Gangwon-do

Information about Nami Island (남이섬).

Jumunjin Lighthouse (주문진 등대) – Homepage www.gn.go.kr – Tel +82-33-662-2131 Established on March 20, 1918, Jumunjin Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in the Gangwon region. The lighthouse is 3 meters in diameter at the base and 10 meters in x_height with white mortar covering the exterior wall. The building shows the early structure of Korean…

Seomgang River (Seomgang Resort) (섬강(섬강유원지)) – Homepage www.hsg.go.kr – Tel +82-33-340-2840 Seomgang River crisscrosses the heart of Hoengseong County, flowing on towards Wonju before eventually joining the Namhangang River. The banks of this river are home to a variety of wild flowers, including bright pink royal azaleas that bloom every spring. Gigantic rocks and pine…

Hwaam Mineral Spring [National Geopark] (화암약수 (강원고생대 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.paleozoicgp.com – Tel +82-33-560-2379 Hwaam Mineral Spring is one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Hwaam, and provides carbonated water said to be good for stomach discomfort and skin diseases. Interestingly, the stream water flowing through the valley is just regular freshwater. The reason for…

Sibiseonnyeotang (Tangsudonggyegok Valley) (십이선녀탕(탕수동계곡)) – Homepage seorak.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-33-462-2554 Sibiseonnyeotang Valley (Valley of the Twelve Angels’ Bath) is a beautiful valley filled with water flowing through a cascade of waterfalls and pools. In the past, there were 12 of each, although the size and shape has changed over time. The valley also features many…

Dutasan National Recreational Forest (국립 두타산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-33-334-8815 Dutasan National Recreational Forest is located at the foot of Dutasan Mountain, which rises 1,357 meters above the sea level and straddles the border between Jinbu-myeon of Pyeongchang-gun and Jeongseon-gun. The recreational forest is in the center of many popular attractions, including Odaesan…

Hyoseok Culture Village Buckwheat Food Street (효석문화마을 메밀음식거리) – Homepage tour.pc.go.kr – Tel +82-33-330-2771 The Hyoseok Culture Village is the place where author Lee Hyo-seok (penname “Gasan”) was born and raised. The village is also the setting of the author’s story “When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,” one of the most celebrated Korean short stories to date….

Mukhohang Port (묵호항) – Homepage www.dh.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-33-530-2271 Situated in Donghae, Mukhohang Port opened in 1941 and used to be the most prolific trading port on the east coast. However, with the steady change in the economy, it has now become a center of fishing. A large wholesale seafood market at the port offers…