things to do in gangwon-do, south korea

Seoraksan Osaek Jujeongol Valley

Seoraksan Osaek Jujeongol Valley

Osaek Jujeongol Valley in Seoraksan Mountain is renowned for its vibrant autumn maple leaves. The area features a 7-kilometer trail stretching from...

Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest

Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest

Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest, adorned with over 2,000 ginkgo trees planted at intervals of every five meters, is a private sanctuary that opens its gate...

Odaesan National Park

Odaesan National Park

Odaesan National Park, home to the towering Birobong Peak at an altitude of 1,563 meters and five other significant peaks, is a treasure trove of n...

Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch

Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch

Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch is situated at an elevation of 920 meters, sprawling across 205,000 square meters of open grassland. The sheep roam freel...

Uiamho Lake Skywalk

Uiamho Lake Skywalk

The Uiamho Lake Skywalk is set along the lakeside trail of Uiamho Lake. It features a floor entirely made of transparent glass, offering visitors t...

Gubongsan Observatory Café Street

Gubongsan Observatory Café Street

Gubongsan Observatory Café Street is situated along the national highway traversing Gubongsan Mountain in Chuncheon. It provides sweeping pa...

Chuncheon Myeongdong Street

Chuncheon Myeongdong Street

The street, named after Seoul's Myeong-dong, has become the main thoroughfare in Chuncheon. Although it is not particularly large, it links to the ...

Soyanggang Skywalk

Soyanggang Skywalk

The Soyanggang Skywalk, extending over the river, spans 174 meters in length, with a transparent glass floor covering 156 meters of its section. At...

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia

Hanhwa Resort Seorak Waterpia is a theme park where visitors can enjoy both hot spring baths and water parks. Using natural hot spring water, Seora...

Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress

Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress

Gwongeumseong Fortress is a stone castle from the Goryeo dynasty and is located 800 meters above sea level in Seoraksan National Park. From a dista...

Seoraksan Ulsanbawi Rock

Seoraksan Ulsanbawi Rock

Ulsanbawi is a rock formation in Seoraksan Mountain that consists of six massive peaks, each reaching 900 meters above sea level. The name "Ulsanba...

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone, located in Sokcho, is a village dedicated to hot spring tourism. Key attractions like Cheoksan Spa & Hotel, Cheoksan...

Sugamgyegok Valley

Sugamgyegok Valley

Gariwangsan Mountain

Gariwangsan Mountain

Gariwangsan Mountain provides a view of the East Sea from its summit on clear days. Beyond the lushness of summer, it is celebrated for its royal a...

Hani Lavender Farm

Hani Lavender Farm

The Hani Lavender Farm transforms into a sea of purple every June, as its lavender fields reach full bloom. During this time, the farm celebrates w...

Goseong Unification Observatory

Goseong Unification Observatory

The Goseong Unification Observatory stands as the northernmost observatory in South Korea. It provides panoramic views of the DMZ, the East Sea, an...

Sambuyeonpokpo Falls Unesco Global Geopark

Sambuyeonpokpo Falls Unesco Global Geopark

Sambuyeonpokpo Falls, among the nine scenic spots in Cheorwon, is a three-tiered waterfall standing at approximately 20 meters high, situated in th...

The 2nd Tunnel 2

The 2nd Tunnel 2

The 2nd Tunnel, one of several excavated by North Korea for the purpose of infiltrating South Korea, was discovered in 1975. Spanning a total lengt...

The Stand On Hajo Bay

The Stand On Hajo Bay

Located at Yangyang's Hajodae Beach, also known as the “Surfer Beach,” this rooftop restaurant offers stunning ocean views. Facing the ...

Seoraksan Heullimgol Valley

Seoraksan Heullimgol Valley

Yangyang’s Heullimgol Valley, named for its cloud-like, foggy appearance due to the surrounding high mountains and deep valleys, offers a spe...