Gangwon

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province is divided into the East Sea coastal area and mountainous regions with the Baekdudaegan mountain range between them. Typical attractions include the seas and beachside cafes of Sokcho, Gangneung, and Yangyang, the mountain scenery of Seoraksan and Odaesan, and the highland areas of Pyeongchang and Jeongseon. With distinct seasonal changes, travel varies completely depending on the time of year, from summer sea bathing to winter snowy scenery and skiing.

Travel tips

Yeongdong (Sokcho, Gangneung) and Yeongseo (Chuncheon, Wonju) are divided by a mountain range, which takes time to traverse. The KTX Gangneung Line provides good public transportation, taking about two hours from Seoul to Gangneung. Winter mountain roads have icy sections, so you should check winter equipment. Summer peak season beaches and autumn foliage at Seoraksan are very crowded, so aim for early hours.

Districts

Gangneung-siHoengseong-gun, GangwonInje-gun, GangwonJeongseon-gun, GangwonSokcho-siTaebaek-siWonju-siYanggu-gun, GangwonYangyang-gunYeongwol-gun

Places in Gangwon (303)

Peace Dam - Hwacheon (평화의댐 (화천))
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Peace Dam - Hwacheon (평화의댐 (화천))
Gangwon
Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(삼척))
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Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(삼척))
Gangwon
Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark] (직탕폭포 (한탄강 국가지질공원))
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Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark] (직탕폭포 (한탄강 국가지질공원))
Gangwon
Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden
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Yanggu Eco-Botanical Garden
Gangwon
Seondol Cliff [National Geopark] (선돌 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))
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Seondol Cliff [National Geopark] (선돌 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))
Gangwon
Donghae Nongoldam-gil Street (Deungdae Damhwa Village) (동해 논골담길 (등대 담화마을))
Leisure & Sports
Donghae Nongoldam-gil Street (Deungdae Damhwa Village) (동해 논골담길 (등대 담화마을))
Gangwon
Donghae Boyang Hot-spring Convention Hotel
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Donghae Boyang Hot-spring Convention Hotel
Gangwon
Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))
Leisure & Sports
Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))
Gangwon
Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls (무릉계곡 용추폭포(강원))
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Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls (무릉계곡 용추폭포(강원))
Gangwon
Inje Speedium Resort Circuit
Leisure & Sports
Inje Speedium Resort Circuit
Gangwon
Goseong DMZ Museum
Culture & Museums
Goseong DMZ Museum
Gangwon
Museum of Oriental Embroidery
Culture & Museums
Museum of Oriental Embroidery
Gangwon
Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장))
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Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장))
Gangwon
Villa of Rhee Syngman (이승만별장(고성))
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Villa of Rhee Syngman (이승만별장(고성))
Gangwon
Gangwon-do Forestry Museum
Culture & Museums
Gangwon-do Forestry Museum
Gangwon
Wondae-ri Birch Forest (Whispering Birch Forest) (원대리 자작나무 숲(속삭이는 자작나무 숲))
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Wondae-ri Birch Forest (Whispering Birch Forest) (원대리 자작나무 숲(속삭이는 자작나무 숲))
Gangwon
Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) (뮤지엄SAN (명상관))
Culture & Museums
Museum SAN (Meditation Hall) (뮤지엄SAN (명상관))
Gangwon
Yangyang Dongho Beach (동호해변(양양))
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Yangyang Dongho Beach (동호해변(양양))
Gangwon
Animation Museum & Toy Robot Studio
Culture & Museums
Animation Museum & Toy Robot Studio
Gangwon
Alpaca World
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Alpaca World
Gangwon
Yangyang Surfyy Beach (서피비치, 서핑(양양))
Leisure & Sports
Yangyang Surfyy Beach (서피비치, 서핑(양양))
Gangwon
Romyzian Garden
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Romyzian Garden
Gangwon
U Retreat
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U Retreat
Gangwon
Village 736
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Village 736
Gangwon
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