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Gachilbong Battlefield
Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

The entire town of Haean-myeon is contained in Haean Basin. Also known as Punch Bowl, Haean Basin is surrounded by high peaks and one of these peaks is Gachilbong. The nature of the terrain in the Gachilbong area made it difficult to conduct military operations during the Korean War. The North Korean military utilized these natural features to build a solid defense position and launch counterattacks, while the South Korean soldiers in the lowland were in a disadvantageous position. South Korean soldiers were under the command of 5th Division Commander Brigadier General Min Gi-sik and 24th Regiment Commander Colonel Yu Ui-jun. On the North Korean side, the 7th, 14th, and 32nd Regiments of the 27th Division and the 23rd Regiment of the 12th Division under the 2nd Corps fought back. By sending a military deployment and conducting search operations, the South Korean military completed a reconnaissance of the area on August 30 and advanced to counterattack. On August 31, after defending their position for two days, the South Korean soldiers were able to break the North Korean resistance. Each unit secured a strongly fortified position to draw the North Korean soldiers out. Thereafter, South Korea launched an all-out attack and captured Hill 1241. However, North Korea attacked again and South Korea retreated. After several attacks and counterattacks, South Korea was able to take back Gachilbong and the surrounding areas. Although it resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, this battle ultimately gave South Korea possession of Haean Basin.

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Amazing Motel - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Located in Ingu Beach, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do, Amazing Motel has beautiful view of the sea. The corridors to rooms are decorated with different interiors on every floor, and each room is decorated in different themes that are in harmony with the sea. There is a sushi bar on the 1st floor and a restaurant on the 5th floor, and you can see the ocean in one panoramic view from the deluxe karaoke room. The parking lot can accommodate up to 100 cars. Pickup service is provided at Jumunjin and Gangneung Terminal for guests using public transportation.

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Jungdong Castle - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Located in clean beach of Jeongdongjin, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Jeongdong Castle has rooms where you can appreciate the best sunrise. You can take a walk in a pine grove around while having the pine scent and enjoy summer in nearby Deungmyeong Beach. You can also have an armful of memory at the Sandglass park and Jeongdongjin Station. You can have a BBQ party while enjoying the sea.

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Yanggu Porcelain Museum
Gangwon-do(Yanggu-gun)

Yanggu Porcelain Museum (Formerly Bangsan Porcelain Museum) presents porcelain from the Bangsan area with various video clips to help take a look at the history of porcelain in the Bangsan area. Visitors can also try their hand at making porcelain from scratch!

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Yanguidae Wetland Protected Area
Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

Yanguidae Wetland Protected Area located between Peace’s Dam and Ojak-gyo is home to a variety of critical species deemed to have a significant value that is worthy to protect. Left untouched for 50 years due to the conflicts between North and South Korea, the area has a well preserved ecosystems. Efforts to conserve this ecosystem and guarding otter nests are needed.

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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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Yongchu Waterfall
Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Located in the west entrance of Samhwasa Temple, Yongchu Mureung Valley Falls stretches for 2.5 ㎞ and has the shape of a pot with the water falls flowing down. The waters are divided into 3 different sizes, high, mid, and low, descending from the flowing stream Cheongoksan Mountain (1,403 m). The waters coming down from the falls meets the water from Bakdalgyegok Valley. The water in the valley and sandalwood seems as if it represents the harmony and the destiny found in the nature of Yin. These places form the climax of beauty of the Mureung Yongchu Valley.

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Hwacheon Bimok Park (화천 비목공원)
Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

Peace Dam was built over the period of 15 months from February 1988 to May 1988 with funds donated by the general public in response to North Korea’s construction of Geumgangsan Dam and a potential flooding attack. The flood control dam has proved its worth during the floods of 1995, 1996, and 1999 and it has become a major tourist destination over the years. Located In the vicinity of Peace Dam is Bimok Park, which is the origin of the famous national song “Bimok.” In addition to the war monuments inside the park, there are around a dozen wooden crosses with rusty iron helmets placed on top within the barbed wire entanglements around the hill, thereby reminding visitors of the national tragedy of the Korean War. The county of Hwancheon hosts the Bimok Cultural Festival from June 3 to June 6 every year at Bimok Park, Bungeoseom Island by the town’s riverside, and the surrounding areas. The four-day festival offers a variety of events such as song contest, memorial ceremony of poetry reading, bimok tree cutting contest, rice ball eating contest, army life experience, military music parade, and more. Crossing over to Yanggu County from Peace Dam, there is a national security education place comprised of attractions like the 4th Underground Tunnel and Eulji Observatory. Paroho Lake Battlefield Tourist Park is also worth a visit after looking around Peace Dam. Also known as the “ocean within mountains,” Paroho is a manmade lake created as a result of Hwacheon Dam constructed in 1944. The lake is home to over 70 different species of freshwater fish such as mandarin fish and carp. It also holds a sorrowful history of burying at sea a whole three divisions of the Chinese Forces in defending the lake during the Korean War. The name Paroho, meaning “enemy breaking lake,” was given after the late president of Korea Rhee Syngman visited the place and designated a plaque in his own handwriting in memory of obtaining victory in fierce battle. There is an observatory, a security hall, and a stone monument engraved with the poetry of Wolha Rhee Taegeuk (1913-2003).

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Motel Nice - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Located in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, Motel Nice has good accessibility as it is adjacent to Donghae City Hall. Into the lobby, you can see wide front desk and rooms are rather wide and clean for your comfortable stay. Internet line is installed in entire rooms, and common PC is installed in the lounge which is useful for business travelers. As Hanseom Beach is near and Mukho lighthouse is located in 10 minutes distance by car, it can be a good tourist attraction.

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Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival
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.

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