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Mangsang Beach Festival (Donghae)

393-16, Mangsang-dong, Donghae-si

Summer time festival. Every summer, the Mangsang beach holds many fun festivals.


Jeongdongjin Time Museum

990-1, Heonhwa-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do

This museum is well worth the visit. It has a number of excellent items of interest for understanding the history of Korea. The artifacts date back to the Bronze Age to the last dynasty’s of Korea


Donggang River Rafting (Yeongwol)

Musan-ri, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun

Enjoy river rafting!


Goseong Uinfication observatory

481, Geumgangsan-ro, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

The observatory is the located northern part of South Korea so you can view North Korean mountains. You can view weapons used during the war and also learn about the lives of the North Koreans.


Younggeumjung

43, Yeonggeumjeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Younggeumjung was built as an observation deck of the Sokcho sea, and offers scenic view of the Dongmyeong Port.


Cheorwon Peace Observatory

588-14, Jungang-ri, Donsong-eup, Cheorwonn-gun, Gangwon-do

The observatory offers a view of the DMZ, vast fields of Cheorwon and North Korea.


Dutayeon Pool

Bangsan-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do

A tributary that was off limits for 60 years after the Korean war has many rare animals and plants.


Labor Party Headquarters

3-2 Gwanjeon-ri, Cheorwon-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

The frame of the building is still remaining after the war. This is a major tourism site that one can see without restrictions.


The 2nd Tunnel

1484, Durumi-ro, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

The 3.5km tunnel was dug between 50-160 m underground by the North to infiltrate into the South. The tunnel is part of the Cheorwon DMZ tour course.


The 4th Tunnel

35, Haeanseohwa-ro, Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do

The tunnel is 145 m below ground and you can tour it on an electric car


Woljeong-ri Station

1882 Durumi-ro, Cheorwon-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

The last station of the Hagye train line located south of the DMZ line.


Sokcho beach

190, Haeoreum-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Fun in the sun!


Cheongchoho Lake

Cheongchohoban-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Cheongchoho Lake is a lagoon that is connected to the East Sea, with an area of 1.3 Km2 and an approximate circumference of 5 Km


Danoje Festival (Gangneung)

1, Guncheonggil, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun

Traditional folk festival


Kumho Resort Seorak

795-4, Nohak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

A resort that will ensure a fun time with the family


Lotte Resort Sokcho

186, Daepohang-gil, Daepo-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

A resort that will ensure a fun time with the family


Sajo Resort Seorak

456-2, Nohak-Dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do

A resort that will ensure a fun time with the family


Youngrangho Resort

140, Yeongnanghoban-gil, Geumho-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

A resort that will ensure a fun time with the family


Del Pino Golf and Resort

1153, Misiryeongyet-gil, Toseong-myeon | Daemyung Condominium, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

A resort to spend time with family and friends


Jeongseon Arrirang Festival (Jeongseon)

Around Jeongseon public stadium, Bongyang-ri, Jeongseon-eup

Festival – check the website for details


Hanwoo Festival (Hoengseong)

Seongang riverside, Hoengseong-eup, Gangwon-do

Autumn time festival. Hoengseong Korean Beef Festival promotes the superior quality of Korean beef produced in Hoengseong


Hyoseok Cultural Festival (Pyeongchang)

157, Ihyoseok-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Summer time festival. Hyoseok Cultural Festival is held to commemorate modern Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his popular novel “When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,”. Many experience programs to take part in.


Sokcho Sunrise Festival

186-2, Haeoreum-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Winter time festival. Sokcho-si holds the Sokcho Sunrise Festival in the area around Sokcho Beach on the first day of the New Year. This year, the festival aims to provide a venue for the union of the locals and tourists, to deliver messages of hope and pride to citizens, and enhance the image of Sokcho as a tourist city full of positive energy to tourists. The festival offers many attractions and entertainment for visitors. 


Taebaeksan Snow Festival (Taebaek)

Around the Taebaeksan Provincial Park

Winter time festival. Snow festival that occurs in winter


Gyeongpo Sunrise Festitval

514, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Gyeongpodae Beach

Winter time festival. Gangneung hosts an annual Sunrise Festival from New Year’s Eve to the first sunrise of the New Year. As well as visiting the area’s attractions such as Gyeongpodae Pavilion, visitors can welcome the New Year by watching a beautiful sunrise. The Sunrise Festival includes a countdown to the New Year, fireworks, and various enjoyable cultural events.


