Hoengseong National SoopCheWon (국립횡성숲체원) – Homepage sooperang.or.kr Hoengseong National SoopCheWon is located 850 meters above sea level on Cheongtaesan Mountain. It is Korea’s first national forest education center to be opened and operated by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Follow the Neulsolgil trail along the nut pine trees to reach the Forest Healing Center to…
Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) (연곡해변(연곡해수욕장)) Situated in Yeongok-myeon, Dongdeok-ri, Yeongokhaebyeon Beach has a spacious sandy shore that spans 56,000 ㎡ with a length of 700 meters. Backed by a lush pine forest, this beach is ideal for camping. Fishing lovers can enjoy catching sweetfish at Yeongokcheon Stream flowing from the Sogeumgang River; there are a…
Anheung Jjinppang Village (안흥찐빵마을) Anheung Jjinppang Village is located along National Highway 42, connecting Seoul and Gangneung. Travelers passing Daegwallyeong on their way to Seoul from the Yeongdong area often stopped here to have a light lunch from old times. Anheung jjinppang (Anheung-style steamed bun) was enough to satisfy their hunger. Over time, Anheung jjinppang…
Byeongbangchi Skywalk (병방치 스카이워크) – Homepage www.ariihills.co.kr – Tel +82-33-563-4100 Byeongbangchi Skywalk is located between Gyuram-ri and Buksil-ri in Jeongseon-eup and features breathtaking views of the nearby Bamseom, which is shaped like the Korean peninsula by the flowing Donggang River. Byeongbangchi Skywalk offers a thrilling experience as it gives the feeling of walking in the…
Hanbando Raft Village (한반도 뗏목마을) – Homepage xn--f51bj9ejtag50b.com The Hanbando Raft Village is a raft experience center in Seonam Village, Ongjeong-ri, famous for its topography in the shape of the Korean Peninsula. It takes about 30 minutes to go back and forth on a raft from the east coast of the Mini Korean Peninsula to…
Beopsuchigyegok Valley (법수치계곡) – Homepage http://tour.yangyang.go.kr Beopsuchigyegok Valley meanders through the northern and southern areas of Gangneung and Yangyang, eventually merging with the East Sea. To reach Beopsuchigyegok Valley on the northern side of Odaesan Mountain, follow the Eoseongjeongyegok Valley, which is situated at the uppermost part of Namdaecheon Stream. This area is known as…
Songjeonhaebyeon Beach (송전해수욕장) – Homepage http://tour.yangyang.go.kr This beach ranks among Korea’s most favored surfing destinations. With its pristine white sand, it stretches 900 meters in length and 80 meters in x_width, and has a depth of 1 meter. It holds the distinction of being the second largest and longest white sand beach in Yangyang-gun, following…
Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi Platform (평창관광택시(관광택시 플랫폼)) – Homepage https://pcta700.or.kr/관광택시202306/ The Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi offers a comprehensive package that includes visits to major attractions in Pyeongchang. This taxi tour covers destinations such as Farm Herbnara, Woljeongsa Jeonnamusup Needle Fir Forest, Hyoseok Moonlight Hill, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, Odaesan Mountain, and the Barwangsan Cable Car. The package cost…
Heungjeonggyegok Valley (흥정계곡) – Homepage tour.pc.go.kr – Tel +82-33-330-2771 Heungjeonggyegok Valley is about 5 kilometers away from the town of Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang, Gangwon State. The 5-kilometer long valley that stands between Heungjeongsan Mountain and Hoeryeongbong Peak has a beautiful landscape. A wide variety of freshwater fish like trout inhabit the clear waters of the…
Kim Satgat Historic Site (난고 김삿갓 유적지) – Homepage https://www.yw.go.kr Nango Kim Satgat (1807-1863) was a prominent literary figure who traveled extensively across the Korean Peninsula, leaving behind a rich legacy of literary works. His sobriquet “Satgat” originated from his habitual wearing of a “satgat” (a traditional Korean hat) and his preference for introducing himself…