tourist attractions in gangwon-do, south korea

Jeombongsan Mountain Gombaeryeong Pass

Jeombongsan Mountain Gombaeryeong Pass

This ecological area at the summit of Jeombongsan Mountain, situated 1,100 meters above sea level, spans approximately 16.5 hectares. It is often r...

Gangwongamyeong Provincial Office Wonju

Gangwongamyeong Provincial Office Wonju

Gangwongamyeong Provincial Office, dating back to the Joseon era, is celebrated for its stunning night views. Originally serving as the office for ...

Cheoneunsagyegok Valley Wonju

Cheoneunsagyegok Valley Wonju

Cheoneunsagyegok Valley is located at the entrance to the hiking trail to Baegunsan Mountain. The area is adorned with a diverse array of tree spec...

Lady Suro Heonhwa Park Namhwasan Sunrise

Lady Suro Heonhwa Park Namhwasan Sunrise

Lady Suro Heonhwa Park is renowned as a prime location for sunrise viewing. According to legend, in the 8th Century, Lady Suro, celebrated for her ...

Chiaksan Recreational Forest

Chiaksan Recreational Forest

Chiaksan Recreational Forest is a national recreational facility situated in Chiaksan Mountain. It provides accommodations with capacities ranging ...

Geumdaegyegok Valley

Geumdaegyegok Valley

Geumdaegyegok Valley is the most frequented destination for visitors to Chiaksan National Park. Known for its clear and cool waters, which flow gen...

Pinocchio Youth Center

Pinocchio Youth Center

Pinocchio Youth Center, nestled in the Pinocchio Recreational Forest within Chiaksan Mountain, encompasses a comprehensive complex that includes th...

Yeongwol Seopdari Village

Yeongwol Seopdari Village

This village is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant greenery. Adding to its charm is the Seopdari Bridge, a unique structure crafted ...

Jangneung Royal Tomb Unesco World Heritage

Jangneung Royal Tomb Unesco World Heritage

This site is the tomb of King Danjong (1441-1457), the sixth king of the Joseon dynasty. Unlike typical royal tombs, it is relatively modest and sm...

Kim Satgat Historic Site

Kim Satgat Historic Site

Nango Kim Satgat (1807-1863) was a prominent literary figure who traveled extensively across the Korean Peninsula, leaving behind a rich legacy of ...

Woljeongsa Temple. Woljeonsa Jeonnamusup Needle Fir Forest .

Woljeongsa Temple. Woljeonsa Jeonnamusup Needle Fir Forest .

Woljeongsa, established in 643 during the Silla dynasty, is a temple located on Odaesan Mountain. It's renowned for its historical and cultural tre...

Heungjeonggyegok Valley

Heungjeonggyegok Valley

Heungjeonggyegok Valley is about 5 kilometers away from the town of Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang, Gangwon State. The 5-kilometer long valley tha...

Simwonsa Temple

Simwonsa Temple

This thousand-year-old temple is revered as a sanctuary dedicated to the living Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The temple complex comprises various build...

Seungni Observatory

Seungni Observatory

Seungni Observatory is the nearest to North Korea that is accessible to civilian visitors. It offers an expansive view of the Demilitarized Zone (D...

Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi Platform

Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi Platform

The Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi offers a comprehensive package that includes visits to major attractions in Pyeongchang. This taxi tour covers des...

Palbongsan Mountain Hongcheon

Palbongsan Mountain Hongcheon

Palbongsan Mountain, reaching 328 meters in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, is distinctive for its profile resembling eight peaks aligned side by side. The ...

Songjeonhaebyeon Beach

Songjeonhaebyeon Beach

This beach ranks among Korea's most favored surfing destinations. With its pristine white sand, it stretches 900 meters in length and 80 meters in ...

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...

Beopsuchigyegok Valley

Beopsuchigyegok Valley

Beopsuchigyegok Valley meanders through the northern and southern areas of Gangneung and Yangyang, eventually merging with the East Sea. To reach B...

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...