Baekdamsa Temple (백담사) – Homepage www.baekdamsa.org baekdamsa.templestay.com – Tel +82-33-462-6969 Located within Seoraksan Mountain, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Monk Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jindeok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was burnt down and moved several times until 1957 when it was rebuilt to the current location….

Chuncheon Soyangho Lake (소양호 (춘천)) – Homepage tour.chuncheon.go.kr – Tel +82-33-242-2455 Soyangho Lake was created by the building of Soyang Dam in 1973. Soyangho Lake is famous for catching freshwater fish, such as trout, carp, smelt, and eel. The waterway stretches all the way to Inje, with beautiful scenic views. Water sports can be enjoyed…

Statue of Soyanggang Maid (소양강처녀상) – Tel +82-33-250-4312 This Soyanggang Maiden Statue stands high between Soyanggang Skywalk and Soyang i(2)gyo Bridge. This statue, representing Korea’s popular song Soyanggang Cheonyeo (maiden), is 12 m high in total, combining 5 m-high base stone and 7 m-high body. If you see it close to, the statue looks very…

Yonghwasan National Recreational Forest (국립 용화산자연휴양림) – Homepage http://foresttrip.go.kr/main.do – Tel +82-33-243-9261 A recreational forest established at the foot of Yonghwasan Mountain (878 m) in Sabuk-myeon, Chuncheon Yonghwasan Mountain has been selected one of the best 100 mountains in Korea by the Korea Forest Service and is well-known for the TV program in which BTS…

Taebaek Guwau Village (Alpine Botanical Garden) (태백 구와우마을(고원자생식물원)) – Homepage www.sunflowerfestival.co.kr – Tel +82-33-553-9707 Guwau Village is located below Pijae Hill (also called Samsuryeong) at the entrance to Maebongsan Mountain. The village got its name because its topography resembles the scenery of nine cows peacefully lying around. The Alpine Botanical Garden is located 800-900 meters…

Sogeumgang River [National Geopark] (소금강 (강원고생대 국가지질공원)) – Homepage www.koreageoparks.krwww.jeongseon.go.kr – Tel +82-1544-9053 Sogeumgang River is lined with high rock cliffs topped with lush forests. This section of river is so beautiful, it is called “Little Geumgangsan River,” with Geumgangsan Mountain being known as the most breathtaking location in all of Korea. Visitors can find…

Hoengseong Natural Recreation Forest (횡성자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr (Google translator available) – Tel +82-33-344-3391 Hoengseong Natural Recreational Forest is located in Jeogorigol Valley, which used be a popular recreational spot for the Silla Kingdom royal families. There still remain a 3-story pagoda with the Silla era architectural design, an altar that is thought to originate…

Bangdong Mineral Spring (방동약수) – Homepage tour.inje.go.kr – Tel +82-33-460-2170 Bangdong Mineral Spring is located in Bangdong-ri in Girin-myeon. It is so renowned that it has been designated as one of the Great Mineral Springs of Korea. The water has a high content of carbon that makes it sparkle, and it tastes like Korean 7-up…

Bokjusan National Recreational Forest (국립 복주산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-33-458-9426 Bokjusan National Recreational Forest was officially designated as a national recreational forest in 1998. It is a home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, as well as numerous recreational facilities including two hiking routes (2.5 ㎞ and 1.5 ㎞) to the…

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산) – Homepage www.samcheok.go.kr – Tel +82-33-541-9266 Deokangsan Mountain is where Hwanseongul Cave is located, and is part of the Samcheok Daei-ri Cave Area, designated as Natural Monument No. 178. The mountain has unique peaks and has a warm welcoming feeling from the entrance. There are various folklore relics within the mountain, leading…