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High1 Hotel
Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun)

At 1,100m above sea level, High1 hotel offers a beautiful view of High1 Country Club (High1 C.C.). The hotel provides a variety of elegant, tasteful rooms with top-notch facilities; rooms range in price from a standard room to the Royal Suite. 'High Land' at High1, is a woodland palace-like, high-end restaurant that offers exquisite international cuisine as well as the traditional food of Gangwon-do province. The hotel also includes a multi-functional convention center. Its location on the pristine mountain highlands makes it an ideal venue for small family gatherings and parties. Your stay at High1 hotel will leave you with heart-warming memories that will last you at lifetime.

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Yeongwol Seobu Market
Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

Yeongwol Seobu Market, also known as the Yeongwol Achim Market, is located in downtown Yeongwol and features various products from the Yeongwol area as well as fresh agricultural products.

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Bliss Pension - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Located on Gangneung Beach in Gangwon-do Province, the Bliss Pension is designed according to the concepts of comfort and refinement. The pension offers customers an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of nature including the sound of the waves, the fresh aroma of the deep blue sea, and a vast sandy beach, as well as beautiful views of sunrise and sunset from the beach. As Yeongjin Beach is situated nearby, customers can easily enjoy a waterside excursion, as well as creating plenty of wonderful memories at the surrounding tourist attractions including Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Gyeongpo Lake, Jumunjin Fish Market, Ojukheon House, Seongyojang House, and Jeongdongjin.

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Mukho Lighthouse
Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Mukho Port was opened on August 11, 1941 and has been a major port for fishing and trading (mainly, coal). Established on June 8, 1963, Mukho Lighthouse has been a guardian of ships and boats ever since. Located 67m up the slopes of Mt. Dongmun, Mukho Lighthouse (12m in x_height) is a white and circular concrete structure with two floors. It is surrounded by a cozy park where forsythias blossom in spring and visitors can overlook the sea. The park is home to the Maritime Fishing Exhibition Hall, where visitors can learn about the history of fishing in the area. The lighthouse and its surrounding area are full of quiet and comfortable spots to relax and enjoy the scenery. Because of its location (on the highest point of Mukho beach), the lighthouse is absolutely crucial to the safety of ships and boats coming into the port. The lighthouse’s large light, installed in October 2003, was developed by Korean scientists and uses a rotating prism lens that can shine beams of light as far as 42km. * Opened: June 8, 1963 * Structure: white and circular concrete structure (12m in x_height) * Lighting: FlW10s * Characteristics: located on Mt. Dongmun next to Mukho Port (the largest port on the East Coast in Gangwon-do)  

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Taebaek Coal Museum
Gangwon-do(Taebaek-si)

As the only natural energy source available in Korea, coal played its part as an important fuel for the industrial development of the nation. Now that the country relies more on cleaner energy sources, the demand for coal has been in steady decline and the coal industry is gradually losing its significance. The Taebaek Coal Museum is a place where you can learn about the history of Korea’s coal industry through the well-organized exhibitions.* The exhibitions will win the attention of visitors because:i) the unique story-telling method of the exhibitions is both interesting and eye-catching;ii) the exhibitions are presented in a way that facilitates the visitors’ understanding and take advantage of a spacious venue;iii) excavation and coal-collecting techniques are demonstrated by means of videos and mannequins;iv) various technologies are integrated into the simulation system, including special lighting, sound effects, and other mechanisms to enhance reality. 

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Hansongjeong Garden
Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Hansongjeong Garden is owned by a first-rate chef who only uses carefully selected ingredients. The owner-chef won the Grand Prize in the SIFE Seoul International Culinary Competition 2007 and received a bronze medal for his work at the Gangwon Tour Service Competition. He also has a patent on Eolgari Nangmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Eolgari Kimchi).

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Hyoseok Cultural Festival
Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Hyoseok Cultural Festival is held to commemorate modern Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his popular novel 'When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,' which demonstrates the connection between human life and beauty of nature through the dazzling scenery of Bongpyeong. In fact, Bongpyeong is the author's hometown, and appears frequently in his novels.The Festival offers various participatory programs such as poem exhibition, literature night, Hyo-seok essay contest, nature experiences (e.g. fingernail coloring using balsam), buckwheat food cooking, and many more. Furthermore, visitors may tour Lee Hyo-seok's birthplace and memorial hall.

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Punch Bowl
Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

Punch Bowl in Yanggu-gun Gangwon-do is a highland basin situated 400-500 meters above sea level. The name "Punch Bowl" comes from the basin's resemblance to a large punch bowl. The town has around 1,700 residents, and is the only town that is located inside the Civilian Access Control Line. Along with the nearby Daeamsan Mountain, Punch Bowl was once a ferocious battlefield during the Korean War. Several monuments were erected in memory of the deceased souls, while some remnants of the War still remain in the basin. Since the War, civilian access has been limited to Punchbowl and Daeamsan Mountain, allowing the natural environment in the area virtually unscathed. Rare flora and fauna reside in the area, and on top of the Daeamsan Mountain is Yongneup Swamp (Natural Monument No.246), Korea's one and only high moor and time-honored treasure trove for the ecosystem. Also, there is the 4th Infiltration Tunnel that was unearthed in March 1990. Unlike the rest of the tunnels (1st, 2nd and 3rd Tunnels), visitors can go into the tunnel riding in a cable car. From the Eulji Observatory nearby, visitors may enjoy the view of the four peaks of Naegeumgang area including the Birobong of Geumgangsan Mountain. To enter the tunnel and the observatory, visitors must fill out an entry application at the Yanggu Unification Center.

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Condotel Hillhouse - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Condotel Hillhouse is a 9-story building that overlooks Daecheongbong, Seoraksan Mountain’s highest peak, and the East Sea. The café on the 9th floor in particular provides a great view of this beautiful scene. All of the rooms overlook the East Sea, allowing guests to enjoy the sunrise. Free breakfast is available and each room is equipped with appliances for cooking. The hotel is located in the center of the tourist zones of Sokcho and Yangyang. It is also close to Seoraksan Mountain, Naksan Beach, Daepohang Harbor, Sokcho Beach and Cheoksan Spa.

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Donggang River Rafting (Yeongwol)
Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

Yeongwol’s Donggang River is one of the top three rafting places in Korea, the other top three being Hantangang River and Naerincheon Stream. Each river has distinguished characteristics, so it is recommended to search for information like nearby attractions based on travel. Donggang River features breathtaking scenery comparable to Guilin in China.The area called Donggang River includes Seogang River (Pyeongchanggang River), where Joyanggang River meets Dongnamcheon Stream and Yeongwol-gun. The river is a typical meandering stream with a limestone riverbed.

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