Embark on a Healthy Healing Journey to Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province with Wellness Tourism Well Ever
Happiness, health, good food, and restful relaxation—Wellness (Well-being + Happiness + Exercise)
A journey for a healthy life and healing, Wellness Tourism
With its mountains, seas, valleys, and forests, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province is the most suitable and representative destination for wellness tourism in South Korea.
Alongside its pristine natural environment, we introduce 12 wellness facilities that embody Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province through various wellness programs.
Enjoy Diverse Relaxation at Oak Valley (Oakvally)
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Wonju City* Wellness Keywords: Nature, Forest Therapy, Healing
Oak Valley is a place where you can enjoy relaxation, culture, and sports amidst nature, experiencing the unique charms of all four seasons.
Situated in a pristine natural setting, this comprehensive cultural resort is equipped with a golf course, ski slopes, and various leisure facilities, making it ideal for relaxation in your own way. The nighttime 3D lighting show, 'Sonata of Light,' held in the forest, adds to the attraction.
01_ Dadunsan Forest Healing Program: Walk along the diverse Dadun-gil trail, consisting of 8 sections over 40km within Oak Valley, and experience the forest in its natural state, enjoying true relaxation and healing in nature.
02_ Chamnamu Grand Forest: Oak Valley, established within the 11.35 million㎡ Chamnamu Grand Forest, allows you to enjoy healing, leisure, culture, and relaxation throughout all four seasons.
03_ 3D Lighting Show 'Sonata of Light': Utilizing 3D mapping technology against the backdrop of surrounding trees, nature, and the golf course fairways, a fantastical world of light is created.
04_ Various Facilities: Oak Valley operates a range of facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, massage & healing shop, Korea's largest pickleball-exclusive court, and an astronomy park.
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Where Nature and Cultural Arts Thrive, Museum San
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Wonju City* Wellness Keywords: Meditation, Healing, Nature
Combining the first letters of Space, Art, and Nature in English, San (SAN) was born. SAN not only describes the three defining elements of this place but also signifies the mountain where the museum is located.
Museum San, an art museum designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, perfectly harmonizes nature, space, and art. Dreaming of a "space to regain the will to live," a meditation hall was also created. Begin your journey of self-discovery here.
01_ Meditation Hall: Designed with a dome-shaped space and a thin, long arched window that softly divides the ceiling, allowing gentle light to enter.
02_ Permanent Meditation Programs: Regularly conducted meditation sessions, including Rest Meditation, Leisure Meditation, and Music Therapy Meditation in the meditation hall.
03_ Special Programs: Diverse special meditation programs such as 'Meditation Plus' with healing curators are offered periodically.
04_ Light Space: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Museum San, a second meditation space designed by Tadao Ando was created.
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Healing in the Forest, Pinocchio Forest
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Wonju City* Wellness Keywords: Nature, Forest Therapy, Herbal Medicine
A wellness space established in the pristine forest at the foothills of Chiaksan Mountain, offering eco-friendly accommodations and various experience facilities and programs. Equipped with facilities that both children and adults will enjoy, everyone can comfortably and happily enjoy healing time.
While the phytoncides emitted by Pinocchio Forest break down the body's toxic substances, fully enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the forest.
01_ Hanok Forest Cafe: Relax quietly and experience wellness programs in a serene hanok space harmonized with the forest.
02_ Wellness Programs: Offers a variety of programs including Aromatherapy, Forest Therapy, Herbal Medicine, and Nature Experiences.
03_ Diverse Experience Facilities: Operates various facilities within the forest, such as walking trails, adventure playgrounds, and maze experience areas.
04_ Accommodation Facilities: Provides a variety of accommodations to rest in nature, including forest houses, relaxation halls, caravans, and auto-camping sites.
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Healing in Mureung Paradise, Donghae Mureung Health Forest
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Donghae City* Wellness Keywords: Nature, Forest Therapy, Herbal Medicine
An eco-friendly healing center located at the entrance of Mureung Valley, which preserves the scenic beauty of waterfalls and rocky cliffs.
Within a pristine natural environment, various facilities are established, offering educational and experiential programs for mental and physical relaxation and health, as well as stay-type healing and therapy programs. Features include eco-friendly constructed accommodation buildings, thermal therapy rooms that enhance immunity, and walking trails filled with phytoncides. Don't miss the themed experience rooms such as Gyeonunmo jjimjilbang, Oxygen Healing Room, and Salt Cave.
01_ Eco-Friendly Healing Accommodations: Buildings are constructed using only eco-friendly materials, with walls finished in beneficial materials like yellow earth, hinoki cypress, and white woolen moss.
02_ Themed Experience Rooms for Jjimjilbang: Operates themed experience rooms such as Yellow Earth Jjimjilbang, Salt Cave, White Woolen Moss Jjimjilbang, and Oxygen Healing Room.
