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Geumdang Valley

금당계곡

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Daehwa-myeon, Yongpyeong-myeon & Bongpyeong-myeon areas, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 평창군 대화면 금당계곡로)

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Geumdang Valley (금당계곡), located upstream of the Pyeongchanggang River, is a gorge between three different districts of Bongpyeong-myeon, Yongpyeong-myeon and Daehwa-myeon, just west of Geumdangsan Mountain (1,173 m). Geumdang Valley is an impressive site with sections of both gentle and fast flowing valley waters. From late March through April full-blown azalea covers the mountainsides and valleys providing visitors with a refreshing spring scent .

To reach Geumdang Valley, travel down along the Pyeongchanggang River from Jangpyeong or, you trek up the valley from Anmi elementary school. Coming down to Pyeongchang-eup from Daehwa-myeon area, visitors will encounter an intersection called, “Saechugeori”. The intersection has two parts: Sanganmi and Haanmiri and a sign indicating the Geumdang Valley entrance. Across the valley, odd-shaped rock formations and cliffs appear one after another along the river. The area is a native habitat for a spcies of otter (Natural Treasure No. 330) and a favorite spot for catching catfish.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-33-1330
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Updated 2017.04.04

Hiking Course

Geumdang Valley - Geumdangsan Mountain (1,173m) (Required time: 90min)

Tour Course Information

* Geumdang Valley - Lee Hyoseok Cultural Village (이효석문화마을) - Heungjeong Valley (흥정계곡) - Lee Seungbok Memorial Hall (이승복기념관)

* Geumdang Valley - Nuiun Valley (뇌운계곡) - Noseongsan Mountain (노성산) - Gihwa Valley (기화계곡)

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From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal.
Take an intercity bus bound for Pyeongchang via Jangpyeong.
Get off at Jangpyeong.

From Jangpyeong Terminal, take a bus bound for Yupo-ri.
Bus schedule: 6 times per day/ travel time: 20min.

Daehwa-myeon, Yongpyeong-myeon & Bongpyeong-myeon areas, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

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