Baekdohaebyeon Beach (백도해변) – Homepage baekdobeach.co.kr Baekdo Beach is a quiet, white sandy beach located north of Sokcho. The area around the beach features splendid natural landscapes including unique rock formations and lush forests of pine trees. The beach is in a crescent shape, with a red lighthouse standing on the righthand point. The shallow…
Goseong Hwaamsa Temple (화암사(고성)) – Homepage www.gwgs.go.kr Hwaamsa Temple was built during the Silla period, and then repaired many times throughout history, with the temple even moving locations to where it is now in 1864. The current structures were built in 1991 for the World Jamboree. The temple name also changed throughout history, with the…
Gonghyeonjin1-rihaebyeon Beach (공현진1리해변) – Homepage www.gwgs.go.kr Gonghyeonjin1-rihaebyeon Beach is located by a small fishing village along National Road 7. The wide sandy beach is clean and the slope is shallow, making it a great place to play in the water. The nearby Gonhyeonjin Port is lined with restaurants selling fresh seafood. The quiet, fishing village…
Romyzian Garden (로미지안 가든) – Homepage romyziangarden.com – Tel +82-33-562-3382 Romyzian Garden is a 330,000 square-meter garden located at Hwabong Peak in Gariwangsan Mountain, Jeongseon. Chairman Zin-ick Son of L’BESTE Group began creating this garden in 2011 for his ill wife. Zian was the pen name of President Son, and Romy was the nickname of…
Haslla Art World (하슬라아트월드) – Homepage museumhaslla.com – Tel +82-33-644-9411 Haslla Art World is an art space that harmonizes nature, people and art. The Sculpture Garden, approximately 27 acres in size, offers various themed gardens and structures. The Contemporary Gallery has approximately 200 contemporary artworks, while the Pinocchio & Marionette Gallery has various artworks from…
Memorial Tower of Baengmagoji Battlefield and Memorial Museum (백마고지 위령비와 기념관) – Homepage https://www.cwg.go.kr/tour/index.do – Tel +82-33-450-5559 Located in the northern area of South Korea, Baengmagoji Battlefield was one of the bloodiest battlefields during the Korean War. The communist Chinese army launched a major offensive attack for 10 days on October 6, 1952 during the…
High1 Wellness (하이원 리조트) – Tel +82-1588-7789 Meaning “first and foremost,” High1 Wellness is a comprehensive recreational resort in Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do. It is also a culture, tourism and leisure resort that consists of High1 Resort, Grand Hotel (Convention Tower), Kangwon Land Casino, Grand Hotel (Main Tower), High1 Ski, High1 C.C., Palace Hotel, Valley Condominium,…
Jeongseon Morundae Cliff (몰운대 (정선)) – Homepage https://www.jeongseon.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-1544-9053 Morundae Cliff is one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Hwaam. The tip of the steep cliff is adorned with three specimens of 500-year-old pine trees. Legend has it that gods would perch on the cliff’s top and enjoy the beautiful view. At the…
Sono Belle Vivaldi Park Ocean World (소노벨 비발디파크 오션월드) – Homepage www.sonohotelsresorts.com – Tel +82-1588-4888 Vivaldi Park’s Ocean World boasts over twenty attractions, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Inside, visitors can enjoy a wave pool, lazy river, slides, and open-air baths. The outdoor area features a large wave pool, which serves as…
Bangtaesan National Recreational Forest (국립 방태산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-33-463-8590 Bangtaesan National Recreational Forest is mostly comprised of natural forests, with some man-made sections included. The recreational forest is located in the valley between Guryongdeokbong (alt. 1,388 m) and Jueokbong (alt. 1,443 m) Peaks. The area is known for its beautiful scenery like…