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Gangwon
47 places in Gangwon with tickets, tours or stays to book, each with hours, how to get there and the map.
Nami Island (Namiseom)A five-minute ferry hop to a river island of tree-lined lanes, famous from Winter Sonata and golden with ginkgo in late autumn.See the place
Gangneung: Jumunjin Breakwater and Anmok Coffee StreetRecreate Goblin's breakwater scene, sip seaside coffee at Anmok and stroll Gyeongpo — about two hours from Seoul by KTX.See the placeARTE MUSEUM GangneungAn immersive media-art museum near Gyeongpo Lake, with 12 light, sound and scent installations on the theme of nature in the Gangwon mountains.See the place
Abai VillageA seaside village built by refugees from North Korea's Hamgyeong Province in 1951, known for its murals and squid sundae.See the place
Alpaca WorldAn alpaca-themed animal park in the Hongcheon forest, where you can walk an alpaca on a forest trail and meet some 50 of them in an Andes-style pasture.See the place
Alpensia Ski ResortA compact six-slope ski area at the Alpensia resort in Pyeongchang, with a beginner-only slope and lift and skiing until 21:30.See the place
BTS Bus StopA seaside bus-stop photo zone in Jumunjin that recreates the set from a BTS album-cover shoot, a stop on many fans' Gangneung trips.See the place
Balwangsan Cable Car & SkywalkA cable car from Yongpyong Resort that climbs for 18 minutes to the 1,458 m summit of Balwangsan, home to a skywalk.See the place
Chuncheon Samaksan Lake Cable CarA 3.61 km cable car from Chuncheon across Uiam Lake to Samaksan, with glass-floored crystal cabins and a skywalk lookout at the top.See the place
Daegwallyeong Sheep FarmA hillside sheep farm on the Daegwallyeong plateau, where a loop trail leads past grazing flocks to a 920 m lookout.See the place
Daegwallyeong Sky RanchA highland dairy ranch near the Daegwallyeong pass, toured by a 45-minute tractor wagon ride and seen in BLACKPINK's Lovesick Girls video.See the place
Dojjaebigol Sky ValleyA leisure spot in a valley by Mukho Lighthouse in Donghae: a 59 m-high glass-floored skywalk over the East Sea, a sky cycle and a giant tube slide.See the placeElysian Gangchon Ski ResortA beginner-friendly winter ski area in Chuncheon that you can reach by train from Seoul, with six-seat high-speed lifts and late-night skiing.See the place
Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Rail Bike)Pedal a rail bike down the old Gyeongchun Line from Gimyujeong Station, then ride a little train along the Bukhan River to old Gangchon Station.See the place
Gangneung Coffee Street (Anmok)A seafront row of cafés at Anmok Beach that helped make Gangneung Korea's coffee city, with roasters, desserts and an annual coffee festival.See the place
Goseokjeong PavilionA pavilion and a lone 15 m granite rock in the Hantan River gorge, part of the Hantan River UNESCO Global Geopark in Cheorwon.See the place
Gubongsan Observatory Cafe StreetA string of view cafes on the slopes of Gubongsan, just east of Chuncheon, looking out over the city, its lakes and the surrounding mountains.See the place
Hantan River Jusangjeolli Cliff TrailA 3.6 km walkway bolted to the sheer basalt cliffs of the Hantan River gorge, 20–30 m above the water, in a UNESCO Global Geopark.See the placeHaslla Art WorldA hillside sculpture park and art museum above the sea near Gangneung, with a contemporary art gallery and a Pinocchio and marionette museum.See the placeHeullimgol ValleyA misty valley in southern Seoraksan where a reservation-only trail climbs to the Deungseondae lookout, then drops through Jujeongol to Osaek.See the placeHigh1 Ski ResortA winter ski resort in the mountains of Jeongseon, with runs from beginner level up to an FIS-certified giant slalom course.See the placeHongcheon Ginkgo ForestA private grove of about 2,000 ginkgo trees in Hongcheon that turns gold in autumn and opens to the public only in October.See the place
Hwangji PondA spring-fed pond in downtown Taebaek that is the source of the Nakdong River, with a legend about a greedy rich man.See the place
