Chuncheon (Chuncheon-si) is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the north of the country, locate in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Lake Soyang and Lake Uiam. The area is renowned for its small river islands, such as Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeo Island, or Wido.