Jeombongsan Mountain Gombaeryeong Pass (점봉산 곰배령)

13.4Km 89982 2024-02-16

12 Gombaeryeong-gil, Girin-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

This ecological area at the summit of Jeombongsan Mountain, situated 1,100 meters above sea level, spans approximately 16.5 hectares. It is often referred to as the "garden of heaven" due to the sheer diversity of plants and wildflowers in the area. The trail leading to the pass has a relatively gentle slope, making it accessible to all. It extends for 10.5 kilometers and typically takes about four hours to complete. Visitors need to make reservations to visit the pass.

Seoraksan National Park (Inner Section) (설악산국립공원 (내설악))

13.8Km 196761 2021-04-13

Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

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 foliage in fall, and snow covered mountain in winter, Seoraksan Mountain is the most beautiful mountain in Korea.

The inner section ("Naeseorak") of the mountain stretches from the borderline of Hangyeryeong Pass and Misiryeong Pass to Inje-gun in the west. There are various valleys and waterfalls not to be missed as well as several hiking courses that represent the mountain.

Bangdong Mineral Spring (방동약수)

16.0Km 9915 2021-05-31

89-59, Bangdongyaksu-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-460-2170

Bangdong Mineral Spring is located in Bangdong-ri in Girin-myeon. It is so renowned that it has been designated as one of the Great Mineral Springs of Korea. The water has a high content of carbon that makes it sparkle, and it tastes like Korean 7-up when sugar is added. In addition to carbon, the water also contains iron, manganese, and fluorine, making it effective in curing gastric problems and helping with digestion.

According to legend, there lived a simmani (ginseng digger) 300 years ago who, one day, dug a 60-year old wild ginseng in Bangdong-ri. Called yukgumandal, the ginseng was known to have been a great medicine of mystery. From the spot where the ginseng was dug came a mineral spring, which became today’s Bangdong Mineral Spring. The mineral spring has continued to attract people since the first day the ginseng was found and people who have drunk its water are said to have experienced various beneficial effects.
Bangdong Mineral Spring is also close to the woods, several valleys, and waterfalls.

Jangsudae Pavilion (장수대)

16.3Km 8983 2020-03-24

4193, Seorak-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-463-3476

Jangsudae Pavilion was completed on October 1, 1959 to commemorate the great victory of the battle held at Seoraksan Mountain during the Korean War. It serves as a resting spot for visitors who hike up the park to visit attractions nearby such as the Daeseung Falls, Oknyeotang Spring, Gamatang Spring, Hangyesanseong Fortress, and Haneulbyeok Wall. The pavilion is built in a traditional Korean style and considered as an excellent hermitage in terms of both structure and size. The surrounding nature consisting of mountain cliffs and pine forest makes the building stand out even more.

Bangtaesan National Recreational Forest (국립 방태산자연휴양림)

17.4Km 23677 2021-08-10

241, Bangtaesan-gil, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-463-8590

Bangtaesan National Recreational Forest is mostly comprised of natural forests, with some man-made sections included. The recreational forest is located in the valley between Guryongdeokbong (alt. 1,388 m) and Jueokbong (alt. 1,443 m) Peaks. The area is known for its beautiful scenery like the two-tier waterfall and Madangbawi Rock. The varied trees provide fantastic foliage year around, especially in autumn. Wild animals like rabbits, roe deer, and squirrels inhabit the forest.

Soyangho Lake (Yanggu Section) (소양호(양구))

18.7Km 9550 2023-09-14

Seokhyeon-ri, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-480-7204

Soyangho Lake is a man-made lake that was created when Soyang Dam, the biggest rock-filled dam in Asia, was built in 1973. The lake is a hotspot for aquatic tourism and the lakeside road is an important route that connects Chuncheon and Yanggu. It is also a popular fishing spot as over 50 types of fishes can be found.

Seoraksan Heullimgol Valley (설악산 흘림골)

19.4Km 4277 2024-02-16

San1-71, Osaek-ri, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Yangyang’s Heullimgol Valley, named for its cloud-like, foggy appearance due to the surrounding high mountains and deep valleys, offers a spectacular view and serves as the gateway to Deungseondae. This spot provides an expansive view of the southern side of Seoraksan Mountain. Notable sites near Heullimgol Valley include Yeosimpokpo Falls, Deungseondae, Deungseonpokpo Falls, Geumgangmun Gate, and Jujeongol Valley. Access to Heullimgol Valley is strictly limited to 5,000 visitors per day, with entry based on time reservations. Therefore, visitors must make a reservation through the Korea National Park Service's reservation system before visiting.

Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)

19.4Km 14777 2021-08-12

127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-480-2586

The Center of Korea Observatory in Yanggu-gun is named for its location at the center of the Korean Peninsula. It is equipped with an 80-centimeter reflecting telescope. There is also an exhibition hall providing the most recent astronomy news, a planetarium showing the night sky, and a range of hands-on programs.

Baekundonggyegok Valley (백운동계곡)

19.7Km 7960 2019-12-05

Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-2554

Baekundonggyegok Valley flows 5 km from the valley of Deoktaesan Mountain and Seongaksan Mountain. There are oak trees and maple trees growing in thick clusters and clean waters flowing nearby.
Baekundonggyegok Valley stands between the seven brother stones and Yongdampokpo Falls, and starting from this point to Gwuiddegicheong Peak is Baekundonggyegok Valley. The rocks are connected in a long line and ponds can be seen here and there. On each side of the valley there are rock walls, which make for some unforgettable scenery. Baekundonggyegok Valley maintains its natural beauty and majesty, which attracts many hikers. Especially from the middle point where Jikbaekun and Gokbaekun combine to make the Gugokgyegok Valley the most magnificent scenery of Baekundonggyegok Valley can be seen. The largest waterfall of Baekundonggyegok Valley, called Baekunpokpo Falls, is about 30 meters high. The upper part of the waterfall has rocks lined up in a long line. The landscape of Seoraksan Mountain seen from this point is the representative landscape of the mountain.

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