Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun)

Ssarigol is a Korean restaurant famous for serving rice cooked with gondeure (Cirsium Setidens), a plant which grows in the alpine regions of Gangwon-do. The savory and fresh taste of the gondeurenamul-bap has been the restaurant’s secret to success. Ssarigol has captivated the taste buds of its customers by offering healthy food at an affordable price. The main menu items include gondeurenamul-bap, and dotorimuk-muchim (seasoned acorn jelly).


Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

A beautiful and mysterious valley located 12 km up the Donggang River, Eorayeon Valley is renowned for its clean waters and for the many fish that inhabit it. The valley has beautiful rock formations and a dense pine forest were designated as the No.14 National Scenic Spot in December 2004. It is one of Korea's most popular sites for rafting, followed by Naerincheon Creek and Cheolwon's Hangtan River. The trail to Eorayeon by way of Jatbong Peak is also quite popular (approx. 3 hours).


Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

The Dongang ferry was once a popular mode of transportation along the Hangang River. While it was gradually outdated with the growth of highways and mass transportation, the ferry was a useful mode of transportation and the livelihood of people living upstream of the Hangang River. The festival commemorates and reproduces the lives of these people and their local culture. With the beautiful Donggang River as a backdrop, the event offers a wide array of performances, cultural events (honoring the Joseon poet Kim Sat-gat), and outdoor activities (rafting, hang-gliding, paragliding, etc). The festival hosts many of the fun activities visitors to Yeongwol County can enjoy.


Gangwon-do(Inje-gun)

From 1974 to 1995, Wondae-ri Birch Forest has been reforested with approxmiately 690,000 birch trees in an area of 138 hectares, with 25 hectares of land being used as children's forest experience center. Tour of the forest is available by following its walking trail, only after completing a registration at the forest entrance. The forest was designed to promote educational and environmental values and recognize the beauty unique to the birch forest.


Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Located in Samcheok, Gangwon-do Province, High1 ChooChooPark is Korea’s first resort designed to offer the longest and best railroad experience. As Korea’s only train themed park comprised of a mountainside railroad and the Yeongdong Railroad Line, High1 ChooChooPark allows visitors to experience and enjoy a memorable and exciting train journey. Nearby tourist destinations include the Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road, which was selected as one of Korea’s “100 Most Beautiful Roads,” and Janghohang Port, which is often referred to as the “Napoli of Korea,” and also where visitors can enjoy snorkeling, sea rafting, and other aquatic activities.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Located in Pyeongchang-gun of Gwangwon-do Province, Baengnyong Cave is a 1.8㎞-long, natural limestone cave. Its entrance, located 10-15㎞ above sea level, is surrounded by rocks and was once accessible only by boat. In 1976, local residents expanded a small lane in the middle of the main corridor to allow easier exploration. Alongside Donggang River, the cave harbors mysteries of the past 500 million years including a piano-shaped stalactite, a huge stone pillar, and a stalagmite looking just like a fried egg. The cave was designated as Natural Monument No. 260 in 1979, and it also opened Baengnyong Cave Eco Experience Center in 2010. Visitors may also venture out to nearby tourist sites for trekking, rafting, and studying nature at Donggang Fresh Water Fish Center.


Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun)

Lasvegas Motel, located in Sabuk-myeon, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do Province, is a four-story building boasting a refreshing view of the nearby forest from each of its rooms. Guests can get to Kwangwon Land and High1 Ski Resort within 5 minutes by car and reach Byeongbangchi Observatory in 30 minutes. Rafting along the Joyanggang River is recommended. For travelers who use public transportation, the motel provides pickup services at Sabuk Station and Gohan Terminal.


Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Located in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, DQ Motel is 2~3 minutes away from Donghae Express Bus Terminal by walking, and so it is easy to get there by public transportation. The motel has neat impression and the rooms are well organized. You can have various kinds of sushi and marine products at reasonable price at Mukho Harbor in 5 minutes distance, and there are many things to see such as Mangsang Beach, Mureung Valley, Donghae Whale Fossile Museum, Chuam Chotdae Rock and Cheongok Natural Cave in 30 minutes distance. Pickup service is provided at Mukho Passenger Ship Terminal, and any tourists who visit here often can use mileage system for frugal trip.


Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

The Merdian Hotel Donghae is located in the famous Donghae-si (literally "east sea"), known for having gorgeous sunrise views. Guests can stay at the hotel at a low price. Located in the central downtown district, the hotel is easy to reach. Merdian Hotel is a modernized hotel that uses an automated check-in system.