Mindungsan Mountain (민둥산)

13.6Km 2024-10-08

Mureung-ri, Nam-myeon, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-9053

Situated in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, Mindungsan Mountain (1,118.8 meters) is an unusual site when compared to other national peaks. As hinted by its name's meaning "bare mountain," there are few trees near its summit. Locals also refer to it as Eoksaesan (silver grass) Mountain because of the waves of eulalia covering its sides.

The mountain’s gradual slope offers an enjoyable trekking experience for hikers of all levels. In mid-October, waist-high silver grass is indeed everywhere, making it challenging for hikers to view the surrounding areas. Fortunately, certain spots near the peak offer breathtaking views of the gentle ridges and flowing hillsides.

High Healing 1 (산림힐링재단(하이힐링원))

13.9Km 2025-10-23

113 Seomjigol-gil, Sangdong-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-370-7777

High Healing 1, established in 2019 as a social contribution foundation and wellness institution under Kangwon Land, aims to enhance public health and quality of life. It offers high-quality programs such as life detox, forest education & therapy, and healing experiences utilizing content that combines natural healing factors with cultural and artistic elements. Notably, High Healing 1 was chosen as one of the '64 Recommended Wellness Destinations of 2023' by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. With this, High Healing 1 has become the first wellness tourism destination in Yeongwol-gun.

Miinpokpo Falls (삼척 미인폭포)

14.6Km 2023-09-26

77-162, Munuijae-ro, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-4062

Miinpokpo Falls, located near Taebaek-si, has various size waterfalls from small to large. There's a sad legend on why the waterfall got its name. There is a tomb of a beautiful woman near the waterfall, who jumped to her death after losing two husbands through early death. There's also a valley that's called the Grand Canyon of Korea nearby. It takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the fall from Yeoraesa Temple parking lot on foot through 300 meters of trekking.

365 Safe Town (365세이프타운)

15.9Km 2024-02-22

15 Pyeonghwa-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-550-3101

365 Safe Town is the largest comprehensive safety experience center in the country, integrating education and entertainment facilities under the theme of safety. It features five main 4D experience zones covering earthquakes, forest fires, storm and flood damages, snow disaster, and terrorism, along with Escape from Singing Room and Airplane experience zone. Visitors can learn CPR, descending health line use, fire and smoke escape technique, fire extinguisher use through hands-on experiences.

Jeongseon Morundae Cliff (몰운대 (정선))

16.1Km 2025-10-23

1330, Yaksu-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-9053

Morundae Cliff is one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Hwaam. The tip of the steep cliff is adorned with three specimens of 500-year-old pine trees. Legend has it that gods would perch on the cliff’s top and enjoy the beautiful view. At the foot of the cliff lies a large sheet of rock that can accommodate hundreds of people.

Cheongoksan Mountain (Bonghwa) (청옥산(봉화))

17.2Km 2024-02-23

Daehyun-ri, Seokpo-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-679-6341

Cheongoksan Mountain, towering 1,277 meters above sea level, stands southeast of Mangyeongdae Observatory atop Taebaeksan Mountain. The entire mountain area is designated as a national recreational forest. As the largest of its kind in Korea, it offers an array of facilities including a water playground, fitness station, and campground. Midway up the moutain, visitors can discover Hongjesa Temple and marvel at Goseon Valley, where a 40km-long stream gracefully skirts the mountain. Nearby attractions include Hyeonbulsa Temple, known for its Pagoda to the Fallen Patriots, Bulyoungsa Temple, Cheongnyangsan Mountain, and Samijeong Pavillion.

Sogeumgang River [National Geopark] (소금강 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))

17.7Km 2021-05-24

San 109-1. Morun-ri, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-9053

Sogeumgang River is lined with high rock cliffs topped with lush forests. This section of river is so beautiful, it is called "Little Geumgangsan River," with Geumgangsan Mountain being known as the most breathtaking location in all of Korea. Visitors can find a number of famous rocks along the river.

Hwaam Mineral Spring [National Geopark] (화암약수 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))

18.2Km 2021-02-24

1330, Yaksu-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-560-2379

Hwaam Mineral Spring is one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Hwaam, and provides carbonated water said to be good for stomach discomfort and skin diseases. Interestingly, the stream water flowing through the valley is just regular freshwater. The reason for this is that the water passes through different types of rock on its way from the underground.

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)

18.9Km 2021-06-15

Daegi-ri, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-541-9266

Deokangsan Mountain is where Hwanseongul Cave is located, and is part of the Samcheok Daei-ri Cave Area, designated as Natural Monument No. 178. The mountain has unique peaks and has a warm welcoming feeling from the entrance. There are various folklore relics within the mountain, leading to many visitors.

Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest (국립 청옥산자연휴양림)

19.0Km 2025-01-08

1552-163, Cheongok-ro, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-672-1051

Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest is located in Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The forest is composed of 100-year-old white pine trees brimming with pine nuts, along with pines and larches. In the forest, you can see the trees standing tall amidst the majestic rock formations. If you walk along the mountain trail, you will come to a suspension bridge, and after crossing, you will enter a section of forest that has maintained an old, almost primeval, feeling.

In spring, beautiful wild flowers blossom throughout the forest, magnolias in particular, bloom within the valley. Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest features a variety of facilities such as a nearby water park, children’s playground, fitness center, campsite and an outdoor lecture field. The water in the water park is cold and very clean, using natural stream water. In nearby Baekcheongyegok Valley, you may also see Manchurian trout, which live in clean, fresh water streams. Hyeonbulsa Temple is also located in the valley.

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