Gangwon-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sokcho Beach (속초해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Sokcho Beach opened in 1976 and is one of Korea’s representative beaches. It is close to Sokcho’s downtown, and the express bus terminal is also within walking distance, so transportation is convenient. With clear sea water, shallow depth, and a gentle slope, Sokcho…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwajinpo Beach (화진포해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Opened in 1973, Hwajinpo Beach is a stretch of white sand made of monazite, a fine sand made of crushed shells and rocks over tens of thousands of years. Monazite sand makes a distinct sound when stepped on and repels ants. The beach…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Goseong Wanggok Village (고성왕곡마을)’. 💡 Overview Goseong Wanggok Village is a traditional village located about 1.5 kilometers away from the East Sea. Its secluded location nestled among five hills has allowed the village to retain its appearance and tradition for a long time. Because of its geographic features,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)’. 💡 Overview Sandglass Park is surrounded by the East Sea, mountains and Jeongdongjin 2-ri Village. Sandglass Park has pine trees, benches facing the sea, and access to Jeongdongjin Beach. At the center of the park is a giant sandglass that is set to measure one…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwangji Pond (황지연못)’. 💡 Overview Hwangji Pond, located in downtown Taebaek, is a source of the Nakdonggang River, flowing all the way to the Yeongnam Plain. The pond is divided into three sections: Sangji, with a diameter of 100 meters, Jungji and Haji. Although it is small in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Uisangdae Pavilion (낙산사 의상대)’. 💡 Overview This pavilion is located on a seaside cliff on the way from Yangyang’s Naksansa Temple to Gwaneumgul Cave of Hongnyeonam Hermitage. The word “dae” in Uisangdae refers to a building built at a vantage point for areas with beautiful scenery. Indeed, the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Naksan Beach (낙산해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Naksan Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Yangyang, located in Joseon-ri, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. Since its opening in 1963, it has attracted more than 1 million visitors each year, its reputation being rivaled only by the Gyeongpodae Beach on the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chuncheondaegyo Bridge (춘천대교)’. 💡 Overview Chuncheondaegyo Bridge is a bridge that connects downtown and Legoland Theme Park located on Jungdo Island in Uiamho Lake. The bridge won the Grand Prize in the Civil Engineering Structure Awards of the Year during the 2019 Civil Engineering Day celebration. The main…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Daegeumgul Cave – Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))’. 💡 Overview Daegeumgul Cave is believed to be as old as Hwanseongul and Gwaneumgul Caves located nearby. The entrance to the cave was exposed during an excavation project, and after a long preparatory period, the cave was opened to…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sundamgyegok Valley (순담계곡)’. 💡 Overview Located 5 kilometers northwest of Cheorwon-gun Office, Sundamgyegok Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys among the branches of the Hantangang River. It offers fantastic scenery of fascinating rock formations, steep cliffs, and ponds. The valley is filled with abundant water, trimmed…