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Gangwon-do, Korea, escaped by Subject

Gangwon-do, Korea's northeastern region, is bordered by the East Sea and North Korea. The region is a popular destination throughout the year, as it is quite close to Seoul and is rich in natural beauty. Each season reveals a new delight of Gangwon-do: everything from snowy mountains and beautiful flowers from spring to autumn foliage, dense forests, along the beach and offshore.

1. Mountains and Forests

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear "Gangwon-do" is the image of mountains covered with thick forests and valleys that run with crystal clear waters. The most representative mountains in the area have been designated as National Parks, so it's not hard to find! Each these mountains, is well laid-out hiking courses, visits convenient facilities, and beautiful valleys running with sparkling water. In addition to stunning natural landscapes, each mountain hides cracks in a series of ancient temples and cultural heritage. There are even some parts of forests that are officially designated as "Forest Recreational natural "and are equipped with facilities and campsites.

Seoraksan National Park (OeSeorak, NaeSeorak)

This park has fantastic views, a wide range of courses and scenic trails throughout the year: spring flowers, green vegetation in summer, leaves color in the fall, and bright blankets of snow in winter.

Odaesan National Park

The park is known for its dense trees gentle slopes of mountains and ancient temples, like Temple and Woljeongsa Sanwonsa.

Chiaksan National Park

A popular year year-round destination, is famous for its tourist sites beautiful valleys, waterfalls, and temples.

Taebaeksan Provincial Park

The Koreans believe Taebaeksan is "Yeongsan" (a sacred mountain). At the top is "Cheonjedan", a shrine where people pay tribute to the gods. Famous for the New Year Festival in Sunrise and Snow Festival.

Daegwallyeong forest recreation

Korea's first recreation forest. Key features include antique pine forests, rocks and valleys, yellow soil-straw houses and water mills.

Recreational Bangtaesan Forest

A forest full of many different species of trees and wildlife from campsites near a valley that runs deep with clean water.

Forest Recreation Micheongol

Located along a mountain valley, the forest includes accommodation, sports facilities, trails and campsites.

Forest Recreation Sambong

Sambong recreational forest is the name of the three surrounding peaks (Sambong "which means" three peaks " in Korean). Mineral water mineral water source Sambong located in the center of the forest is believed to be extremely effective in relieving stomach diseases.

2. Unique Experiences

Gangwon-do is a region full of the wonders of nature! In recent years, a number of unique tourist attractions and activities have been opened in the area, designed to show visitors the many special aspects of the area. Take a train ride along the coast of majestic ocean views and large caves. Or, for a more active adventure, take RailBike that runs along the track abandoned railway through the heart of the field of view of the sweeping pastures and high mountains.

Cave Hwanseongul

Most limestone cave in the east. The cave is so great that additional majestic stalactites, is also home to a series of lakes and waterfalls.

Daegeumgul Cave

140 Ride the monorail in the cave for a closer look at the lake deep in the cave and a waterfall of 8m high.

Cave Gossi

6.3 km in length, the cave houses giant stalactites and stalagmites that are more than 400 million years and a series of lakes, waterfalls, and stone columns.

Hwaam Cave

A site of major gold mining until the mid 1900's, the cave has a variety of beautiful treasures.

Samcheok Sea Cycle path

Riding along the east coast, you will pedal past a beach, trees, fields, and through a series of tunnels designed specifically with the issue of laser light shows are out of this world!

Auraji Jeongseon cycleway

While driving along an abandoned rail 7.2 km, taking in the view of the mountains, valleys and areas of expansion.

Kangwon casino

Open to both locals and international visitors, this large recreational complex has everything: a hotel courses, a ski and golf.

Samyang Daegwallyeong Ranch

Located in the mountains of Daegwallyeong 850 ~ 1.470 meters above sea level, the sheep ranch houses, ostriches, cows, and more. Visitors can explore the area, taking the path below the windmills atop the mountain.

Daegwallyeong sheep farm

In the sheep farm only in Korea, expanding the green pastures are a popular place for Korean film dramas.

