Uyungmyeongwan Cheonggyecheon Main Store (우육면관청계천점) Uyungmyeongwan is a noodle restaurant specializing in uyungmyeon (beef noodle soup) located near Cheonggyecheon Stream. Its flagship dish is the uyungmyeon, which harmonizes tender meat with rich broth. In addition, they also sell freshly made sugyo (Chinese-style boiled mandu) filled with shrimp, pork, and young cabbage daily. Loved by locals…
Gwanghwamun Gukbap (광화문국밥) Gwanghwamun Gukbap is a dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant operated by Chef Park Chanil. Its distinctive feature lies in using only black pork loin and shoulder to enhance the flavor. The signature dish is the dwaeji gukbap, which boasts a mild, clean, and deep flavor. In addition to that, they…
Jeongdong Guksi (정동국시) – Tel 02-732-0114 Jeongdong Guksi features a rich soup with a clean taste, created by carefully removing the oil dozens of times while boiling Korean beef bones for 15 hours. The restaurant uses this same beef bone broth in their mandutguk (dumpling soup), something not many restaurants do. The rich flavor of…
Kwonsooksoo (권숙수) – Homepage http://kwonsooksoo.com/ – Tel +82-507-1354-6268 Kwonsooksoo, a distinguished Korean restaurant near Dosan Park, offers modern interpretations of traditional Korean dishes, crafted with premium ingredients from across Korea, handmade fermented sauces, and salted seafood. The restaurant’s standout offering is its Lunch Course, featuring an array of dishes that include a welcome drink, an…
Sundamgyegok Valley (순담계곡) – Homepage https://www.cwg.go.kr/tour/ – Tel +82-33-450-5365 Located 5 kilometers northwest of Cheorwon-gun Office, Sundamgyegok Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys among the branches of the Hantangang River. It offers fantastic scenery of fascinating rock formations, steep cliffs, and ponds. The valley is filled with abundant water, trimmed by rare naturally…
Jucheongang Recreational Forest (주천강자연휴양림) – Homepage https://joochun.modoo.at/ – Tel +82-33-345-7575 Jucheongang Recreational Forest encompasses a forested area of 2.3 million square meters near Jucheongang River in Hoengseong, Gangwon-do and is the nation’s first large-scale riverside forest. Located only 4 kilometers away from the Dunnaegyo Intersection of the Yeongdong Expressway, the recreational forest is easily accessible…
Pyeongchang Uiyaji Wind Village (평창 의야지 바람마을) – Homepage www.하늘체험장.com – Tel +82-33-336-9812 Pyeongchang Uijaji Wind Village is located at the top of Daegwallyeong Pass. The village is a sight to see in winter when covered in snow. Throughout the year, visitors can join in various activities such as making cheese or ice cream. –…
Garisan Recreational Forest (가리산자연휴양림) – Homepage https://www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-33-435-6035 Located on Garisan Mountain, the Garisan Recreational Forest offers marvelous scenery of a rich forest, old pine trees, and uniquely shaped rocks. The forest is equipped with various recreational, accommodation and convenience facilities including campsites, wood cabin, forest walking trails, swimming pool, sports facilities, and…
Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장)) – Homepage www.gwgs.go.kr – Tel +82-33-680-3677 The Castle of Hwajinpo was the summer retreat for Kim Ilsung, former leader of North Korea, and his family from 1948 to 1950. Photos of the family on vacation there show Kim Jungil as a young boy of six years. The building was constructed…
Daejinhang Port (대진항) – Homepage www.gwgs.go.kr Daejinhang Port is located at the northernmost tip of the east coast of Korea. Since the opening of North-Eastern Railways in 1935, the port has become a transportation hub, facilitating the transport of seafood and agricultural products to Wonsan. – Address : Daejinhang-gil, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Presentation Information…