Chuam Beach (추암해변) – Homepage www.dh.go.kr Chuam Beach is a white sandy beach with various unique rock formations. Even though the beach itself is small, there are plenty of things to see like beautiful sunsets, a suspension bridge over the ocean, and the famous Chotdaebawi Rock. The suspension bridge is a perfect photo spot with…
Sacheonjinhaebyeon Beach (Sacheon Dwitbul Beach)(사천진해변(사천뒷불해수욕장) – Homepage www.gn.go.kr Sacheonjinhaebyeon Beach is wide and shallow sand beach situated in Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si. Spanning 800 meters in length and covering a land area of 16,000 square meters, it is conveniently located right next to Sacheon Port. This proximity allows for easy access to fresh fish, along with opportunities…
Gangneung Boksakkot Village (강릉 복사꽃마을) – Homepage http://dohwavill.co.kr/ – Tel +82-33-661-5208 Gangneung Boksakkot Village blooms with peach blossoms each spring. The village is criss-crossed by Hacheon and Sillicheon Streams, which can be crossed by log bridges built long ago by the residents. These precious log bridges are sometimes removed for protection during the rainy summer…
Yangyang Dongho Beach (동호해변(양양)) – Homepage www.donghori.com – Tel +82-33-670-2787 This relatively small beach is located in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. It is 500 meters in length and 55 meters in x_width, and has an average depth of 1.2 meters. The beach is particularly known for its soft and fine sand, often considered to be the best…
Jinburyeong Heulli Village (진부령 흘리마을) Jinburyeong Heulli Village, situated near Jinburyeong Pass, is known for its long winters, lasting up for half a year. As a result, the village cultivates highland crops such as chicory and bell peppers and operates pollack-drying fields. Visitors can purchase locally produced wild vegetables, corn, potatoes, medicinal herbs, and honey,…
Gangwongamyeong Provincial Office, Wonju (원주 강원감영) – Homepage www.wonju.go.kr Gangwongamyeong Provincial Office, dating back to the Joseon era, is celebrated for its stunning night views. Originally serving as the office for the provincial governor of Gangwon-do during the Joseon period, it functioned in this capacity for 500 years. Presently, only a few structures, including the…
Cheoneunsagyegok Valley (Wonju) (천은사계곡(원주)) – Homepage 원주 문화관광 https://www.wonju.go.kr/ – Tel 033-737-4579 Cheoneunsagyegok Valley is located at the entrance to the hiking trail to Baegunsan Mountain. The area is adorned with a diverse array of tree species, including pine trees, creating an ideal environment for woodland walks. Stretching for about 500 meters from the entrance…
Gangneung Moraenae Hangwa Village (Galgol Hangwa) (강릉 모래내한과마을(갈골한과) Gangneung Moraenae Hangwa Village enterprise specializes in producing hangwa (traditional Korean sweets). These sweets are crafted using age-old methods that have been passed down through generations in the village. Additionally, visitors have the oppotunity to sign up for a traditional hangwa-making experience, although it is important to…
Sokch Seorak Sunrise Park (속초 설악해맞이공원) – Homepage www.sokchotour.com Referred to as “Namulchi,” Sokcho Seorak Sunrise Park is located in the area of National Highway 7, the main point toward Daepohang Port, Yangyang, and Seoraksan Mountain. The park is perfect for enjoying a sunrise trip. The park area includes Sunrise Plaza, Lover’s Road, Happy Road,…
Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory (속초등대전망대) – Homepage www.sokcho.go.kr It is No. 1 of Sokcho’s Eight Sights. This white lighthouse creates a picturesque view along with the surrounding blue sea. Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory was originally just a lighthouse, but now, it is opened to the public and plays a role of an observatory. Walking up along the…