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Lohas Park & Wacapuca (로하스파크&와카푸카)

Lohas Park & Wacapuca (로하스파크&와카푸카)

2020-01-03

162-28, Jageundosa-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Lohas Garden & WacaPuca is an eco-themed park located 700 meters above sea level in the highlands of Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province. Sitting in the most beautiful national forest of Phyeongchang (Total area 3,305,785㎡ Structural area 396,694㎡), Lohas Garden offers the most natural scenic views in Korea.

Seobyeok Historic House (서벽고택)

Seobyeok Historic House (서벽고택)

2021-11-01

22-2, Jungdeul 2-gil, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located in Jungpyeong-dong at the family village of the Pyeongsan Sin clan, the Seobyeok Historic House was originally created when Sin Hanchang, a scholar from late Joseon dynasty, got married and moved out of his parents’ house. The house was expanded by Sin Chigu in 1739. The house and is built in a rectangular shape with 6 kan (traditional Korean measurement; space between two pillars) in the front, 4 kan on the sides and a courtyard in the middle.

Hwaseong Salt Spring (화성식염온천)

Hwaseong Salt Spring (화성식염온천)

2026-04-15

56-1 Hwanggol-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Salt spring water is speculated to be ocean water that has been trapped 700 meters underground and mixed with freshwater due to earth's crustal movements. The water is rich in minerals, and is known to have many health benefits. Hwaseong Salt Spring features several different facilities including public bath, ultraviolet steam spa, jade spa, and bulgama (fire pot) spa.

Samcheok Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 준경묘)

Samcheok Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 준경묘)

2020-04-02

333-360, Jungyeong-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3721

Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. The grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Yeonggyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandmother of King Taejo. Surrounded by a rich forest, it has a beautiful view. Every April 20th, an ancestral ritual is held by the Lee family (from Jeonju).

Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 영경묘)

Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 영경묘)

2022-09-15

Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the mother of King Mokjo and the 5th great-grandmother of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. During the 3rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1899), the grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Jungyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo. Surrounded by a rich forest, it has a beautiful view. Every April 20th, an ancestral ritual is held by the Lee family (from Jeonju).

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을)

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을)

2025-01-13

17-18, Punggogan-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Deokpung Village is a typical mountain village with bountiful resources and a great potential for development. The village has abundant forest resources with rare and valuable flora and fauna and is home to a natural recreational forest, mountain goats, and wild ginseng. The major income sources of this village are farm products such as pepper and garlic. You can enjoy fly fishing, hiking and a variety of hands-on experience programs. It also has several places to accommodate tourists.

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)

2021-06-15

Daegi-ri, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

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.

Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(삼척))

Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(삼척))

2022-02-03

816, Dongan-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Cheoneunsa Temple is located on Dutasan Mountain in Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. At the tail end of the Goryeo dynasty, Lee Seung-hyu, a renowned scholar, wrote ‘Jewangungi’, an epic for the Korean people at Cheoneunsa temple. After the temple burnt down during the Korean War, the temple was renovated. The temple houses Beophwagyeong (Lotus Sutra Statue) among other cultural significant artifacts. Also, the surrounding area was the capital during Goryeo dynasty, where a number of relics such as pieces of celadon and blue roof tiles were unearthed.

Seosan Ganworam Hermitage (간월암(서산))

2023-01-02

119-29, Ganwoldo 1-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Ganworam is a small hermitage located in Ganwoldo-ri in Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Ganworam Hermitage was created by the Great Monk Muhak, the monk to King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. The name of the hermitage is directly tied with Muhak himself as it is said Muhak became enlightened while meditating under the moon (wol means moon in Korean) at this hermitage. At low tide, Ganworam Hermitage is connected to shore via a natural walkway, but at high tide, the walkway is submerged and the hermitage becomes an island. At night time, in particular, the hermitage and its surrounding islets create a breathtaking view as the moonlight reflects off the sea.

Janghohang Port (장호항)

2022-12-28

103, Janghohang-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Janghohang Port is a short distance out of downtown Samcheok. The port is famous for its round beach line and white sand shore and is known as the “Naples of Korea.” From the beach, Janghohang Port offers excellent views of unique rock formations in the sea. The beach at Janghohang Port is small but charming, and has a tranquil atmosphere unlike the bigger beaches.