Haslla Art World (하슬라아트월드) – Homepage museumhaslla.com – Tel +82-33-644-9411 Haslla Art World is an art space that harmonizes nature, people and art. The Sculpture Garden, approximately 27 acres in size, offers various themed gardens and structures. The Contemporary Gallery has approximately 200 contemporary artworks, while the Pinocchio & Marionette Gallery has various artworks from…
Memorial Tower of Baengmagoji Battlefield and Memorial Museum (백마고지 위령비와 기념관) – Homepage https://www.cwg.go.kr/tour/index.do – Tel +82-33-450-5559 Located in the northern area of South Korea, Baengmagoji Battlefield was one of the bloodiest battlefields during the Korean War. The communist Chinese army launched a major offensive attack for 10 days on October 6, 1952 during the…
High1 Wellness (하이원 리조트) – Tel +82-1588-7789 Meaning “first and foremost,” High1 Wellness is a comprehensive recreational resort in Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do. It is also a culture, tourism and leisure resort that consists of High1 Resort, Grand Hotel (Convention Tower), Kangwon Land Casino, Grand Hotel (Main Tower), High1 Ski, High1 C.C., Palace Hotel, Valley Condominium,…
Jeongseon Morundae Cliff (몰운대 (정선)) – Homepage https://www.jeongseon.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-1544-9053 Morundae Cliff is one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Hwaam. The tip of the steep cliff is adorned with three specimens of 500-year-old pine trees. Legend has it that gods would perch on the cliff’s top and enjoy the beautiful view. At the…
Sono Belle Vivaldi Park Ocean World (소노벨 비발디파크 오션월드) – Homepage www.sonohotelsresorts.com – Tel +82-1588-4888 Vivaldi Park’s Ocean World boasts over twenty attractions, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Inside, visitors can enjoy a wave pool, lazy river, slides, and open-air baths. The outdoor area features a large wave pool, which serves as…
Bangtaesan National Recreational Forest (국립 방태산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-33-463-8590 Bangtaesan National Recreational Forest is mostly comprised of natural forests, with some man-made sections included. The recreational forest is located in the valley between Guryongdeokbong (alt. 1,388 m) and Jueokbong (alt. 1,443 m) Peaks. The area is known for its beautiful scenery like…
Maengbanghaebyeon Beach (맹방해변) – Homepage www.samcheok.go.kr – Tel +82-33-572-3011 Maengbanghaebyeon Beach is located 7 kilometers from downtown Samcheok and was developed as a tourist attraction. During summer, there are various beach events such as the Myeongsasimni Race, bare-hand trout catching contest, and more. The area quickly became popular after featuring as a filming site for…
Mona YongPyong Mt. Balwangsan (모나 용평 발왕산) – Tel +82-1588-0009 Mona YongPyong Mt. Balwangsan is located in Balwangsan Mountain, one of the major mountains in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. Called a mecca for skiing in Korea, the resort opened the first ski resort in Korea in 1975. The resort was certified by the FIS for its capacity…
Hajodae Beach (하조대해수욕장) – Homepage tour.yangyang.go.kr – Tel +82-33-672-2346 Hajodae Beach, located in Yangyang-gun, is famous for the beautiful scenery of the deep blue ocean, soft sandy shore, a nearby lighthouse, and unique rock formations and stony islets. The beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, at an average x_width of 100 meters, and a coastal…
Alpaca World (알파카월드) – Homepage www.alpacaworld.co.kr – Tel +82-1899-2250 Alpaca World is located in the clean, green forests of Hongcheon, Gangwon State, and is an alpaca-themed travel destination where one can meet animals enjoying natural lives up close. There are about 50 cute alpacas in the Andes Eco range, a replica of the mountainous terrain…