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Highland Hotel - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun)

Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do recently became a beloved tourist spot by many people thanks to Gangwon Land the first local casino. This hotel is a 10-story building, from the 4th floor to the 10th floor are operated as hotel rooms while the 1st is for front desk and 2~3rd floors for subsidiary facilities. High Land holds total 70 rooms. The rooms are roughly divided into deluxe room and standard room with various forms of twin, double and Ondol for the purpose of travel. In the room, convenient facilities are equipped such as wall-mountable TV, Internet line, mini bar, telephone, hair drier, slipper, and shower booth. As recently open, High 1 Ski Resort is near, there is more things to enjoy in winter.

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Bukpyeong 5-Day Market
Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

The Bukpyeong 5-Day Market takes place in Gumi-dong, Donghae-si each months on days ending in a 3 or an 8.The market began in Donghae-si around 1796 (King Jeongjo’s 20th year). Its original site was around Jeoncheon Stream but was moved to the mouth of the stream when the waterway altered. The market eventually settled down at its current site in 1932.

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Ocean Valley Resort
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Ocean Valley Resort is located on the sandy shore of Naksan Beach staring out at the clean blue waters of the East Sea. Since its opening in 2001, the resort has been striving to provide the best service for its customers in order for them to have an unforgettable experience. The resort is open all year long allowing guests to enjoy a range of activities like Naksan Beach in the summer to skiing in the winter. There are many attractions close to the resort including Naksansa Temple, the Cheoksan Hot Springs, Osaek Mineral Spring, and the Unification Observatory. Guests can also enjoy a wide range of leisure sports like sea fishing, renting boats, water skiing and golf. Ocean Vallet Resort is an environmentally conscious resort that uses solar power to cover its energy needs.

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Peace Dam
Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

Peace Dam in Hwacheon-gun was built in response to a potential flooding attack from North Korea. The first phase of construction began in 1986, and ended in 1989; the second phase, which entailed raising the x_height of the dam, began in 2002, and ended in 2005.Over the years, the dam has become a major tourist destination. It has several cultural and recreational facilities including the Water Culture Center, an artificial wall stream, and rest areas. It is also located close to the DMZ, and natural landmarks such as Bimok Park, Bisugumi Valley, and Suhari Fishing Site.

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Yangyang Songi Festival
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Known to many as 'golden mushrooms,' 'diamonds in the woods,' and 'mystic and magical mushrooms,' songi mushrooms that naturally grow under old pine trees are strictly prohibited from public access. However, at Yangyang Songi Festivals, visitors may tour the natural habitat of these luxurious and precious mushrooms, pick them, and sample dishes made with them.

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Namae Beach
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Including the beautiful bay, Maeho, Namae-ri has three beaches. The northernmost among the three is the largest, with a sandy beach measuring 2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. The sand is great quality, and the water is shallow, with an average water depth of only 1 to 2 meters. Also, a field of reeds is beautifully stretched out like a painting on both sides of the water road in Maeho Bay. Near Maeho Bay is the breeding ground for egrets and grey herons in Pomae-ri, designated as Natural Monument No. 229. Namae 3-ri Beach, 1.3 km in length and 100 m in x_width, is close to Namae Harbor so that fresh seafood is always available. Namae 1-ri Beach is a small beach located in the southernmost area, measuring only 600 meters in length. Namae Harbor is one of the famous sunrise spots in this area of the East Sea, along with Chuam Beach in Donghae, and Naksan Beach in Yangyang.

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Jumunjin Hotel - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Jumunjin Hotel takes the role of the first observatory in Jumunjin, and it will give you comfortable and wishful trip by watching the gliterring sunrise of the nature in the East Sea. There are many live fish restaurants with live fishes from Jumunjin Harbor fish market and auction market, and the cruise ship is in 5 minutes distance. Guests can have natural bedrock seawater sauna and free home-made meals.

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Chuncheon Puppet Festival
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Held for the first time in 1989, the Chuncheon Puppet Festival is celebrating its 27th anniversary this year. Aside from the puppet performances, there will also be plenty of side events to entertain children and adults alike.

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Yeongwol Cheongnyeongpo Cape
Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

Cheongnyeongpo Cape (청령포), located on the upper stream of Namhangang River in Gwangcheon-ri, Nam-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, is known as the place of King Danjong’s exile. The area was designated as Scenic Site No.50 in December 2008. King Danjong (r. 1452-1455, 6th King of the Joseon Dynasty) was banished from the kingdom after being overthrown by his uncle, King Sejo. King Danjong was exiled on Cheongnyeongpo Cape, surrounded on three sides by water and a steep, wall-like rock called Yugyukbong on its west side. The cape is so isolated that it can only be reached by ferry. On Cheongnyeongpo Cape, visitors can see Geumpyobi Headstone, created during Danjong's exile; and Danmyoyujibi, set up during the reign of King Yeongjo. Both landmarks help convey the cape’s interesting past. Other historic sites include Manghyangtap Pagoda, Nosandae Observatory, and Gwaneunsong Pine Grove (Natural Monument No. 349). Cheongnyeongpo Cape is where King Danjong, the 16-year-old dethroned king, lived a tragic life in exile filled with tears and heavy sighs. The site however, is now known for its well-preserved scenery and the beauty of the nearby Seogang River.

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Davinci Motel - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

In Gangneung, Gangwondo, Davinci Motel is located where beautiful Jeongdongjin Beach is seen at one sight. 7-story building is clean and well organized, and the room is also clean. It takes 15 minutes to get Jeongdongjin Beach from here, and pickup service is available from Jeongdongjin area.

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