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Hello Pyeongchang Winter Festival
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Commemorating the event of PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and G-2 (Game-2; two years before PyeongChang 2018 Olympics), Hello PyeongChang Winter Festival will be held from February 4 to 6 around Gangneung Dano Park with various programs including an opening ceremony with performances by K-POP singers, cultural and arts groups, traditional performances themed on Gangwon-do traditional culture, World DJ festival, cultural art performance by EATOF (East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum), and professional arts groups’ performances. Reservation for the festival is available through the official website. Individual foreign guests are also able to make a reservation for the festival. In addition to the pre-welcoming ceremony, PyeongChang Connected Test Events will be held with Jeongseon Alpine Ski Contest, PyeongChang Bogwang Snowboard Contest and Pyeongchang Freestyle Ski Contest. Other festivals in Gwangwon-do including PyeongChang Winter Music Festival, (Feb 25-28, Alpensia and Yongpyong), Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (Jan 15-Feb 10, areas of Hoenggye-ri, Daegwallyeong-myeon) and PyeongChang Godeureum Festival (Jan 15-24, Areas of No.2 bridge of Joyanggang River, Jeongseon-eup) will offer more of the winter atmosphere to visitors.

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High1 ChooChooPark - Goodstay
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.

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Osaek Hot Springs
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Osaek Hot Springs is in Osaekjigu, a part of Namseorak, and is reputed to have been discovered by a Buddhist monk of Seongguk temple from the Joseon Period (1392~1910). It is 20Km west of Yangyang, 5Km Southeast of Hangyeryeong, and 30km to the south of it is the Osaek mineral spring resort. From three base rocks at the resort come rivulets flowing with water high in iron and carbonic acid, which is good for stomach-ailments, anemia, and neuralgia. The water temperature is relatively low at 30 ℃, and is high in sulfur as well. The water at Osaek Hot Springs gushes from a high ground (650m above sea level), and there is a legend that long ago, nymphs came here to bathe and returned to the heavens. The water temperature here is 42 degrees Celsius, and high in chloric acid, sulfur, manganese, and iron. It feels slippery and soft, and has a slight fishy smell, but it is so great for skincare that Osaek Hot springs is also called Miinoncheon (beauty hot springs). After the geological examination by Gangwon-do in 1982, it was officially designated as Osaekoncheonjigu (Osaek Hot Springs Area).

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Hongcheon Winter Festival
Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

Organized by Hongcheon-gun and Hongcheon-gun Festival Organizing Committee, Hongcheon Winter Festival is held near Hongcheongyo Bridge in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do. Every year, the festival has a different theme, with activities that include trout fishing, playing in the snow and on the ice, ice sledding, and more. A large festival with a special winter ambience, visitors are sure to enjoy Hongcheon Festival's array of activities at the scenic venue. * Subject to change depending on weather conditions. Make a phone inquiry before visiting the festival.

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Guryong Falls
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Guryong Falls (구룡폭포) refers to the group of nine waterfalls, varying in size, located over a three-kilometer stretch of Sogeumgang River (소금강), Cheonghak-dong (청학동), Odaesan National Park (오대산). ‘Guryong’ means nine dragons and legend has it that each of the waterfalls was occupied by a dragon. The 6th waterfall is particularly attractive. It is simultaneously the most magnificent and serene of the falls, which is why it is also known as the ‘Gentleman’s Waterfall.’ Two kilometers away from the 6th waterfall, is a curious-looking piece of rock called ‘Manmulsang.’ The name literally means ‘tens of thousands of different looks.’ Some of these looks have earned it to other names such as ‘Giant Rock,’ ‘Phantom-Face Rock,’ ‘Iworam,’ and ‘Candlestick Rock’.

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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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Kooksoondang Joohyangro
Gangwon-do(Hoengseong-gun)

Joohyangro, literally meaning ‘a path of alcoholic flavor,’ is the name of the tour route around Kooksoondang Hoengseong Factory. The traditional liquor produced by the factory captures the clean air & water and the sincere devotion of its producers. The factory is located along the banks of the Jucheongang River. Legend has it that long ago as a Confucian scholar neared the river, he was surprised to see his empty glass suddenly brimming with clear, delicious alcohol.

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Sun Resertel - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

Sun Leisuretel is located in Cheolwon, Gangwon-do where long history and clean nature are still alive. Located in front of Goseokjeong National Tourist Site, a tourist attraction in Cheolwon, Sun Leisuretel has auditorium, seminar room, restaurant and lounge and so various kinds of tourists such as group, family and friends visit here. You can take both leisure and tour around Hantangang boating, Goseokjeong Land, spa bath and Jinjeokgwan.

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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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Yanggu Prehistory Museum
Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

Yanggu Prehistory Museum displays artifacts from the Paleolithic Age in Sangmuryong-ri, Yanggu-eup and the Neolith Age in Hyeon-ri, Haean-myeon, to teach visitors about Korean prehistoric culture in an up-close and fun manner.

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