Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Pyeongchang Cirsium Setidens Festival is held every year in May in Sanchae Village, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province. Visitors can pick their own cirsium setidents along with other wild greens on nearby mountains and try various kinds of food made from wild greens at the festival venue. Other hands-on programs include making rice cakes and catching trout or marsh snails.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Motel Hill is located in Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The hotel is surrounded by majestic pine trees and is only a short car ride away from beautiful Gyeongpo Beach, Gyeongpoho Lake and the Ojukheon House. The hotel is also close to Chamsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum, the only gramophone museum in the world, and the Haslla Art World, a garden full of artistic sculptures.


Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun)

Located on Garisan Mountain (1,051m above the sea level), the Garisan Natural Recreational Forest offers marvelous scenery of rich forest, old pine trees, and uniquely shaped rocks. The forest is equipped with various recreational, accommodation and convenience facilities including campsites, wood cabin, forest walking trails, swimming pool, sports facilities, and outdoor cooking facilities.


Gangwon-do(Taebaek-si)

Donga Hotel located in Taebaek Gwanwon-do, which has cool summer and exquisite natural environment is a preferred lodging facility by sports players who visit the area to participate in international competitions held in that area. The highland terrain offers the benefit of mosquitos-free cooler summers. Its well preserved surrounding lures both local and overseas sports players. The total 30 guestrooms are served in western-style with double or twin bed and Korean-style. All rooms have basic convenient facilities such as refrigerator and air conditioner and some rooms have internet connection. It is easily accessible by public transportation and has large parking lot. Sightseers can reach the Coal Museum and the Yongyeon Cave within a 5 minute car ride.


Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

Located in the northern area of South Korea, Baengma Battlefield was one of the bloodiest battlefields during the Korean War. The communist Chinese army launched a major offensive attack for 10 days on October 6, 1952 during the Battle of Baengmagoji (Baengma; White horse). Due to this battle, the communist Chinese army suffered around 14,000 casualties and the army completely collapsed while the 9th Infantry Division won the battle of the Baengma High Ground and got the name “White Horse.” After the battle the area gave off a bad smell because of the dead bodies. The mountain area lost its original shape due to the severe battle and as a result the area was named “Baengmagoji” as it was said to resemble a white horse (Baengma) lying down.


Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Chuncheon Station, located in the area formerly known as Gwanghaeju or Chunju during the Goryeo Dynasty, changed its name to its current title in 1413. The name Chuncheon means a cheon (stream) that starts to flow when the ice and snow from the winter melts in the chun (spring). Chuncheon is a Chinese-Korean word and the pure Korean name of the area is “Bom-Nae,” meaning "scent of spring."


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Jeongdongjin Station is a small-sized station built on November 8, 1962. The area around the station gained popularity as a filming site of the drama “Sandglass” and is also widely famous for its sunrise view.


Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Gangneung Bau-gil Road is a 150-km walking trail from Baekdudaegan Mountain Range to Gyeongpo and Jeongdongjin. The 10 walking courses that make up Bau-gil Road wind around mountains and seas, offering a scenic view to anyone taking any of the courses. “Bau” means “rock” in Gangwon-do dialect. When the people of Gangwon-do refer to Gangwon-do in a friendly way, they call it “Gamjabau.” Like the name, Gangneung Bau-gil features nature and human-friendly trekking courses surrounded by nature. By traveling on foot, people can enjoy the tranquil scene and the scent of pine trees from the forest that make up almost 70% of the routes. [Gangneung Bau-gil Course 5] This 16 km-long route along the coast includes tourist attractions such as Sacheonjin-ri Haebyeon (Beach) Park, Gyeongpo Beach, Gyeongpo Lake, Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park, and Namhangjin Beach. Collect shells near the beach, enjoy the view from the deck, and take leisurely stroll on Korea's longest and lushest pine grove path. The lakeroad in Gyeongpo, as well as the Chodang Solbat-gil (pine grove road) at Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park makes this a beloved trekking attraction.


Gangwon-do(Donghae-si)

Hotel Picasso, located near Donghae of Gangwon-do, has 4 different types of rooms – Korean-style rooms, western-style rooms, special rooms, and villa-style rooms. The villa-style rooms are similar to condominiums in that guests can cook inside or outside in the barbeque area. Other amenities include breakfast (rice porridge) and the Picasso Theater. Nearby tourist sites include Cheongok Cave, Daegeumgul Cave, and Hwanseongul Cave.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

The Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone is made up of five cities and counties in Gangwon-do, including Pyeongchang-gun, which is the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Blessed with picturesque highland scenery, the Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone includes the cities of Gangneung-si, Donghae-si, Samcheok-si, and the counties of Hoengseong-gun and Pyeongchang-gun. Gangneung is located the nearest to Daegwallyeong. Famous attractions in Gangneung include Gyeongpoho Lake and Gyeongpodae Pavilion. Two of Gangneung’s historic villas, Ojukheon House and Seongyojang House, have been beautifully maintained for centuries. The city of Donghae’s two ports, Donghae Port and Mukho Port, are always buzzing with the energy of coastal life. Donghae Port is a base for the distribution of materials, industrial development, and trade. Cruise ferries take passengers to Russia and Japan. Meanwhile, ferries going to Ulleung-do depart from Mukho Port, which is located near Mukho Lighthouse and the Bukpyeong 5-day Market. Samcheok is a coastal city in the southernmost part of Gangwon-do. With National Road No. 7 at the center, Samcheok is bordered by Donghae to the north and Uljin-gun to the south. Hwanseongul Cave, the biggest limestone cave in Korea, and Daegeumgul Cave are some of the city’s major attractions. Hoengseong-gun is famous for its hanu (Korean beef) and the diverse agricultural experience programs the county offers. The lush forests and the road with a scenic view of Taegisan Mountain also attract many tourists. At 700 meters above sea level, Pyeongchang-gun is home to many ski resorts, making it a major destination for winter sports. [Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone] Areas included: Areas around Hoengseong and Pyeongchang-gun, Gangneung, Donghae and Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do Area size: 428.3k㎡ (Gangneung 90.4k㎡, Donghae 48.4k㎡, Samcheok 11.3k㎡, Hoengseong 63.5k㎡, Pyeongchang 214.7k㎡) Tourist attractions: Yongpyeong Resort, Alpensia Resort, Phoenix Park, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, Donghae Port, Mukho Port, Seongyojang House, Cheongok Cave, etc.