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Gangwon-do travel guide · 7 areas

Gangwon-do trip — mountains or sea?

Sunrise over the east coast, the views of Seoraksan, the lake city of Chuncheon. Find your Gangwon-do across 7 areas.

Gangwon-do sightseeing by area

Seaside towns, mountain towns, lake towns — nature in Gangwon-do changes with every area.

Editors' picks for Gangwon-do right now

From seasonal events to long-loved classics.

AlpacaWorld Ticket – Korea’s Popular Multi-Animal Park & PerformanceBookable
Tour

AlpacaWorld Ticket – Korea’s Popular Multi-Animal Park & Performance

Experience Korea’s one-of-a-kind alpaca encounter! Get up close and personal with adorabl…

Wonju・Hoengseong・Hongcheon14 USD〜
The Moment Winter Reaches Perfection: An Elite Guide to Gangwon State’s Winter Wonderland
Magazine

The Moment Winter Reaches Perfection: An Elite Guide to Gangwon State’s Winter Wonderland

The Moment Winter Reaches Perfection: An Elite Guide to Gangwon State’s Winter Wonderland…

Chuncheon・Nami Island5.0 (2)
Namiseom Island
Tour

Namiseom Island

Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It is…

Chuncheon・Nami Island
Phoenix Snow Park
Tour

Phoenix Snow Park

Phoenix Snow Park Renowned as the historic venue for freestyle skiing and snowboarding du…

Pyeongchang・Jeongseon・Yeongwol
Wonju Hanji Festival
Festival

Wonju Hanji Festival

The main theme of Wonju Hanji Festival is “Hanji - embracing our wisdom and beauty as a w…

Wonju・Hoengseong・Hongcheon
Seoraksan National Park  (OeSeorak; Outer Seorak)
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Seoraksan National Park (OeSeorak; Outer Seorak)

Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meanin…

Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak
Manseok Dak-gangjeong
Restaurant

Manseok Dak-gangjeong

Manseok Dak-gangjeong (sweet and sour chicken) is located in Jungang Market of Sokcho. Si…

Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak5.0 (1)
Chuncheon Myeongdong Street
Tour

Chuncheon Myeongdong Street

This popular street is in the heart of downtown Chuncheon. Fast-food restaurants, movie t…

Chuncheon・Nami Island
Sokcho Beach
Tour

Sokcho Beach

You can see Sokcho Beach (450m long, 45-80m wide, average depth 1m) after about a 500m wa…

Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak
Seorak Waterpia
Tour

Seorak Waterpia

Seorak Waterpia is one of Korea's largest theme parks offering a wide variety of outdoor …

Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak
Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
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Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm

Interesting Facts about the Sheep Farm: Established in 1988, the Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm…

Pyeongchang・Jeongseon・Yeongwol
Woljeongsa Temple
Tour

Woljeongsa Temple

Woljeongsa Temple is located in the forest of the valley east of Mt. Odaesan, and it is c…

Pyeongchang・Jeongseon・Yeongwol
Abai Village
Tour

Abai Village

The village of Cheongho-dong is now the hometown to many people of North Korean ancestry …

Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak
Chuncheon Makguksu Museum
Culture

Chuncheon Makguksu Museum

Opened in August 2006, the Chuncheon Makguksu Museum is all about makguksu, one of the re…

Chuncheon・Nami Island
Gangneung Coffee Street
Tour

Gangneung Coffee Street

Gangneung-si in Gangwon-do is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival…

Gangneung・Gyeongpo・Anmok
Cheoksan Oncheon Jigu (Cheoksan Spa World)
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Cheoksan Oncheon Jigu (Cheoksan Spa World)

The Cheoksan Spa region’s hot springs water features a slightly blue radiance.The Cheoksa…

Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak
Mona Yongpyong Resort: Gangwon-do
Hotel

Mona Yongpyong Resort: Gangwon-do

Experience Wellness and Adventure at Balwangsan (Mona Yongpyong Resort) Located in the se…

Pyeongchang・Jeongseon・Yeongwol
Jeonggangwon: Gangwon-do
Tour

Jeonggangwon: Gangwon-do

Discover Jeonggangwon: A Haven of Korean Culinary and Wellness Tourism Situated in the tr…

Pyeongchang・Jeongseon・Yeongwol

First time in Gangwon-do: 3 days

By rental car or tour — lakes, highlands and the sea.

  1. Nami Island and Museum SAN
    Day 1

    Nami Island and Museum SAN

    Stroll the tree-lined paths of Nami Island in the morning. In the afternoon, enjoy the architecture and art of Museum SAN in the Wonju hills.

    Chuncheon・Nami IslandWonju・Hoengseong・Hongcheon

  2. From the Daegwallyeong farm to the Gangneung coast
    Day 2

    From the Daegwallyeong farm to the Gangneung coast

    Walk the highland sheep farm, then drive down to Gangneung for a break at a seaside café on the coffee street.

    Pyeongchang・Jeongseon・YeongwolGangneung・Gyeongpo・Anmok

  3. Jeongdongjin sunrise and Seoraksan
    Day 3

    Jeongdongjin sunrise and Seoraksan

    Watch the sunrise at Jeongdongjin, then head north for the views of Seoraksan and the market in Sokcho.

    Gangneung・Gyeongpo・AnmokSokcho・Yangyang・Seorak

Gangwon-do sightseeing starts with sunrise by the sea

Rise early and head to the east coast. Jeongdongjin in Gangneung and Chuam in Donghae are known for their sunrises.

Ski in the snowy mountains of Pyeongchang in winter, and swim at the beaches of Sokcho in summer.

What to wear in Gangwon-do in October

A season of clear, crisp days — a light jacket comes in handy.

  1. 28°〜Short sleeves, breathable fabrics
  2. 23〜27°Short sleeves + a light layer
  3. 20〜22°Long-sleeve shirt, cardigan
  4. 17〜19°Light knit, sweatshirt
  5. 12〜16°Jacket and layers
  6. 9〜11°Trench, light coat
  7. 5〜8°Coat with warm base layers
  8. 〜4°Down jacket, scarf, gloves

The highlighted box is the guide for Gangwon-do right now (14°).

Gangwon-do trips by purpose

Eat, pamper, shop, stay.

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