Cheonjedan Altar on Taebaeksan Mountain (태백산 천제단)

5.6Km 18937 2022-09-13

168, Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-550-2741

Cheonjedan Altar is a set of altars that were set up by people in the past to offer goods to the heavens. Old records such as the "Samguksagi (History of the Three Kingdoms)" state that the Silla kingdom organized rituals in Taebaeksan Mountain, as it was considered a sacred mountain.

Cheonjedan Altar consists of three altars with the main Cheonwangdan Altar at the center; Janggundan Altar to the north; and Hadan Altar (Lower Altar) to the south. The altars were built by stackings stones to serve as a holy fortress. Cheonwangdan Altar is made of natural stones. It has an oval shape and measures 27.5 meters in circumference, 3 meters in x_height.

Taebaek Guwau Village (Alpine Botanical Garden) (태백 구와우마을(고원자생식물원))

5.6Km 18505 2021-05-14

38-33, Guwau-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-553-9707

Guwau Village is located below Pijae Hill (also called Samsuryeong) at the entrance to Maebongsan Mountain. The village got its name because its topography resembles the scenery of nine cows peacefully lying around. The Alpine Botanical Garden is located 800-900 meters above sea level and protects the endangered alpine plant species from disappearing.

The botanical garden also offers visitors an opportunity to conveniently observe some rare flowers and plants. In August, when the sunflowers are in full bloom, the Taebaek Sunflower Festival is held at Guwau Village. In addition to celebrating the area’s wide array of colorful flowers, the festival also has a variety of attractions such as a drawing exhibition, a photo exhibition, and an environmental sculpture exhibition using repurposed materials.

Taebaek Coal Museum (태백석탄박물관)

5.9Km 7029 2019-02-09

195, Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-552-7730

Taebaek Coal Museum is located where coal was first discovered within Korea. While coal has declined in use, the resource served an important role in the modernization of the nation. The museum is a place where you can learn about the history of Korea’s coal industry through well-organized exhibitions.

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival (태백산 눈축제)

5.9Km 83996 2024-01-03

168 Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-553-6900

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival is a festive winter event that takes place admist the grandeur of the Taebaeksan Mountain. Various programs like snow carving contest, snow sculpture exhibition, ice sledding, igloo café and more are planned for entertainment and fun.

Samtan Art Mine (삼탄아트마인)

6.0Km 7802 2022-08-31

1445-44, Hambaeksan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
82-33-591-3001

Samtan Art Mine is an art complex transformed from an abandoned mine. After being used as a coal mine for 40 years, the mine turned into an art complex in 2001. With more than 100,000 art works on exhibit as well as the harmony between the art installations and the interior, which still maintains elements of the former coal mine, the art mine creates a unique atmosphere that cannot be found elsewhere. With lots to see and the availability of many special programs, Samtan Art Mine offers an unique experience and serves as a great photo spot for tourists.

HILAND HOTEL [Korea Quality] / 하이랜드호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

6.7Km 233719 2024-07-01

6626-26 , Gangwonnam-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-591-3500

The Highland Hotel, located at the entrance of High1 Resort in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, offers visitors to the Gohan area cost-efficient accommodation and is a favorite with winter skiers. The hotel offers a choice between ondol rooms and bedrooms; both are large and comfortable. Guests can use the restaurant on the first floor. Both the High1 Golf Course and Gangwon Land Casino are close by. Nearby visitor attractions include Jeongamsa Temple (one of the 5 Korean temples housing physical remains of the Buddha) - just 8 to 15 minutes away by car; Manhangjae Mountain; and Samtan Art Mine, an art theme-park inside an abandoned coal mine.

Bunjuryeong Wildflower Trekking (분주령야생화 트레킹)

8.0Km 23647 2024-03-20

Hwajeon-dong, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Bunjuryeong Wildflower Trekking is a trekking course that extends from Geumdaebong Peak in Taebaek's Daedeoksan Mountain to the source of the Hangang River, Geomnyongso Spring. The trekking section (6.9 km) from Dumundongjae Pass to Bunjuryeong Pass is renowned as a paradise for wildflowers and wildlife, including natural monuments like the flying squirrel and ichneumon wasp. Visitors can access this trekking course by making a reservation in advance.

Miinpokpo Falls (삼척 미인폭포)

8.9Km 30591 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.

Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival (함백산 야생화축제)

9.2Km 5539 2024-07-17

75 Gohan 2-gil, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-592-5455

Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival takes place at Manhangjae Pass, the largest wildflower area in the nation. The festival offers various programs and events for visitors to enjoy. At cool temperature of 21 celcius at the x_height of 1,330 meters above sea level, visitors do not have to worry about fighting with the summer heat.

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

9.4Km 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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