Places to visit in Gangwon
10 attractions in Gangwon that the Korea Tourism Organization introduces to international visitors. Open a card for the address, opening hours and closed days.
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Gangwon
Yeongjin Beach
Yeongjin Beach is a quiet, clean beach in a small fishing village in Gangneung, Gangwon. It suits family trips, and visitors can also see Yeongjin Port and the breakwater featured in a drama.
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Ingu Beach
Ingu Beach lies south of Jukdo, an island thick with bamboo. With shallow water and no coastal barbed-wire fence, it is a popular surfing spot for beginners, and camping on the sand is also possible.
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Gangwon
Balwangsan Cable Car
Balwangsan Cable Car is a 7.4 km round-trip line that runs for 18 minutes from the Dragon Plaza boarding area to Dragon Castle at the summit of Balwangsan (1,458 m), using 100 eight-person cabins.
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Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum
Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum sits in Yongsogol valley at the foot of Mt. Chilseongsan. Visitors can stroll among Geumgang pine forest and 23 themed spaces while enjoying the changing seasons.
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The Literary Village of Kim You Jeong
This literary village was created around the birthplace site of writer Kim You Jeong to honor him. Visitors can see the restored house, exhibition spaces and outdoor sculptures, and walk the Silrae Story Road.
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Gangwongamyeong Provincial Office, Wonju
Gangwongamyeong was the office of the Gangwon governor in the Joseon era and served as the center of provincial administration for 500 years. Visitors can see Seonhwadang, Pojeongru and the restored rear garden with its pond.
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Jagyuru Pavilion and Gwanpungheon Hall
Jagyuru Pavilion and Gwanpungheon Hall in Yeongwol include a Joseon-era government office building and a pavilion linked to King Danjong, who is said to have written poems here during his exile.
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Cheorwon Korean Workers' Party Headquarters
The Cheorwon Korean Workers' Party Headquarters is a three-story building completed in 1946 in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province. Shell and bullet marks from the Korean War remain, recalling the reality of Korea's division.
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Gangwon
Auraji Lake
Auraji in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, is where the Songcheon and Geolji streams meet and blend. It is also known for the melodies of Jeongseon Arirang, a Gangwon intangible cultural heritage.
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Geojin Port
Geojin Port in Goseong, Gangwon, is a fishing port growing as a forward base for northern East Sea fisheries, known as a pollack area with varied local dishes.
Spots close together
We grouped selected places that are near one another. Distances are straight-line between two places; real travel distance and time will differ.
- 3 stops
- Yeongjin Beach → about 13.4 km
- Ingu Beach → about 31.5 km
- Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum
Festivals & events in Gangwon
Look at festivals held in the same area too.
Annual signature festivals
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · The photo and description on this page are based on Korea Tourism Organization material published under KOGL Type 1 (attribution).