Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School (강릉향교) – Homepage www.cha.go.kr Hyanggyo (local Confucian school) is an educational institution from the Joseon era. It housed memorial tablets for esteemed Confucian scholars, such as Confucius and Mencius, and hosted commemorative services. Gangneunghyanggyo consists of traditional hanok buildings, including Daeseongjeon Shrine, used for rites; Myeongryundang Lecture Hall, a space for…
Seoraksan Botanical Garden (설악산 자생식물원) – Homepage www.sokchotour.com Seoraksan Botanical Garden is a miniature version of Seoraksan Mountain. The garden features a wide range of plants, from rare species native to the mountain to more common wildflowers. It includes a water plant garden connected to the Sabang Dam, a rock garden with rare plants, a…
Cheorwon Facilities Management Office (Formerly, Iron Triangle Battlefield (철원 시설물관리사업소 (구 철의삼각전적관)) – Homepage www.cwg.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)hantan.cwg.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-33-450-5559 Located in Goseokjeong National Tourism Site, Cheorwon Facilities Management Office is the main tourism center hosting the Cheorwon tour. Starting from Security Tourist Site Development Plan by Cheorwon-gun county…
Woljeong-ri Station (월정리역) – Homepage tour.cwg.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) hantan.cwg.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-33-450-5559 Woljeong-ri Station (Iron Triangle Battlefield) is the last stop before reaching the DMZ. With the sign “The iron horse wants to run again,” there stand remains of a train that was used to make frequent trips to North Korea….
Abai Village (아바이 마을) – Homepage www.abai.co.kr Located in Cheongho-dong, Abai Village bears a history of displaced people’s distress. The village was formed by refugees of the Korean War from North Korea, mainly from Hamgyeong-do Province. The word “abai” is a dialect of Hamgyeong-do that means a friendly old man like a grandfather. Visitors to…
Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 리조트) – Tel +82-33-260-2000 The Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is a multifaceted resort offering more than just ski slopes with diverse courses. It also features the Gangchon Country Club, tailored to highlight the natural mountain terrain. For events like banquets and seminars, the resort offers 222 rooms, a wedding…
Seorak Pine Resort (설악파인리조트) – Tel +82-33-635-5800 – Address : 14, Gwangwang-ro 408beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-64-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info:+82-33-635-5800 ◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox ⊙ STAY OROSY (스테이 오롯이) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/cafe_stayorosy/ This spacious café boasts a stunning view of…
Holiday Inn Resort, Alpensia Pyeongchang (홀리데이인 알펜시아 평창 리조트) – Tel +82-33-339-0000 Situated in Alpensia Peyongchang Resort in Daegwallyeong, Gangwon-do, the Holiday Inn Resort is a four-star, deluxe hotel with 214 rooms in the main building alone. In addition to the main building, the hotel has a separate building where every room is equipped with…
Hanwha Resort Pyeongchang (한화리조트 평창) – Tel +82-33-334-6100 Nestled at the foot of Taegisan Mountain, Hanhwa Resort Pyeongchang is comprised of ski slopes, a horseback-riding facility, swimming, hiking and other leisure sports facilities available all year round. In addition, it houses a golf club, tour gondola, aroma health care center, walking paths, sauna, banquet hall,…
Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo (용평리조트 빌라콘도) – Tel +82-1588-0009 Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo is a villa-style condominium overlooking the slopes, perfect for family visitors. Nestled at the foot of Balwangsan Mountain, it features stunning natural scenery, just like a private villa. It houses individual accommodation facilities with individual parking lots as well as access to…