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Gangwon (강원, 江原) is a province in the northeastern corner of South Korea, bordering North Korea and having a long coast along the East Sea (Sea of Japan). Remote and off the traditional tourist trail, the region is relatively undeveloped being 82% mountainous and only sparsely populated. The northern border is sealed off by the Korean DMZ, with the Geumgangsan Diamond Mountains and Mount Baekdusan in North Korea close by. The beauty of Gangwondo's four seasons radiates even more against the rich natural environment here, with many leisure activities available each season. During the winter snow falls, the Gangwon-do mountains become a skiing paradise. The town of Pyeongchang was the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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대명리조트 아쿠아 월드
Daemyung Resort Sorak’s most recognizable facility is the Hot Spring Theme Park. It has various hot spring baths, including a high-tech bath that provides different massages with different flows of hot spring water, an outdoor bath, a Jasmine bath, a pine tree bath (Hinoki bath), and others. Sorak Aqua World also provides special attractions, such as an outdoor recreational pool surrounded by the beauty of Mt. Seoraksan, special barbeque parties in summer season, and world-famous Thai massages.
Garden Spa, an outdoor bath of Seorak Pine Resort, is equipped with various hot spring baths, high-tech sauna and massage rooms, and a world-class indoor pool. It is well-known for hot spring baths that use various herbs, such as green tea, angelica, mint, and many more, a “lover’s bath” scented with lemon, and a waterfall bath that provides massages under natural waterfalls.
단종문화제
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism gave a special designation to the Yeongwol Danjong Festival. It is held to console the spirits of King Danjong, whose life ended in a tragedy after exile by King Sejo, the sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty, and his followers who sacrificed their lives. The festival starts with a commemorative funeral followed by a parade honoring King Danjong's life, and a traditional marriage.
Hoengseong is famous for Korean beef (Hanu), made from cattle who are easy to breed in this climate. You can enjoy the taste of Hanu and also buy it. There are also many other thing to do at the festival. For example, you can wear traditional Korean costumes and enjoy a foot bath.
Ski and golf resort with three types of slope. There are 2 slopes of beginner level, 5 slopes of normal level and 2 slopes of expert level. Oakvalley resort manages ski school and snow board school. Thare is also Sledding slope for children, woh can not do ski or snow board.
Open year-round. You can enjoy ski slopes as well as a golf course and an indoor water park, staying in luxurious accommodation. It hosts skiing events for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
By train
Gangwon province is served by four train lines. Saemuel and Mugunghwa trains operate on these lines.
By bus
Almost all cities and counties in South Korea have an express bus to the Gangwon province.
By car
By taxi
There are plenty of taxis prowling the street of cities and counties. Regular taxi flag drop is ₩1,800 for the first 2 km, then the meter starts ticking at ₩100 for each 169 m.
By train
Despite being on the other side of the country, the Seoul Metro Gyeonggang Line has a segment from Wonju to Gangneung that was built in preparation for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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the capital city of Gangwon-do, with great rivers and lakes.
a port city with routes to Russia and Japan
a large city on the east coast, with many attractions
a famous sunrise spot in Gangneung
fishing village
coastal city famous for caves
a coastal town close to the DMZ and gateway to the Seoraksan National Park
a gateway to Taebaeksan National Park, and was a large mining town,
the largest city in Gangwon-do, and gateway to Chiagsan.
a remote coastal town with an airport, it has become a surfing spot for young people.
Hongcheon (홍천군, 洪川郡) is a county in Gangwon, South Korea. It is the largest county-level municipality in the country by area, stretching about 93 km from east to west.
Seoraksan National Park (설악산국립공원), also spelled Soraksan, is a national park in Gangwon, South Korea.
means the name of small mountain) on the east, Durobong (Hangul: 두로봉, - bong means 'peak of mountain') on the west, Sangwangbong (Hangul: 상왕봉) on the south, Virobong (Hangul: 비로봉) on the north, and Horyeongbong (Hangul: 호령봉) at the center. The park was established in 1970 as a scenic spot of the River Sogum, and then in 1975 as a national park of Korea. The area of the park was extended again in 2011.
North Korea (Korean: 조선 Chosŏn), officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea or DPRK (조선민주주의인민공화국, Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk), is the world's most isolated country and has usually been referred to as the "Hermit Kingdom". It's on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, which has been divided between North and South Korea since the 1950s.
Cheorwon (철원) is a district in Gangwon in South Korea. Known as the vertex of the "Iron Triangle" during the Korean War, it preserves the scars of modern history alongside breathtaking geological wonders.
Yanggu (양구) is a district in Gangwon near the Korean DMZ. Yanggu is located at the exact geographical center of the Korean Peninsula, living up to its title, 'The Center of Korea.' It borders Inje County to the east, Hwacheon County to the west, and Chuncheon City to the south, while bordering Changdo County in North Korea to the north across the Military Demarcation Line. As a border region, Yanggu is a representative military town where soldiers are a common sight on the streets.
Ski resort and the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Goseong (고성) is a county in Gangwon in South Korea.
Hwacheon (화천) is a county in Gangwon. Located north of Chuncheon and close to the border region, it is one of the northernmost civilian areas in South Korea.
White water rafting and other mountain activities
Jeongseon (정선) is a town in Gangwon. It is both a name of a small town and of a bigger county.
Yeongwol (영월) is a county in Gangwon.
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