Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheonbuldong Valley (천불동계곡)’. 💡 Overview As one of the Ten Sights of Seoraksan Mountain, the Cheonbuldong Valley is also called Seorakgol Valley, being a representative valley of the mountain. Along the valley covering about 7 km from Biseondae Rock to Daecheongbong Peak, visitors can enjoy the splendid scenery…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoraksan National Park (Inner Section) (설악산국립공원 (내설악))’. 💡 Overview Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, at an altitude of 1,708 meters, is the highest peak among the Taebaek Mountain Range, providing amazing view all year round. With various flowers in spring, clear and fresh stream water in summer, fall…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gangchon Resort (강촌유원지)’. 💡 Overview The Gangchon Resort, as one of Chuncheon’s major resorts, stretches along the Bukhangang River and the Gangchoncheon Stream. It offers splendid scenery and many neighboring tourist attractions, such as Gugok Falls, Deungseon Falls, and Samaksan Mountain. It has excellent accessibility of public transportation,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gugokpokpo Falls (구곡폭포)’. 💡 Overview Located at the foot of Bonghwasan Mountain in Chuncheon, Gugok Falls with a x_height of 50 m is one of the representative tourist destinations in the Gangchon area. It was named “Gugok” because the falls twist (gok) and turn nine (gu) different times…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gangwon Provincial Arboretum (강원도립화목원)’. 💡 Overview Gangwon Provincial Arboretum, which is operated by Gangwon-do Provincial Government, was opened in 1999 to provide a recreation forest for the community to relaxa and learn about nature in the middle of the city. It comprises about 30 themed gardens, such as…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Deungseon Falls (Samaksan Mountain) (등선폭포(삼악산))’. 💡 Overview Samaksan Mountain in Chuncheon is known for many waterfalls in different sizes along the gorge, and especially Deungseon Falls is the best known to tourists. By entering the hiking trail of the falls, you will encounter a narrow and deep gorge….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Baekdamsa Temple (백담사)’. 💡 Overview Located within Seoraksan Mountain, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Monk Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jindeok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was burnt down and moved several times until 1957 when it was rebuilt to the…