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Hantan River Sun Rafting
Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

* What is rafting? Originally, rafting was a term used when riding along on a raft built with logs. However, rafting is now known as a popular water sport where a team of people on PVCs or rubber rafts use paddles to navigate themselves down adventurous ravines or fast-flowing river rapids. * Advantages of Rafting First of all, all you need is water and flowing rapids in order to safely enjoy yourself with speed and thrills. Secondly, since this is a sport where a group of people need to work together, you foster team spirit and patience. Last of all, you will need to use all of your strength to navigate through the water currents with paddles, resulting in a full-body workout body while taking in the crisp, clean air of the mountains.

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INJE HOTEL
Gangwon-do(Inje-gun)

Located in Inje-eup, Inje Hotel has 36 rooms in a building with 7 floors above the ground and 2 floors in the basement. In addition to 22 regular rooms, there are VIP Room, large Ondol Room, and Special Room that can be used by different numbers of people and for various occasions. The VIP Room is a twin room equipped with a sofa and table. There is a communal shower facility outside the room that can be used when the bathroom en suite is occupied. There is a Korean restaurant on the first floor. The flower bed and tea table outside the first floor is a great place to rest. A free fax machine and a vending machine for beverage and ramen are located in the lobby. There is also a water purifier with hot water and a microwave that can be used to prepare snacks. Brewed coffee is available all the time. You can have an unobstructed view of Inje town in the lounge on the 7thfloorofthehotel. Being near the Inje Intercity Bus Terminal, Inje Hotel gives a good access to public transportation and tourist attractions such as Inje Mountain Village Folk Museum, Inje Culture & Welfare Center, and Inje Theme Park which are located within 1km from the hotel.

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Hotel Hyundai Gyeongpodae
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Hotel Hyundai Gyeongpodae offers the beauty of nature with a view of the East Sea. The view from the seaside guest rooms provide the enjoyment of spectacular sunrises. Also, it is only a 20 minute ride by car from the hotel to Jeongdongjin.

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Gangchon
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 black pork.

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Baennori Hoetjip
Gangwon-do(Wonju-si)

It is a place that supplies and sells fresh seafood. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Wonju-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is raw fish bibimbap.

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Paroho Lake
Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

Paroho is a man-made lake that was completed in 1943. The lake was created due to the construction of a hydraulic power plant in Hwacheon during Japanese colonial rule. The name was given after President Syngman Rhee designated a plaque in his own handwriting naming the body of water ‘Paroho Lake.’ The power plant has a generation capacity of 105,000 kilowatts, and the lake is one of the top fishing grounds in Korea as it is abundant in freshwater fish. The area boasts several splendid views and a former President built his country home on the lake. Relics from the Stone Age and New Stone Age were found to be well preserved in the area. Twenty-one dolmens were found on the lake grounds, as well as 4,000 pieces of Prehistoric relics used during Paleolithic age, drawing interest from the academic field. Recently, habitats of mandarin ducks, a national natural monument, were found near the Paroho lakeside.

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Donghae hanok Donganjae
Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Donganjae, a traditional Korean style house located near the beach in Donghae City of Gangwon-do, was opened in June 2018. The traditional Korean style house is equipped with modern facilities for convenience while still maintaining the elegant mood of a traditional house. The rooms are located in 5 traditional buildings. The foot bath in the garden gives the feel of a pool villa. Each of the 5 independent buildings (named Mureung, Duta, Chooam, Mukho, and Mangsang to accommodate 3-4 guests in each building) has an upper floor of which the three sides can be opened to command an unobstructed view. The outdoor foot bath in the center of the garden with pine trees relieves fatigue, and the soothing scent of pine trees completes the ambiance. It is possible to cook food in the room. Each room also has a bathroom equipped with bidet and a shower booth. The recently constructed buildings are also handicapped-friendly. There is a parking space exclusive for these guests. There is also no raised spot at the gate and the threshold is made very low for easy entrance and exit. Various tools such as Tuho, Yut, Jegi, and top are ready for playing traditional games. You can likewise try wearing hanbok, Korean traditional clothes. The nearby tourist attractions include Cheongok Natural Cave, Chooam Chotdaebawi Rock, Mangsang Beach, Mukho Por,t and Mukho Lighthouse. There is a walking path behind the pension in the pine forest.

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Hani Lavender Farm (하늬라벤더팜)
Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

Hani Lavender Farm was opened on a 33,000㎡ plot of land in 2006 by Ha Deok-ho, the "lavendar missionary." Mr. Ha originally operated an herb shop in Gyeonggi-do but moved to Goseong to grown his own lavendar for use in products. The area of the farm has the ideal condition for lavender to grow.

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Gangneung Culture & Art Center (강릉문화예술관)
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Gangneung Culture & Art Center is a cultural facility located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Province. The center opened on Jan 30th, 1992 through the local municipal office in order to provide cultural events for local residents and to advance local culture & art. The facility has a grand theater, small theater, exhibition hall, and outdoor show room. Every year, a variety of programs such as theater, music, dance and other cultural performances are held along with diverse exhibitions and educational and training programs.

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Sangwun Elementary School
Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

After the TV miniseries Gaeul Donghwa (Autumn in My Heart) was filmed, many people come to visit this old abandoned elementary school to get a better feeling about the drama. Actually, the school is the studio of the famous potter Jeong Jae-Nam who is also the wife of the renowned novelist Kim Ha-In. If you ever visit this small school in Gangwon-do, you can experience a sophisticated cultural atmosphere filled with books and pottery in harmony with the lingering sentiment of Gaeul Donghwa (Autumn in My Heart). You can take a tour around the school or even make your own pottery.

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