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Healience Zen Village
Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

Located at the foot of Jongjasan Mountain in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, Healience Zen Village is considered the Korean first wellness center, surrounded by nature. It is also becoming known as a well-aging healing resort. Owned by Lee Sihyeong who is a noted psychiatrist and a best-seller author, the resort offers various scientific and well-planned programs such as their health experience, menu to strengthen immunity, and professional instructors. There is a digital-detox program which helps to relax one’s brain and body with the removal of the internet, cell-phones and other electronic devices. Ten man-made trekking courses and various eco-friendly facilities are also available on-site.

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365 Safetown
Gangwon-do(Taebaek-si)

365 Safe Town is a one-of-a-kind safety awareness theme park combining education, entertainment, recreation, and leisure into one public park. It is the world’s first edutainment facility dedicated to teaching the public safety lessons about fire, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The park consists of three different areas. The Jangseong-jigu Zone (Korea Youth Safety Experience Hall) provides a realistic experience of natural disasters through 3D and 4D installations. The Jungang-jigu (Challenge World) offers a chance to test one’s limits through outdoor experience facilities like the tree track and zip line. Lastly, the Cheoram-jigu (Gangwon-do Fire Fighting Academy) is a specialized training center for fire-fighting officers.

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Goseong Lavender Festival
Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

Every June, the areas around Eocheon-ri in Goseong-gun are covered with the purple lavender fields. During this season, many local and international visitors attend the annual Goseong Lavender Festival. This year, the festival will have a variety of programs, from exhibitions to performances.Some of these include a lavender photo exhibit and a photo contest at the farm and the village, as well as a photo gallery and a classical music concert, to name a few. The lucky draw event is something that should not be missed.

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Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest
Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest is only open to the public during the month of October. This private forest was planted and has been maintained by one man for 30 years. He settled down in the area in 1985 with his wife who suffered from chronic indigestion. He started planting the ginkgo tree seeding on his spacious field after he heard about the medicinal effects of the mineral waters from Sambong Yaksu at the foot of Odaesan Mountain. The forest remained private until 2010, when its popularity spread by word of mouth. Since then, the owner has graciously agreed to open his private land up to the public for free during the month of October, when the whole forest takes on a golden hue.

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Hongcheon Hot Springs
Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

Hongcheon Hot Springs has a great seaside view and the water at the springs contains a lot of alkali sodium bicarbonate that has a silky texture and is great for skin health. In addition, if people who suffer from hyperacidity drink this spring water, the water helps neutralizes stomach acid. It also is good for recovering from fatigue, neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, allergy dermatitis, eczema chronicum, removing fat, healing skin cells, and anti-aging.

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Jungdong Castle - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Located in clean beach of Jeongdongjin, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Jeongdong Castle has rooms where you can appreciate the best sunrise. You can take a walk in a pine grove around while having the pine scent and enjoy summer in nearby Deungmyeong Beach. You can also have an armful of memory at the Sandglass park and Jeongdongjin Station. You can have a BBQ party while enjoying the sea.

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Naerincheon Stream Rafting
Gangwon-do(Inje-gun)

Rafting is a challenging recreational activity in which a team of six to eight people navigates fast-flowing rivers. Rafting not only offers excitement, but also gives an overview of the natural landscape. Training for rafting provides participants with an opportunity to gain self-confidence, learn to cooperate with their teammates, and relieve stress.Naerincheon Stream in particular is considered one of the top three rafting spots in Korea along with the Hantangang River and Donggang River. Consisting of over ten rapid sub-streams, Naerincheon is the only stream in Korea that runs from south to north.The stream stretches over 6km from Wondaegyo to Gosari Resting Spot; its narrow x_width and pointed rocks offer one of the most exciting and challenging rafting experiences. Rafts are often turned upside down, and each sub-stream is connected to the others, offering little time for rafters to make each maneuver.Naerincheon Stream Rafting is also known for its excellent amenities, like its modern shower facilities with warm water. 

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Pyeonghwa Dam Water Culture Center
Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

Situated in Aemakgol (Dongchon-ri, Hwacheon-eup), this spacious dam is a popular destinations for those visiting the area near the DMZ. Built against possible North Korean water attacks, the dam curbs the upstream Bukhangang River. With the development of nearby tourism resources (including the Iron Triangle, Yanggu Punch Bowl Battle Battlefield, and the Goseong Unification Observatory), the dam has become a favorite tourist attraction in recent years. 

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Maple Beach Hotel - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The Maple Beach Golf & Resort, built on reclaimed land at Pungho Lake, and named after the maple trees surrounding the lake, was established to offer customers an opportunity to fully experience the original links golf course. Customers can enjoy rounds of golf on a full course with 18 holes while appreciating the verdant natural environment and beautiful sea. The hotel continuously strives to provide high-class services and comfortable relaxing spaces to enable its customers to enjoy a satisfying nature and culture experience at the hotel. The surrounding tourist attractions include Jeongdongjin Station and Anin Beach, while Gangneung Port runs a cruise ship service and a passenger ship service for Ulleungdo Island.

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Korea Music Festival
Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Held in Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, the annual Korea Music Festival is one of Korea's leading music festivals. First began in 2004, the festival continues to feature the latest in Korean music with a variety of performances of different genres.

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