Ingu BeachA shallow, sandy beach in Yangyang beside bamboo-covered Jukdo, popular with beginner surfers, with surf shops close by.See the place
Jade Garden Natural ArboretumA European-style arboretum in the Chuncheon hills with 24 themed gardens, from an English border garden to an Italian garden with water channels.See the place
LEGOLAND Korea ResortKorea's LEGOLAND on Hajungdo island in Chuncheon: about 40 rides plus shows built for kids aged 2 to 12, and a LEGO-themed hotel.See the place
Mona Yongpyong Ski ResortKorea's veteran ski resort, opened in 1975 on the slopes of Balwangsan, whose Rainbow run hosted alpine races at the 2018 Winter Olympics.See the place
Mureung ByeolyucheonjiA former limestone quarry in Donghae turned into a park with two emerald lakes, towering cut-stone cliffs and rides such as an alpine coaster and luge.See the place
Naksansa TempleA seaside temple founded in 671, with a 16 m statue of the bodhisattva of compassion facing the East Sea and a clifftop pavilion known for sunrise.See the place
Oak Valley Ski ResortA family-focused winter ski area at Oak Valley in Wonju, with themed beginner-to-advanced slopes, a kids-only slope and winter fireworks and concerts.See the place
Ojukheon House and Gangneung Municipal MuseumThe early Joseon house where the scholar Yulgok Yi I was born, now a Treasure, with a city museum of local history on the same grounds.See the place
Phoenix PyeongchangA four-season resort at 700 m in Bongpyeong whose snow park hosted 2018 Winter Olympic events, with a golf course and the Blue Canyon water park.See the place
Samcheok Ocean Rail BikeA 5.4 km seaside rail bike ride between Gungchon and Yonghwa stations on the Samcheok coast, through pine groves and a tunnel lit with laser shows.See the place
Samyang RoundhillA vast highland ranch at 850–1,470 m, with wind turbines along the ridge, a sheepdog show in the green season and organic milk ice cream.See the place
Seonjaryeong PassAn old mountain pass on the Baekdudaegan ridge north of Daegwallyeong, best known for its snow-frosted trees on winter hikes.See the place
Seoraksan Cable CarA 10-minute ride from the Sogongwon area of Seoraksan up to the Gwongeumseong fortress site, with wide views over Outer Seorak.See the place
Seoraksan National ParkKorea's signature mountain park, where trails from the Sogongwon entrance in Sokcho lead to Ulsanbawi, Biryong Falls and Cheonbuldong Valley.See the place
Sogeumsan Suspension BridgeA swaying footbridge strung high across a cliff above Wonju's Ganhyeon gorge, linked by forest decks and two lookouts.See the place
Sokcho BeachSokcho's city beach, a short walk from the express bus terminal, with shallow water, a pine grove and seaside photo sculptures.See the place
Sokcho Lighthouse ObservatoryA working lighthouse first lit in 1957, with a lookout over the East Sea, Cheongchoho Lake and the Seoraksan ridges.See the place
Surfyy BeachA 1 km surf-only beach in Yangyang with a big surf school, hammocks and beanbags on the sand, and beach parties after sunset.See the place
Taebaeksan National ParkA sacred mountain on the Baekdudaegan ridge, with an ancient altar on its summit, old yew groves and famous winter snow scenes.See the place
The 2nd Tunnel, CheorwonA North Korean infiltration tunnel found near the DMZ in Cheorwon in 1975, with 500 m open to visitors on Cheorwon County's DMZ peace tour.See the place
Vivaldi Park Ski WorldA winter ski area at Vivaldi Park in Hongcheon with 12 slopes, 10 lifts including a gondola, day and night skiing, and condos that open onto the snow.See the place
Welli Hilli Park Snow ParkThe winter ski area of Welli Hilli Park in Hoengseong: 20 slopes, a gondola to the top and freestyle courses alongside wide cruising runs.See the place
Woljeongsa Temple and Fir Tree ForestA 7th-century temple on Odaesan, reached by a 1 km walk through more than 1,700 fir trees, with an octagonal nine-story pagoda.See the place
Wondae-ri Birch ForestA planted forest of white-barked birches in the Inje hills, reached on foot by a forest road and famous for its snowy winter scenes.See the place