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. Hongcheon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hongcheon

Hongcheon in March
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hongcheon in March
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hongcheon is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 107 km from Hongcheon. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and WECAR, among others, in Incheon.

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 the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hongcheon is to pick up a car hire from Incheon, which is about 107 km from Hongcheon. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and WECAR, among others, in Incheon.

Airports near Hongcheon

CJJCheongju
WJUWonJu

Airlines serving Hongcheon

KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,919 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,528 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (847 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (562 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (48 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Jeju Air
Good (38 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (15 reviews)
Trinity Airways
Good (17 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (23 reviews)
Peach
Good (85 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
Air Seoul
Okay (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hongcheon

Hiring a car in Hongcheon

Expect to pay £1.06 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 £12.63 and £16.84.

Expect to pay £1.06 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 £12.63 and £16.84.