Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seungni Observatory (승리전망대)’. 💡 Overview Seungni Observatory is the nearest to North Korea that is accessible to civilian visitors. It offers an expansive view of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the areas of North Korea beyond it. Inside the observatory, there is an exhibition hall dedicated to the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sambuyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (삼부연폭포 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)’. 💡 Overview Sambuyeonpokpo Falls, among the nine scenic spots in Cheorwon, is a three-tiered waterfall standing at approximately 20 meters high, situated in the granite area of Myeongseongsan Mountain. This natural wonder was formed by water flowing over an…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Simwonsa Temple (심원사(철원))’. 💡 Overview This thousand-year-old temple is revered as a sanctuary dedicated to the living Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The temple complex comprises various buildings, including Daeungjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, and Samseonggak Hall. Myeongbujeon Hall is particularly notable as it enshrines the statue of Ksitigarbha, which has been…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Korean Peninsula Terrain [National Geopark] (한반도지형 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview Korean Peninsula Terrain was formed by soil transported from upstream to the curvature of the confluence of two rivers. It is often referred to as Mini Korean Peninsula because it resembles the shape of the Korean Peninsula. It…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)’. 💡 Overview Heonhwa-ro Road is a coastal road that offers beautiful natural scenery all year round. The road gets its name from a Korean myth about an old man picking azaleas from the edge of the coastal cliff at the request of Lady Suro, the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))’. 💡 Overview Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach connected to Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach in Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung. The beach area is lined with small, private accommodations, and the beach is complete with changing rooms, drinking fountains, and parasol rentals. The beach is backed by a pine…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Noam Tunnel (노암터널)’. 💡 Overview Noam Tunnel is a hidden attraction of Gangneung, stretching from Ipam-dong to Jungang Market. The old train tunnel was put out of use with the construction of the newer KTX line, and has now become a must-see attraction along the Gangneung Bau-gil Trail….