things to do in gangwon-do, south korea

Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone

Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone

The Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone is made up of five cities and counties in Gangwon-do, including Pyeongchang-gun, which hosted the 2018 Winte...

Cheorwon Peace Observatory

Cheorwon Peace Observatory

Cheorwon Peace Observatory offers a panoramic view of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea) in the central forward area of ...

Wonju Baegunsan National Recreational Forest

Wonju Baegunsan National Recreational Forest

The valley flowing from the top of Baegunsan Mountain to the north direction is called Yongsugol Valley. A dense forest, pristine waters and numero...

Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls

Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls

Located approximately 2.5 kilometers west of Samhwasa Temple, the entrance of Mureunggyegok Valley, Yongchupokpo Falls is a three-tiered waterfall ...

Oak Valley Snow Park

Oak Valley Snow Park

Oak Valley Snow Park is a premium ski resort that everyone in the family can enjoy. From beginners to advanced courses as well as a different theme...

Hambaeksan Mountain

Hambaeksan Mountain

With an elevation of 1,573 meters above sea level, Hambaeksan Mountain is the tallest mountain in the eastern part of Gangwon-do. The main ridge of...

Gangwon-do Forestry Museum

Gangwon-do Forestry Museum

Gangwon-do Forestry Museum, located within the Gangwon Provincial Botanic Garden, was established to draw the public closer to forest parks as a cu...

Yundaechun Rafting

Yundaechun Rafting

Yundaechun Rafting offers group rafting, survival games, and ATV on Korea's most beautiful and challenging waters of the Donggang River.

Eulji Observatory

Eulji Observatory

Eulji Observatory, located near the Military Demarcation Line along the ridge of Gachilbong Peak, is now one of the most informative sites dating b...

The 4th Tunnel 4

The 4th Tunnel 4

The 4th Tunnel was discovered on March 3, 1990. It is located 1,200 meters from the Military Demarcation Line in the demilitarized zone of South Ko...

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum was built with the theme of buckwheat noodles (makguksu), Chuncheon’s local dish. The museum's unique exterior design was...

Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb

Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb

Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the mother of King Mokjo and the 5th great-grandmother of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. During the 3r...

Museum Of Oriental Embroidery

Museum Of Oriental Embroidery

The Museum of Oriental Embroidery, opened on January 11, 2011, exclusively displays the beautiful works crafted by women of the past. Over 500 piec...

Cheonjedan Altar On Taebaeksan Mountain

Cheonjedan Altar On Taebaeksan Mountain

Cheonjedan Altar is a set of altars that were set up by people in the past to offer goods to the heavens. Old records such as the "Samguksagi (Hist...

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...

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center provides comprehensive information on the national park for visitors, and serves as a cultural center. Theme...

Geombongsan Recreational Forest

Geombongsan Recreational Forest

Geombongsan Mountain (alt. 681.6 m) poses an exciting challenge for mountain bike enthusiasts. The mountain ridge is covered with varied flower spe...

Cheongtaesan National Recreational Forest

Cheongtaesan National Recreational Forest

The 1,200-meter-high Cheongtaesan Mountain is a mountain where planted and naturally growing trees flourish in harmony, creating dense forests that...

Garisan Recreational Forest

Garisan Recreational Forest

Located on Garisan Mountain, the Garisan Recreational Forest offers marvelous scenery of a rich forest, old pine trees, and uniquely shaped rocks. ...

Samtan Art Mine

Samtan Art Mine

Samtan Art Mine is an art complex transformed from an abandoned mine. After being used as a coal mine for 40 years, the mine turned into an art com...