Gangwon-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Pyeongchang Uiyaji Wind Village (평창 의야지 바람마을)’. 💡 Overview Pyeongchang Uijaji Wind Village is located at the top of Daegwallyeong Pass. The village is a sight to see in winter when covered in snow. Throughout the year, visitors can join in various activities such as making cheese or…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Garisan Recreational Forest (가리산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Located on Garisan Mountain, the Garisan Recreational Forest offers marvelous scenery of a rich forest, old pine trees, and uniquely shaped rocks. The forest is equipped with various recreational, accommodation and convenience facilities including campsites, wood cabin, forest walking trails, swimming pool,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장))’. 💡 Overview The Castle of Hwajinpo was the summer retreat for Kim Ilsung, former leader of North Korea, and his family from 1948 to 1950. Photos of the family on vacation there show Kim Jungil as a young boy of six years. The…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Daejinhang Port (대진항)’. 💡 Overview Daejinhang Port is located at the northernmost tip of the east coast of Korea. Since the opening of North-Eastern Railways in 1935, the port has become a transportation hub, facilitating the transport of seafood and agricultural products to Wonsan. 📋 Detailed Information 📍…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을)’. 💡 Overview Deokpung Village is a typical mountain village with bountiful resources and a great potential for development. The village has abundant forest resources with rare and valuable flora and fauna and is home to a natural recreational forest, mountain goats, and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Unification Security Park (통일안보공원)’. 💡 Overview Unification Security Park serves as the entry point to the Unification Observatory. Before entering the observatory, visitors can watch a video at the Education Security Hall, which has a seating capacity of 700 people. In front of the Education Security Hall, stands…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namaehang Port (남애항)’. 💡 Overview The largest port in Yangyang area is also one of the Eight Sights of Yangyang, and along with Simgokhang Port of Gangneung and Chogokhang Port of Samcheok, said to be the three most beautiful ports in Gangwon-do. Indeed, its reputation can be seen…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gongjaksan Mountain (공작산)’. 💡 Overview Gongjaksan Mountain, spreading out from the peak with an altitude of 887.4 meters, resembles the outstretched wings of a peacock (gongjak in Korean). Looking out from the top of the mountain, the entirety of Hongcheon County can be seen, as well as beautifully…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Villa of Rhee Syngman (이승만별장(고성))’. 💡 Overview During the 1950’s, three leaders, namely Kim Ilsung, Rhee Syngman and Lee Ki-poong had summer houses built around the lake of Hwajinpo. The villa of Rhee Syngman, Korea’s first president, was built in 1954 but fell into a state of disuse…