Korean food guide

Wonju Ginkgo Tree and Makguksu Day Trip

Pair Wonju's Bangye-ri ginkgo tree with two Munmak noodle options, then continue with the matching recipes at home.

Reviewed 2026-09-05
Golden foliage on the ancient Bangye-ri ginkgo tree in Wonju
Bangye-ri ginkgo tree photographed by our team on November 3, 2024.

Day trip at a glance

  1. 1Morning: Bangye-ri ginkgo treeArrive before the busiest period and use the 2024-11-03 photograph only as a past color reference.
  2. 2Lunch: Seomgang MakguksuThe straight-line distance is about 5.3 km. Check the current road route before leaving.
  3. 3Before driving: hours and parkingConfirm the day's opening status, route, and parking on the restaurant page and map.

Three firsthand menu photographs

Make Seomgang Makguksu the lunch stop

Bibim makguksu with side dishes at Seomgang MakguksuDumplings, fresh geotjeori, and pickled radish at Seomgang MakguksuTwo bowls of makguksu with chilled broth at Seomgang Makguksu
From the tree
About 5.3 km in a straight line
What to order
Makguksu, suyuk, and buckwheat jeonbyeong
For two
Two noodle bowls with suyuk to share
See Seomgang Makguksu details and map

Recipes to continue with

Useful next steps

Frequently asked questions

Is November 3 always the best date for the ginkgo tree?

No. The photograph shows the color on November 3, 2024. Weather changes the peak each year, so check current local updates before traveling.

Are the restaurant distances walking distances?

No. The 5 to 6 km figures are straight-line distances calculated from our coordinates. Open the current road route before leaving the tree.

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