Hwangji Pond (황지연못)

9.3 Km 24148 2021-07-27

12, Hwangjiyeonmot-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-550-2828

Hwangji Pond, located in downtown Taebaek, is a source of the Nakdonggang River, flowing all the way to the Yeongnam Plain. The pond is divided into three sections: Sangji, with a diameter of 100 meters, Jungji and Haji. Although it is small in size, the pond supplies 5,000 tons of water a day.

Taebaek Dakgalbi (태백닭갈비)

9.4 Km 4731 2024-03-20

10 Jungangnam 1-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Taebaek Dakgalbi is a quaint restaurant known for its dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) dishes. The highlight of their menu is the mul dakgalbi (spicy chicken stew), which includes fresh chicken and a variety of vegetables simmered in a savory broth, enriched with kkaennip (perilla leaves). Patrons have the option to enhance their meal with dangmyeon (glass noodles) or udon. A popular way to round off the dining experience is with a serving of bokkeumbap (fried rice).

Kimseobangne Dakgalbi (김서방네닭갈비)

9.4 Km 18801 2024-03-20

7-1 Sijangnam 1-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Kimseobangnae Dakgalbi is a Taebaek-style dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) restaurant located at the entrance of Hwangji Pond. This version of dakgalbi is distinct from the Chuncheon style as it includes vegetables like kkaennip (perilla leaves), cabbage, and ssukgat (crown daisy) cooked in broth. The fragrant aroma of ssukgat and the spicy soup beautifully complement the chicken. The homemade sauce enhances the broth's flavor, and finishing the meal with bokkeumbap (fried rice) prepared using the remaining soup is considered a highlight.

High1 Haneulgil Trekking (하이원 하늘길 트레킹)

9.7 Km 1 2023-12-07

265-1 High1-gil, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

High1 Haneulgil Trekking trails were created using the Baegunsan Mountain hiking trail and roads used by coal miners in the past. The trekking trails consist of Mureungdowongil, Untangodogil, and Gowonsupgil trails. The trails are easy enough even for children to hike up. Once visitors reach the top, they can get down conveniently on the Sky1340 mountain gondola.

Taebaek Eutteum Hanu (태백으뜸한우)

10.0 Km 24092 2024-03-20

208 Beonyeong-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Taebaek Eutteum Hanu is a specialized Hanu (Korean beef) restaurant that uses beef directly sourced from its own farm. The tender texture of the anchangsal (grilled thin skirt) is its signature dish. Their So hanmari set menu (assorted beef cuts set menu) features four different cuts of meat, offering a variety of flavors. The clean and neatly presented side dishes, along with the flavorful doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), complement the beef perfectly. The Ttukbaegi bulgogi (bulgogi hot pot) is another popular item on the menu.

Kangwon Land Casino (강원랜드 카지노)

10.1 Km 48693 2022-08-09

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

Kangwon Land Casino opened on October 28, 2000 as the only casino in Korea to allow the admission of Koreans. The casino is part of Kangwon Land Resort, a leisure complex which also offers 477 guestrooms.

High1 Grand Hotel Main Tower (하이원 그랜드 호텔 메인타워(구 강원랜드호텔))

10.1 Km 24092 2021-02-04

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

High1 Grand Hotel Main Tower is located in the highlands of the Baegunsan Mountain area in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do. This five-star hotel offers sophisticated services and various family entertainment facilities that include a theme park, golf course, and ski resort. The hotel is especially famous for its large casino, which is the only casino in Korea to allow the admission of Koreans. The hotel offers various guestrooms from the standard room for budget travelers to the luxurious suite rooms and a presidential room.

Unamjeong High1 Resort (하이원리조트 운암정)

10.2 Km 0 2024-03-20

265 High1-gil, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

This bakery café, nestled in a traditional hanok within the High1 Resort, offers a unique culinary experience. Its menu features desserts inspired by traditional Korean confections, complemented by a selection of coffee, medicinal herbal tea, and traditional tea. The café's highlight is the Dalbodeure kkot set (Korean dessert snack set “Flower”), a delightful assortment that includes monaka, gotgam mari (dried persimmon rolls), hodu gangjeong (deep-fried and braised walnuts), hongsi greek yogurt (greek yogurt with ripe persimmon), hangwa (traditional Korean sweets), and lotus root chips. Patrons can savor these tea and dessert offerings while enjoying the serene view of Jeongseon’s natural landscape.

High 1 Country Club (하이원 컨트리클럽)

10.4 Km 9253 2022-08-18

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

High 1 Country Club is located 1,100 meter above sea level, making it the highest golf course in Korea. Due to the lower air pressure, golfers may enjoy longer and farther-reaching golf drives. In addition, the temperature never goes over 25 degrees Celsius even in the middle of summer, offering a cool and pleasant condition for summer golfers.

Taking nature conservation into account, most of the area was formed using recycled rocks and debris from an abandoned mine, preventing acidic wastewater leaking from abandoned mines or dumps from contaminating the environment with heavy metals. At the same time, plants and wildflowers are planted around the surrounding areas to promote sustainable ecological stability.

Golfers who want to stay for more than just a day can experience warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance at the High 1 Country Club which has 197 rooms in total and also offers a great view of the 18-hole golf course.

High1 Palace Hotel formerly High1 Hotel (하이원 팰리스호텔(구 하이원호텔))

10.7 Km 16555 2020-05-14

399, Gohan 7-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

At 1,100m above sea level, High1 Palace Hotel offers a beautiful view of High1 Country Club (High1 C.C.). The hotel provides a variety of elegant, tasteful rooms with top-notch facilities; rooms range in price from a standard room to the Royal Suite.

'High Land' at High1, is a woodland palace-like, high-end restaurant that offers exquisite international cuisine as well as the traditional food of Gangwon-do province. The hotel also includes a multi-functional convention center. Its location on the pristine mountain highlands makes it an ideal venue for small family gatherings and parties.

Your stay at High1 hotel will leave you with heart-warming memories that will last you at lifetime.

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