tourist attractions in goseong-gun, gangwon-do, south korea

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...

Jinburyeong Heulli Village

Jinburyeong Heulli Village

Jinburyeong Heulli Village, situated near Jinburyeong Pass, is known for its long winters, lasting up for half a year. As a result, the village cul...

Songjiho Beach

Songjiho Beach

Located near Songjiho Lake, one of the most famous lagoons on the eastern coast of Korea, Songjiho Beach stretches 2 kilometers in length and is 10...

Villa Of Lee Ki-poong

Villa Of Lee Ki-poong

The villa of Lee Ki-poong is located between the villas of Rhee Syngman and Kim Ilsung on the shores of Hwajinpo Lake. The villa was originally bui...

Bongsudae Beach

Bongsudae Beach

Bongsudae Beach is located 200 meters north of Sampo Beach and the white-sand coastline stretches along the side of National Road No. 7. This beach...

Hwajinpo Lake

Hwajinpo Lake

Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in Korea with its sand made from seashells and rocks that were broken down over thousands of years. With soft s...

Hwajinpo Beach National Geopark

Hwajinpo Beach National Geopark

Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in Korea, created by a section of the ocean being closed off when two opposing sand spits merged. This unique f...

Castle At Hwajinpo

Castle At Hwajinpo

The Castle of Hwajinpo was the summer retreat for Kim Ilsung, former leader of North Korea, and his family from 1948 to 1950. Photos of the family ...

Kim Hain Art Hall Pension

Kim Hain Art Hall Pension

Famous as a filming site for the popular K-drama "Autumn in My Heart (2000)," Kim Hain Art Hall opened in October 2008 in dedication to Kim Hain, t...

Villa Of Rhee Syngman

Villa Of Rhee Syngman

During the 1950's, three leaders, namely Kim Ilsung, Rhee Syngman and Lee Ki-poong had summer houses built around the lake of Hwajinpo. The villa o...

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Del Pino Hotel Resort Ocean Play

Del Pino Hotel & Resort Ocean Play is a themed water park where visitors can enjoy water playground and spa treatments with hot spring water al...

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Geojin Port

Geojin port is renowned for its pollack and squid fishing and is one of the top producers of pollack in Korea. Visitors can indulge in a variety of...

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Gajinhaebyeon Beach

The waters at Gajinhaebyeon Beach display a wonderous mix of deep blue and emerald hues. Swimming is permitted up to 15 meters from the shore, so v...

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Ulsanbawi Rock Milky Way Photo Spot On Old Misiryeong Trail

Misiryeong Pass, historically a pathway connecting Inje to Sokcho, also serves as an observation point for viewing Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan Moun...

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Cheongganjeong Pavilion

Cheongganjeong Pavilion, located atop a cliff, was built during the mid-Joseon period. It is situated at the point where Cheonggancheon Stream, ori...