Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

16.3Km 2025-03-26

3562 Gyeonggang-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-4000

Trout is a member of the salmon family that returns to Pyeongchang in winter. Known for inhabiting clean and cold waters, the trout symbolizes the clean and pristine environment of Pyeongchang. Every winter, Pyeongchang’s rivers are covered with thick ice, and the Pyeongchang Trout Festival draws many visitors who brave the cold to enjoy the event. The festival primarily features ice fishing through small holes drilled in the ice, with popular activities including tent camping at the fishing site and barehand fishing. The festival also offers various winter recreational facilities, such as ice sledding, ensuring fun for both children and adults.

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Home to the coldest winters in Korea, Pyeongchang hosted the Winter Olympics in 2018. Wearing thick clothes and winter equipment to the festival is recommended as most of the events are held outdoors.

Auraji Lake (아우라지)

16.3Km 2022-12-26

69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-9053

Auraji is the name of a lake located in Yeoryang-myeon in Jeongseon-gun. It is here that Jeongseon Arirang, the Intangible Cultural Asset of Gangwon-do, originated. The area has long been famous for its beautiful, clean mountains and rivers. Its name is derived from the Korean word eoureojida, meaning "to meet" as the waters of Pyeongchang and Samcheok unite in this area.

Part of the upper stream of Namhangang River, Auraji was a famous starting point of log rafts transporting timber to Hanyang, the original name of Seoul. In the old days, one could always hear the singing of boatmen who came from all over the nation. The lyrics of Jeongseon Arirang reveal the sadness and longing of a woman awaiting her husband who left for business to a far-away place or left to transport timber.

Jeongseon Arirang Training Hall (정선아리랑 전수관)

16.4Km 2021-07-21

69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-560-2897

Jeongseon Arirang is an important intangible heritage of Korea, being designated Gangwon-do Intangible Cultural Asset No. 1, as well as recorded as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heriatge. The song was created in the late Goryeo dynasty by seven worshippers of the dynasty who settled in Jeongseon. The song was made to help the local scholars understand Chinese poetry, and to express the stories and emotions to the locals. The Jeongseon Arirang Training Hall was established to preserve and promote this history, as well as develop the local folk culture. The hall is located by the Auraji riverside at the point where Songcheon and Goljicheon Streams meet. The facilities are comprised of three buildings, divided into an exhibition area, and a experience area. In the experience area, visitors can learn how to perform Jeongseon Arirang by official holders of the intangible heritage. Programs are free but require advance reservation.

Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (단경골 휴양지)

16.7Km 2024-03-18

841 Dangyeong-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Located in Dangyeonggol Valley, upstream of the Gunseongang River in Gangneung, Dangyeonggol Recreation Area boasts unique rock formations and stunning scenery. Its tranquil and serene atmosphere makes it a popular tourist destination in summer. In fall and winter, the valley is renowned for its vibrant fall foilage and picturesque snow-covered landscapes. The Dangyeonggol Recreation Area is situated 16 kilometers south of Gangneung Station.

Odaesan Woljeongsa Needle Fir Forest Trail (오대산 월정사 전나무숲길)

17.8Km 2023-12-22

374-8 , Odaesan-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

This forest trail stretches about 1 kilometer from Iljumun Gate of Woljeongsa Temple in Odaesan Mountain to Geumgang Bridge. The trail has 1,700 fir trees stretching high into the sky and is a tourist attraction representing Woljeongsa Temple, a temple with a thousand years of history. Many travelers visit Woljeongsa Temple to walk this forest path. The forest road, where the scent of phytoncide clears the body and mind, is always beautiful, but in winter, white snow falls on the green fir trees, making it even more wonderful. This trail is also well-known as a filming location for the drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2017)." The scene where the goblin (played by Gong Yoo) and the bride (played by Kim Go-eun) confirm their love in a snowy fir tree forest was filmed here. It is said that the forest trail was first created when nine fir trees were planted in front of Woljeongsa Temple about 1,000 years ago. Fir trees have been commonly planted around temples since ancient times because they grow straight and fast and also play a role in fire prevention. Woljeongsa Temple, located at the end of the forest road, is a historic temple with a 1400-year history. Sansa (Buddhist monastery), with its lush mountain background, has many national treasures, including the octagonal nine-story stone pagoda of Woljeongsa Temple in Pyeongchang.

Woljeongsa Temple & Needle Fir Forest (월정사.월정사전나무숲)

17.8Km 2024-07-11

374-8 Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Woljeongsa Temple, established in 643 during the Silla dynasty, is located on Odaesan Mountain. It's renowned for its historical and cultural treasures, including an octagonal nine-story stone pagoda from the Goryeo era. A tranquil pathway, approximately 1 kilometer long, extends from Woljeongsa's Iljumun Gate to Geumganggyo Bridge, lined with over 1,700 fir trees, creating an ideal setting for peaceful walks. Additionally, the temple offers various Buddhist programs and Templestay experiences.

Odaesan Seonjaegil Trail (오대산 선재길)

17.8Km 2023-06-23

374-8 , Odaesan-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-6417

Seonjaegil Trail, a course famous for its beautiful foliage along the valley in autumn, is a 9-kilometer forest road from Woljeongsa Temple to Sangwonsa Temple. It is a path that monks and Buddhists used to walk. Travelers can meet the culture of the past through the traces of old people while strolling along the trail, and see various animals and plants as they pass through the forest tunnel that embraces Odaecheon Stream. This course is recommended for couples who want to enjoy a date, the elderly, and families traveling with children.

LG Best Shop - Gyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵주식회사(교동점))

19.3Km 2024-04-16

10, Hasla-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (지호한방삼계탕)

19.5Km 2024-03-15

83-9 Jeongwon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-7642-2446

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang restaurant specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), one of the most popular healthy foods in Korea. Their signature dish, Geongang hangbang samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup with medicinal herb), is a richly flavored soup that includes a variety of herbs, tender chicken, and sweet rice. The restaurant also offers ginseng wine and herbal tea with each order.

Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)

19.7Km 2024-05-02

Myeongju-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Myeongju-dong in Gangneung has been the center of administration and culture from the Goryeo dynasty onwards. Nowadays, visitors can enjoy a range of concerts, performances, and events at the Myeongju Art Space, Haetsal Museum, Jageun Stage, Gangneung Coffee Festival, Myeongju Flea Market, and more. The streets here are lined with unique cafes, cultural spaces, and history.

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