03_ Nature-Based Crafting Experiences: Allows you to create natural products like handmade soap, natural shampoo, and hinoki cypress pillows using eco-friendly ingredients.
04_ Healing Experience Programs: Offers healing programs that relieve mental and physical fatigue from harmful environments, including tea meditation, yoga, and forest experiences.
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Comfortable and Warm Wellness Hot Springs,
Donghae Boyang Hot-Spring Convention Hotel
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Donghae City* Wellness Keywords: Hot Springs, Spa, Detox
Surrounded by Mangsa Beach and featuring hot springs indoors, it’s a perfect space to experience wellness by relying on the comfort that water provides.
Approved by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety as a hot spring suitable for health promotion and mental relaxation, it is designated as a National Health Hot Spring, boasting exceptional quality of hot spring water.
Offers both rare Jijangsu salted hot springs and mineral-rich natural rock seawater hot springs. In addition to basic hot spring baths, you can experience various wellness programs using hot spring water, such as aqua fitness and flower walking.
01_ Government-Approved Health Hot Springs: Designated as a National Health Hot Spring by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety for health promotion and mental relaxation.
02_ Swimming Pool Made with Hot Spring Water: Operates a 50m, 8-lane indoor swimming pool made with seawater hot spring lukewarm water. An outdoor hot spring pool is also available during the summer.
03_ Rare Jijangsu Hot Springs: Enjoy Jijangsu hot springs drawn from yellow earth rock formations. Experience detox effects through Jijangsu cold and hot baths.
04_ Various Wellness Programs: Offers water-based programs like Aqua Fitness and Flow Walking, as well as general wellness programs such as Pilates foam rolling and breathing training.
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Healing Space Amid Serene Mountains, High Healing One
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Yeongwol County* Wellness Keywords: Nature, Forest Therapy, Healing
A healing and relaxation space surrounded by pine, birch, and maple forests. Filled with natural healing elements like negative ions and phytoncides, simply staying in this space makes both body and mind feel healthier.
Lie in a hammock set up in the pine forest to connect with nature, practice yoga and meditation in the woods, and communicate with yourself. Based on the natural healing energy provided by the surrounding environment, it offers differentiated wellness programs combined with cultural and artistic elements.
01_ Differentiated Wellness Programs: Provides programs categorized into Forest Education, Forest Therapy, Healing, and Addiction Detox. Through consultations, schedules can be customized to fit participants' needs.
02_ Ideal Walking Trails and Forests for Healing: Several walking trails and forests are established, offering programs like hammock therapy, meditation therapy, and yoga using the forest environment.
03_ Nature-Integrated Facilities: Main facilities include the Main Building, Birch Garden, Water Garden, Starlight Terrace, and Maple Garden. The Main Building houses guest rooms, restaurants, and educational facilities.
04_ Café Accessible to Everyone: Even if you're not participating in a program, anyone can visit the café. Enjoy a cup of tea and a light walk.
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Embracing the Beautiful Donggang, Donggang CISTAR
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Yeongwol County* Wellness Keywords: Nature, Healing, Wellness, Workation
Nestled in the embrace of Donggang, Yeongwol's symbol, Donggang CISTAR is a resort where you can relax amidst the best natural scenery.
Offering year-round family-friendly ecological experiences and healing spas, it provides comfortable and healthy relaxation.
With comfortable accommodations, a swimming pool, and walking trails, it's an excellent wellness facility to leisurely stay and experience mental and physical healing.
01_ Wellness Rooms: Operates wellness-specialized rooms designed with health and well-being in mind.
02_ Walking Courses: Offers various themed walking courses, ranging from a 2km perimeter trail around the resort complex to humanities and science exploration paths.
03_ Resting in Nature: Operates seasonal flower gardens and installs hammocks along walking trails, allowing you to breathe in nature and relax.
04_ Workation with Pets: Provides amenities for those who want to enjoy a workation with their beloved pets, combining work and relaxation.
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Comfortable Rest in the Great Outdoors, Yongpyong Resort
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Pyeongchang County* Wellness Keywords: Nature, Forest Therapy, Healing
Yongpyong Resort is located on Balwang Mountain, a famous mountain home to various rare trees. Although it reaches an elevation of 1,458m, anyone can easily reach the summit by cable car. At the top, a large population of junipers forms the largest juniper grove in Korea, following the saying, "Live for a thousand years, die for a thousand years." Walk along the Millennium Juniper Forest Path and experience the natural energy by ascending Korea's highest skywalk. The mid-mountain German fir tree grove, the largest in Korea, is also a perfect spot for healing.
01_ Sacred Millennium Juniper Forest Path: Walk along the deck trail through the largest juniper grove in Korea, with junipers aged up to 1,800 years.
02_ Rare Trees: The summit of Balwang Mountain is home to rare trees like the Magamok (a hybrid of Pagoda tree and Quercus) and the Junsanam tree, which is estimated to have the largest circumference in Korea.
