Gangwon-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bokjusan National Recreational Forest (국립 복주산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Bokjusan National Recreational Forest was officially designated as a national recreational forest in 1998. It is a home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, as well as numerous recreational facilities including two hiking routes (2.5 ㎞ and 1.5…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)’. 💡 Overview Deokangsan Mountain is where Hwanseongul Cave is located, and is part of the Samcheok Daei-ri Cave Area, designated as Natural Monument No. 178. The mountain has unique peaks and has a warm welcoming feeling from the entrance. There are various folklore relics within…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ttansan Mountain (딴산)’. 💡 Overview Located just four kilometers away from Hwacheon-eup, Ttansan Mountain is nestled between Paroho Lake and the entrance to Peace Dam, making it appear more like an island floating on the water rather than a mountain. This small island-like mountain offers an interesting and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwajinpo Beach [National Geopark] (화진포 (강원평화지역 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in Korea, created by a section of the ocean being closed off when two opposing sand spits merged. This unique formation and the ecosystem that came to live on the sand bar are…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Baekdamgyegok Valley (백담계곡)’. 💡 Overview Baekdamgyegok Valley stretches over an eight kilometer section from Baekdamsa Temple to Yongdae-ri in Inje-gun. The valley has a road, but it is closed to general traffic. The valley is located within Seoraksan National Park. The stream running through the valley is wide…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yukdampokpo Falls (육담폭포)’. 💡 Overview If you begin at Seorak-dong in Oeseorak, cross the Biryonggyo Bridge and pass by the Biryongpokpo Falls, you will reach Yukdampokpo Falls, which actually consist of six waterfalls and a pond. Despite the fact that only a small amount of water actually flows…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namae Beach (Namae 1, 3-ri) (남애해변(남애1, 3리))’. 💡 Overview In addition to the beautiful Maeho Lagoon at its side, Namae-ri is home to three beaches. The northernmost Namae Beach is the largest among the three, with a sandy shore that is 2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide….

Geumdanggyegok Valley, located upstream of the Pyeongchanggang River, is a gorge between three different districts of Bongpyeong-myeon, Yongpyeong-myeon and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Manhae Village (만해마을)’. 💡 Overview Manhae Village was established as a training center and memorial hall for national activist Monk Manhae Han Yongun, revered for his literary and philosophical inspiration, as well as his devotion to the nation and Korean people during the Democracy Movement. 📋 Detailed Information…