Gangwon-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yukrimgogae (육림고개)’. 💡 Overview Yukrimgogae was the street that connected Yurim Theater (now closed) and Chuncheon Jungang Market in the past, becoming an unofficial downtown during 1980s to the 1990s. After the new city project, the stores relocated to the new downtown, leaving the area empty. In 2015,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘National Center for Forest Activities Chuncheon (국립춘천숲체원)’. 💡 Overview National Center for Forest Activities Chuncheon is 335 ha of area located near Samhangol Valley. The center has a slogan PLAY meaning P for Play, L for Lead, A for Act, and Y for You. Various facilities are available…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sogeumganggyegok Valley (오대산 소금강계곡)’. 💡 Overview Sogeumganggyegok Valley is located on the east side of Odaesan Mountain. The valley is also referred to as Cheonghak Dongsogeum because the scenery resembles a crane (cheonghak) spreading its wings. The rock formations standing in between the lush valley forests will draw…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwajinpo Lake (화진포(화진포호))’. 💡 Overview Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in Korea with its sand made from seashells and rocks that were broken down over thousands of years. With soft sand and shallow waters, it is a popular beach location. In winter, various migratory birds and swans…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)’. 💡 Overview The Center of Korea Observatory in Yanggu-gun is named for its location at the center of the Korean Peninsula. It is equipped with an 80-centimeter reflecting telescope. There is also an exhibition hall providing the most recent astronomy news, a planetarium…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwacheon Bimok Park (화천 비목공원)’. 💡 Overview Peace Dam was built over a period of 15 months from February 1987 to May 1988 with funds donated by the general public in response to North Korea’s construction of Geumgangsan Dam and a potential flooding attack. The flood control dam…

Gyeongpo Provincial Park was officially opened on June 26, 1982. It houses many cultural assets and memorial sites centered around Gyeongpodae Pavilion…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gossigul Cave [National Geopark] (고씨굴-강원고생대 국가지질공원)’. 💡 Overview Gossigul Cave was designated as a Natural Monument on June 4, 1969, getting protection from the government for its educational and natural values. In 1974, the cave was opened to the public. The cave has various levels with underground water…

Gongjaksan Mountain (887 m), home to Sutasa Temple and named for its resemblance to a peacock proudly displaying its tail feathers, gives visitors a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Taebaeksan National Park (태백산 국립공원)’. 💡 Overview Taebaeksan Mountain range encompasses several peaks such as Yeongbong Peak (alt. 1,560 m), where in the past, people would conduct rites to venerate Heaven at Cheonjedan Altar; Janggunbong Peak (alt. 1,567 m), Munsubong Peak (alt. 1,517 m), and its summit of…