03_ Korea’s Highest Skywalk: Stand on the skywalk at the summit of Balwang Mountain and fully experience the sun’s energy from sunrise to sunset.
04_ Phytoncide-Rich German Fir Healing Forest: The mid-mountain area of Balwang Mountain houses Korea’s largest German fir grove. Walking through the dense trees naturally heals both body and mind.
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Healthy Flavors and Family Healing in Nature, Jeonggangwon
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Pyeongchang County* Wellness Keywords: Gourmet, Hanok Stay, Food Therapy
Located in Yongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang County, Jeonggangwon is a space dedicated to showcasing Korea’s culinary traditions through experiences like traditional hanok stays, traditional food-making classes, and traditional Korean set meals.
Here, continuing the legacy of fermentation, you’ll understand the importance of nutritious food that benefits your body.
01_ Traditional Food Making: Offers traditional food-making experiences related to wellness, such as making bibimbap and gochujang (Korean red chili paste).
02_ Traditional Hanok: Stay comfortably overnight in beautiful hanoks built using traditional methods.
03_ Food Museum: Operates a food museum that conveys the history and value of traditional foods.
04_ Healthy Korean Cuisine: Enjoy meticulously prepared traditional Korean meals using homemade fermented sauces.
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Experience Perfect Relaxation, PARK ROCHE Resort & Wellness
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Jeongseon County* Wellness Keywords: Meditation, Yoga, Healing
Park Roche is located in Sookam-ri, Jeongseon County, a place where the ancient ruler Galwang took refuge under a rock to sleep peacefully during a harsh war. Like a legend, this area possesses a natural environment ideal for restful sleep. Emphasizing the importance of sleep as the foundation of rest, Park Roche’s rooms are designed to enhance sleep quality. Combining restful sleep with yoga and meditation programs that find mental and physical stability, along with healthy meals made from fresh seasonal local food, it completes the perfect wellness experience.
01_ Sleep-Optimized Rooms: Focused on restful sleep, rooms are equipped with sleep-specialized beds and bedding, and offer sleep-friendly teas instead of coffee.
02_ Specialized Wellness Programs: Daily wellness programs including meditation, yoga, and therapy are available.
03_ Nature-Integrated Spa Facilities: Operates indoor and outdoor spa facilities with views of stunning mountain landscapes, along with saunas and outdoor jacuzzis.
04_ Seasonal Local Ingredient Menus: Provides healthy and delicious meals made from fresh ingredients sourced from the pristine Jeongseon area.
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Mountain Garden for Healing, Romyzian Garden
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Jeongseon County* Wellness Keywords: Meditation, Healing, Therapy
Located on Garibong Mountain, Romyzian Garden is a 100,000-pyeong (330,000㎡) mountain garden established within a lush deciduous forest filled with various rare trees. Under the theme of "Healing and Wisdom Forest," spaces and buildings were thoughtfully designed. Featuring 23 themed healing and meditation spots and 7 forest trekking trails optimized for immersive walking meditation, you can also find a meditation hall, café, and accommodation buildings that make you feel as if you’re staying in nature even indoors. Begin your journey to find your true self in this serene and peaceful mountain wellness space.
01_ Special Garden: A special garden lovingly tended by Ji-an for his beloved wife, Romy, taking ten years to establish out of deep affection.
02_ Nature-Inspired Rooms: Operates Mountain House and glamping rooms where you can enjoy elegant curves of Garibong Mountain and serene landscapes.
03_ Forest of Healing and Reflection: Offers 23 healing meditation themed spots and 7 a'ART trekking courses optimized for immersive walking meditation.
04_ Unique Wellness Programs: Provides exclusive wellness programs such as Sound Therapy, Walking Therapy, and Light Therapy unique to Romyzian Garden.
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Complete Healing Rest, High1 Resort
* Location: Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province > Jeongseon County* Wellness Keywords: Forest Therapy, Meditation, Healing
Boasting an untouched natural environment, High1 Resort offers not only active attractions like ski slopes and a water park but also wellness programs for true relaxation.
Once you enter the quiet forest trails within the resort, you'll find a wellness center harmoniously integrated with nature. Here, you can participate in various seasonal programs such as yoga, meditation, and different therapies. Enjoy strolling along the forest paths surrounding the wellness center and experience complete healing rest.
01_ Forest Wellness Center: A wellness center located in a peaceful forest, offering various wellness programs.
02_ Peaceful Snail Forest Trail: A forest trail established at about 1,000m elevation with the theme "A path to think with a peaceful heart and leisure."
03_ Pristine Group Forest: A beautiful forest encountered at high altitudes, selected by the Korea Forest Service as one of the "Top 100 Premium Forests."
04_ Diverse Wellness Programs: Offers a variety of wellness programs including yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and starlight experiences.
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