Gangwon-do(Taebaek-si)

With an elevation of 1,573 meters above sea level, Hambaeksan Mountain is the tallest mountain in the eastern part of Gangwon-do Province. The main ridge of the mountain stretches between the city of Taebaek to the east and Yeongwol and Jeongseon counties to the west. The mountain offers a fine vantage point from which to get a sweeping look at the entire region (including Taebaeksan and Baegunsan mountains) and commands a striking view of the sunrise over East Sea. The three starting points for hiking Hambaeksan Mountain are Dumundongjae Pass, Manhangjae Pass, and the entrance to the Jeokjoam Hermitage. The hiking path that begins at Dumundongjae Pass and leads to the peak is especially recommended for its scenic views. Hambaeksan Mountain is particularly well known for its breathtaking snowscapes and extensive wildflower beds. Hambeaksan Mountain is also home to Jeongamsa Temple, which was built by Buddhist monk Jajangyulsa in the year 636 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Kingdom. The temple is home to the Sumanotap Pagoda (Treasure No. 410) and is bordered by a stream that provides a natural habitat for the Brachmystax lenok (Natural Monument No. 73), a member of the trout family.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of Gukbap (rice soup). This restaurant's signature menu is spicy noodle soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) made with Ongsimi (potato dough) is a representative menu. This restaurant's signature menu is potato nall soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of fresh sashimi. The best menu at this restaurant is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a barbecue restaurant where you can enjoy even coffee and wine. This restaurant's signature menu is barbecue. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.


Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Samcheok Full Moon Festival is a festival that blends Gijuldaligi, a local Samcheok-si play, together with three ancestral rites for the gods of heaven, agriculture, and the sea. The festival includes a range of traditional activities including fireworks, a celebration ceremony, gilnori (parade), pungmulnori (Korean drum performance and dance), burning daljip (bundle of twigs that is burned to bring good luck), local dialect contest, yutnori (traditional board game), ssireum (wrestling) and many more. The gijuldaligi (tug-of-war) contest has become a popular traditional activity, and is now held throughout the country. The festival is held at Expo Square, not far from cultural tourism spots including the exhibition hall of caves, Jukseoru Pavilion, Haesindang Park, and Hwanseongul Cave. * Giljuldarigi (gejuldarigi; ge means "crab") In this version of tug-of-war, participants on the either side each hold on to smaller ropes linked to a thick rope, and pull the small strings that are linked to the thick strings. Participants are divided into two groups based on where they live in proximity to Osipcheon Stream, which through downtown Samcheok. The game’s legend said that the winning village areas would receive a prosperous year, a big catch, and have luck throughout the year.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy various kinds of steak. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is steak.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

This is a place where you can enjoy soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood and soft bean curd stew.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a good restaurant serving buckwheat noodles based on more than 20 years’ know-how. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is buckwheat noodles.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled boneless ribs.