Makguksu & Dak-galbi Festival (Chuncheon)

Near Chuncheon station

Summer time festival. Enjoy Chucheons makguksu and dak-galbi dishes



Gomchwi Festival (Yanggu)

38, Gwangongseoro, Yanggu-eup, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-gu

Spring time festival. A famous spring festival celebrating the Korean leaf vegetable, Gomchwi.




Wonju Hanji Festival

Wonju Hanji Theme Park 151, Hanjigongwon-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

The Wonju Hanji Festival celebrates the beauty and artistry of Hanji mulberry paper, one of Korea’s most-cherished traditional arts and crafts. The festival offers varied programs to learn about the traditional paper, including a Hanji fashion show, a Hanji art exhibition and a Hanji-making class to introduce the history and various uses of the traditional mulberry paper.



Corn Festival (Hongcheon)

Torisup Forest, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun

Farmer’s boil corn and people enjoy the fun. 



Daseulgi Festival (Cheorwon)

6442, Hoguk-ro, Gimhwa-eup, Cherwon-gun, Gangwon-do

Festival’s main program of catching Daseulgi (Marsh snail) and other water-themed programs as zip wire, water slide, water boat riding and even water LED Nanta show!



Hwacheon Tomato Festival

6, Munhwamaeul 1-gil, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do

The Hwacheon Tomato Festival is a 3-day fun-filled with lots of activities. The main event during this festival is ‘Find the Golden Ring’, whereby participants will go in search in a puddle of squashed tomatoes for a 262.5g gold ring. The person who finds it will be the owner of that gold ring!



Wonju Dynamic Dancing Carnival

170, Dangu-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Come visit the biggest and longest street parade. Watch talented local and international dancers do their magic.



Yongpyong resort

130, Daegwalnyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

45-hole Golf course, 28 ski slopes, premium hotels and many other leisure facilities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.



Pine Mushroom Festival (Yangyang)

1 Guncheonggil, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun

A large outdoor festival 



Incheon Municipal Museum

26, Cheongnyang-ro 160beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

Museum in Incheon



Seorak Pine Resort

14, Gwangwang-ro 408beon-gil, Sokcho

Located 2 km from Seorak Waterpia, Seorak Pine Resort in Sokcho provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.



Korea Music Festival (Sokcho)

75, Expo-ro, Sokcho-si

A huge concert held once a year in Sokcho.




Daepohang Port

43, Daepohanghuimang-gil, Sokcho

Located on the southern of Sokcho, various raw fish restaurants, and dried fish shops are placed.




Seorak Waterpia

88, Misiryeong-ro 2983 beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Located within Seorak Hanwha Resort, nestled at the foot of Seoraksan Mountain and before the deep blue ocean, Seorak Waterpia is one of Korea’s largest theme parks. 




Sokcho Tourist and Fishery Market 

16, Jungang-ro, 147beon-gil, Jungang-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Seafood market




Chuncheon Romantic Market

Myeongdong-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Market in Chuncheon




Hyundai Sky Resort

451, Gowon-ro Dunnae-myon, Heongsung-Gun, Gangwon-do

Ski resort




Jeongseon Arrirang Market

Bongyang 7-gil, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

Market that is popular in a variety of local and medicinal herbs




Pyeongchang Traditional Market

10, Pyeongchngijang 1-gil, Pyeongchang-eup, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon

Market in Pyeongchang




Sokcho Jungang Market

Jungang-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do, South Korea

Get a taste for the city at Sokcho Jungang Market. Join the crowd of visitors who come here on a daily basis to try local specialties at affordable prices, while also experiencing the culture of the country.




Gangneung Coffee Street (Anmok Beach)

Changhae-ro, 14 beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Fun street full of local culture and interesting things to buy.




Jeongdongjin Beach

Jeongdongjin-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do

Fun in the sun!




Sacheonjin Beach

Sacheonjin-ri, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do

Fun in the sun!


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