Gangwon-do

Hwajinpo Beach [National Geopark] (화진포 (강원평화지역 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.koreadmz.kr hwajinpobeach.co.kr – Tel +82-33-249-3881 Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in Korea, created by a section of the ocean being closed off when two opposing sand spits merged. This unique formation and the ecosystem that came to live on the sand bar are highly valued….

Baekdamgyegok Valley (백담계곡) – Homepage seorak.knps.or.krtour.inje.go.kr – Tel +82-33-801-0977 Baekdamgyegok Valley stretches over an eight kilometer section from Baekdamsa Temple to Yongdae-ri in Inje-gun. The valley has a road, but it is closed to general traffic. The valley is located within Seoraksan National Park. The stream running through the valley is wide and deep. The…

Yukdampokpo Falls (육담폭포) – Homepage seorak.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-33-801-0900 If you begin at Seorak-dong in Oeseorak, cross the Biryonggyo Bridge and pass by the Biryongpokpo Falls, you will reach Yukdampokpo Falls, which actually consist of six waterfalls and a pond. Despite the fact that only a small amount of water actually…

Namae Beach (Namae 1, 3-ri) (남애해변(남애1, 3리)) – Homepage tour.yangyang.go.kr – Tel +82-33-670-2518 In addition to the beautiful Maeho Lagoon at its side, Namae-ri is home to three beaches. The northernmost Namae Beach is the largest among the three, with a sandy shore that is 2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. The beach has…

Haegasa Site (Surobuin Park) (해가사의 터(수로부인공원)) – Homepage www.samcheok.go.kr – Tel +82-33-570-3721 Haegasa is a site named after the tale of ‘Haega’ in “The Heritage of the Three States.” While the original Haegasa is assumed to be on Wausan Mountain at the northern end of Samcheok Beach, it has been restored on Jeungsandong Beach against…

Geumdanggyegok Valley (금당계곡) – Homepage tour.pc.go.kr – Tel +82-33-330-2771 Geumdanggyegok Valley, located upstream of the Pyeongchanggang River, is a gorge between three different districts of Bongpyeong-myeon, Yongpyeong-myeon and Daehwa-myeon, just west of Geumdangsan Mountain (1,173 m). Geumdanggyegok Valley is an impressive site with sections of both gentle and fast flowing valley waters. From late March…

Manhae Village (만해마을) – Homepage manhae2003.dongguk.edu – Tel +82-33-462-2303 Manhae Village was established as a training center and memorial hall for national activist Monk Manhae Han Yongun, revered for his literary and philosophical inspiration, as well as his devotion to the nation and Korean people during the Democracy Movement. – Address : 91, Manhae-ro, Inje-gun,…

Yukrimgogae (육림고개) Yukrimgogae was the street that connected Yurim Theater (now closed) and Chuncheon Jungang Market in the past, becoming an unofficial downtown during 1980s to the 1990s. After the new city project, the stores relocated to the new downtown, leaving the area empty. In 2015, the street was rejuvenated with Makgeolli Street and Youth…

National Center for Forest Activities Chuncheon (국립춘천숲체원) – Homepage instagram.com/spring__fowi ccfowi.modoo.at National Center for Forest Activities Chuncheon is 335 ha of area located near Samhangol Valley. The center has a slogan PLAY meaning P for Play, L for Lead, A for Act, and Y for You. Various facilities are available including area for experience programs,…

Sogeumganggyegok Valley (오대산 소금강계곡) – Homepage odae.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-33-332-6417 Sogeumganggyegok Valley is located on the east side of Odaesan Mountain. The valley is also referred to as Cheonghak Dongsogeum because the scenery resembles a crane (cheonghak) spreading its wings. The rock formations standing in between the lush valley forests will…