked car type in Hongcheon is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.