Gangwon-Do – Get Smart


Haslla Art World

1441, Yulgok-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do

Walk a round a lot and learn all about modern art, pinnochio and the beautiful  outdoor sculpture park. 


Seokbong Ceramic Museum

156, EXPO-ro, Gyo-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

The Seokbong Ceramic Museum is a ceramics museum in Seoul, South Korea. The museum was opened in October 1997 by the ceramist Seokbong Cho Muho. The exterior of the museum is in the form of the typical two-storey Korean building. Its walls are decorated with ceramic paintings.


Samtan Art Mine (Jeongseon)

1445-44, Hambaeksan-ro, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

Traces left in an abandoned mine site are a valuable local cultural heritage, which contains the unique values and sensibilities of the local residents.


Happy Owl House

Gangwon-do, Sokcho-si, Nohak-dong, 1000-461

Everything about owls can be found here


Sinheung Temple

1137, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Shinheungsa, is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated in Seoraksan National Park, and many tourists hiking Seoraksan up to Ulsanbawi (peak) pass by the temple on the way. 


Woljeongsa Temple

374-8 Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon,  Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Temple -a  place where nature meets Buddhism, you may become free from all kinds of pressures. 


Coffee museum

1441, Yulgok-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Coffee history and relics from around the world is displayed. 


Goseong DMZ Museum

369, Tongiljeonmangdae-ro, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

The museum teaches you about the DMZ history and the ecology of the area.


Seorak Culture Center

439, Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Cultural center in Sokcho


Chiaksan National Park (Wonju)

Hakgok-ri, Socho-myeon, Wonju-si

This park has a thousand-year-old Guryongsa Temple, the historic site of Shilla Dynasty, Sangwonsa Temple, famous rocks and a thick forest.


Herb Farm (Wonju)

33, Majang 2-gil, Wongju-si

Scenic herb farm, learn about all the herbs and buy from their shop.


Museum SAN

260 Oak valley 2-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

The museum exhibits 20th century modern art designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando. The architectural beauty and garden harmonise with nature.


Nami Island

1 Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

A sandy wasteland that was turned into a resort with parks, restaurants, accommodations, entertainment etc. Korean drama Winter Sonata was filmed here.


Taebaeksan National Park (Taebaek)

168 Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si

Check the website for hiking courses


National Mountain Museum

735 Nohak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

A national mountain museum 


Seoraksan National Park (Sokcho)

25, Cheongbong-ro, Sokcho-si

Explore the national park and get in touch with nature.


Sokcho Abai Village

Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

This village was where the war refugees settled because they could not return to North Korea.


Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum

393, Gyeongpo-ro, Jeo-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon-do

A science museum for children to learn all about science


Odaesan National Park 

Pyeongchang-gun, Hongcheon-gun & Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

This scenic park houses the Woljeongsa and Sangwonsa temples.


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