things to do in gangwon-do, south korea

Sokcho Expo Tower

Sokcho Expo Tower

Sokcho Expo Tower in the area of Cheongchoho Lake, Joyang-dong, is an observatory tower set in a park surrounded by mountains and lakes. The tower ...

Naerincheon River Pothole-gangwon Peace National Geopark

Naerincheon River Pothole-gangwon Peace National Geopark

Naerincheon River starts out as a small stream on Bungnyongsan Mountain and flows down Sogyebangsan Mountain before joining with other small valley...

Gongjaksan Mountain

Gongjaksan Mountain

Gongjaksan Mountain, spreading out from the peak with an altitude of 887.4 meters, resembles the outstretched wings of a peacock (gongjak in Korean...

Taebaek Sangjang-dong Mural Village

Taebaek Sangjang-dong Mural Village

Taebaek Sangjang-dong Mural Village, also called “Nambu Village”, is located in Sangjang-dong, Taebaek-si as the name refers. The village has been ...

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...

Gyebangsan Mountain

Gyebangsan Mountain

At an altitude of 1,579.1 meters above sea level, Gyebangsan Mountain, which faces Odaesan Mountain on the eastern part of the Taebaeksan Mountain ...

Samyang Ranch

Samyang Ranch

Asia's largest green pasture, this vast meadow is where milking cows feed on the fresh, clean grass. The view from the 1,470m high plateau is remar...

Taebaek Coal Museum

Taebaek Coal Museum

Taebaek Coal Museum is located where coal was first discovered within Korea. While coal has declined in use, the resource served an important role ...

Naksan Provincial Park

Naksan Provincial Park

Naksan Provincial Park takes up 24km of shoreline in Yangyang, Gangwon-do. The park is centered on Naksansa Temple and Naksan Beach, but includes O...

Jumunjin Breakwater

Jumunjin Breakwater

Jumunjin Breakwater was built to protect the coastline from the effects of erosion and longshore drift. It became a popular attraction after its fi...

Donggang River Rafting Yeongwol

Donggang River Rafting Yeongwol

Yeongwol’s Donggang River is one of the top three rafting places in Korea, the other top three being Hantangang River and Naerincheon Stream. Each ...

Songkang Canoe School

Songkang Canoe School

Songkang Canoe School is located in Naerincheon Stream and offers educational programs and tours led by a professional training team certified by t...

Samcheok Port Along Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road

Samcheok Port Along Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road

Leave your car behind and enjoy fishing along the seaside path that winds from the entrance of Samcheok Port to Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road.

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Eodapsan Mountain Tourist Area

The Eodapsan Mountain Tourist Area, encompassing both Eodapsan Mountain and Byeongjibanggyegok Valley, is celebrated for its stunning natural beaut...

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Seoraksan Daecheongbong Peak

Standing at 1,708 meters above sea level, Daecheongbong is the highest peak of Seoraksan Mountain. It is the third highest peak in South Korea, aft...

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Bongjeongam Hermitage Inje

Bongjeongam Hermitage, situated at the highest point of Seoraksan Mountain, stands at 1,244 meters above sea level. Due to its elevation, one can w...

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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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Yongneup Marsh Of Daeamsan Mountain Gangwon Peace Area National Geopark

Daeamsan Mountain is a rugged peak composed of rocks, reaching an altitude of 1,304 meters from the foothills to the summit. Formed in the hilly ar...

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365 Safe Town

365 Safe Town is the largest comprehensive safety experience center in the country, integrating education and entertainment facilities under the th...

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Mogok Bambeol Recreation Area

Mogok Bambeol Recreation Area is a popular spot for summer vacationers. Nestled between the picturesque Palbongsan Mountain and the crystal-clear H...