Herbnara Farm

A family vacation spot in the heart of nature, the farm is home to hundreds of different herbs and is divided into 13 different themed gardens, with herbal food and sweet herbal tea.

Sea Train

Each seat facing the ocean, so the riders an ocean view, perfect for the entire journey of 58 km-Gangneung to Samcheok.

3. Festivals

The Festivals are a regular occurrence in Gangwon-do throughout the season. In the spring, there are festivals of wildflowers along the coast and mountains and national parks. In autumn, festivals show local specialties, in winter, a number of events to celebrate the snow, ice, and the New Year sunrise. In summer, Gangwon-do is the location of Gangneung Danoje Festival, one appointed by the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Gyeongpodae Cherry Blossom Festival

Gyeongpodae centered, and Lake Gyeongpoho, this spring festival celebrates spring flowers like cherry blossoms and forsythia.

Festival Chuncheon Mimo International

Mime the actions of domestic and foreign teams. Held under the theme "Body, movement and image" through most famous tourist sites of Chuncheon.

Gangneung Danoje

UNESCO-designated as World Intangible Cultural Heritage The festival has a ritual of a thousand years old, "Danogut," and "Mask Theatre Gwann."

Yeongwol Festival Donggang

Experience rafting, fishing, and other programs in the Donggang river impressive.

Wonju Hanji Festival

This festival celebrates all things "Hanji," from the Hall of Hanji fashion dolls and crafts Hanji Hanji.

Songyi Yangyang Mushroom Festival

Show pine mushrooms cooking and discover more about the natural habitat of the pine mushroom is.

Hanu Hoengseong Festival

Get a taste of Hoengseong Hanu: soft Korean beef and juicy.

Sancheoneo Hwacheon Ice Festival

"Ice Fishing" and "Capturing Sancheoneo hands" are among the favorites this winter festival.

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival

Enjoy snow sculpture exhibitions, sleigh rides, the Festival of the snowman, and the sight of pristine blanket of snow field.

Icefish Inje Festival

Fishing on the ice on the lake, and sampling the cuisine of icefish (mackerel sashimi and fried) are just some of the unique to this festival attracts.

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival

Experience of a number of programs including the construction of ice castles, mount ice slides, toboggans, snow rafting, and making igloos.

Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival

Held at the beach or Gyeongpo Gyeongpodae, who are famous places to view the sunrise. Make your New Year's wish for this time honored.

Sunrise Festival Jeongdongjin

Held Jeongdongjin on the beach. "Flipping hourglass" ceremony takes place at midnight on January 1.

4. DMZ Tours

Five of the provinces of Gangwon-do are adjacent to the demilitarized zone. Cheorwon dungeons and Yanggu, and unification Centre and the Peace Dam in Goseong are all the most popular tourist sites that serve as a solemn reminder of the nation demand to fame of being the only divided nation in the world. In his other historical and cultural importance, the DMZ has been gaining attention for its beautiful ecosystem that has remained well preserved due to be inaccessible to the general public for the past six decades.

Unification Observatory

The observatory northernmost part of Korea, the Unification Observatory offers visitors a glimpse of the Mountain Geumgangsan (alt: 70m) in the south of the border line and CDM are.

Eulji Observatory

The Euliji Observatory is located 1 km from the line of demarcation. Here, visitors can see the five peaks of Mount Geumgangsan and mystical ring of clouds.

Pyeonghwa (Peace) Dam

The dam is known as "The ultimate symbol of the Korean War", since it was built with money donated by the general public after the war. Located next to the dam's Park Bell.

Woljeongri Station (Cheorui Samgakji Observatory - Battlefield iron triangle)

This observatory / train station has with the famous slogan "The Iron Horse wants to Run", since only the rear half of the train at the station remains, after the striker was taken by the North Korean soldiers.

The second tunnel

The second underground tunnel discovered in Korea in 1975. This tunnel Korea North made its surprise attack on South Korea is about 3.5 km from the border with North Korea.

The fourth tunnel

The fourth tunnel found in Korea in 1990. The tunnel is open to the public every the way to 100 yards before the CDM.

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