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Yangyang Songi Festival (양양송이축제)

Yangyang Songi Festival (양양송이축제)

17.7 Km    26866     2023-09-11

Nammun-ri, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-3803

Yangyang Songi Festival takes place annually during the harvest season for Yangyang’s famed specialty, pine mushrooms. Visitors can purchase these mushrooms as well as mushrooms and other specialty products grown throughout the country.

Songibeoseot Maeul (송이버섯마을)

18.0 Km    20033     2024-02-28

55-20 Namdaecheon-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-3145

Located in Yangyang, the restaurant specializes in pine mushroom dishes. Their signature dish is songibeoseot jeongol (pine mushroom hot pot). Additionally, songi chadolbagi jeongsik (pine mushroom and beef brisket set menu), songibeoseot gui (grilled pine mushrooms), and songi deungsim shabu shabu (pine mushroom and sirloin shabu-shabu) are popular choices among patrons. It is the perfect spot to savor a delicious meal featuring fresh and aromatic pine mushrooms, all while surrounded by the pristine nature of Yangyang.

G2002 [Korea Quality]g2002[한국관광 품질인증]

G2002 [Korea Quality]g2002[한국관광 품질인증]

18.5 Km    0     2023-05-23

8 , Gonghyeonjin-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-638-2002

The G2002 Motel is on Gonghyeonjinhaebyeon Beach - the widest and cleanest sandy beach in Goseong, Gangwon-do. All rooms have an ocean view, and provide a front seat for the beautiful early-morning sunrise show. Guests have easy access to many marine activites such as fishing, scuba diving, and surfing.

Yettteul (옛뜰)

Yettteul (옛뜰)

18.6 Km    15979     2024-02-16

289 Dongmyeong-ro, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-7009

Yettteul has been serving traditional gamasot sondubu (handmade bean curd cooked in a cast-iron pot) and wild-caught seop guk (mussel soup) for over 30 years. In Gangwon dialect, 'seop' refers to mussels. Their seop guk, a hangover soup, is made with seop (mussels), mushrooms, chives, green onions, and eggs, all simmered in a broth prepared with aged soybean paste and red chili paste. For those looking to explore the area, the restaurant is conveniently located near tourist attractions such as Songjeon Beach and the Osan-ri Prehistoric Site.

Songjeonhaebyeon Beach (송전해수욕장)

Songjeonhaebyeon Beach (송전해수욕장)

18.6 Km    38979     2024-02-05

21-7 Songjeon-ri, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

This beach ranks among Korea's most favored surfing destinations. With its pristine white sand, it stretches 900 meters in length and 80 meters in x_width, and has a depth of 1 meter. It holds the distinction of being the second largest and longest white sand beach in Yangyang-gun, following Naksanhaebyeon Beach. Notably, the water here is so clean and clear that visitors can enjoy clamming. 

Cheongbo Hoetjip (청보횟집)

Cheongbo Hoetjip (청보횟집)

18.9 Km    1622     2024-03-18

95-3 Gonghyeonjinhaebyeon-gil, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Cheongbo Hoetjip, located on the coastal trail next to Goseong’s Gonghyeonjin Beach, specializes in wild-caught hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish). The first floor houses the fish tanks and kitchen, while the second floor serves as the dining area. The seafood, caught by the restaurant's owner, guarantees unparalleled freshness. Recommended dishes include hwareo hoe, mul hoe (cold raw fish soup), and maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Additionally, guests can enjoy their meals with a stunning sea view.

Hani Lavender Farm (하늬라벤더팜)

Hani Lavender Farm (하늬라벤더팜)

19.0 Km    3606     2024-02-28

175 Kkotdaemaeul-gil, Ganseong-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-681-0005

The Hani Lavender Farm transforms into a sea of purple every June, as its lavender fields reach full bloom. During this time, the farm celebrates with a Lavender Festival, featuring concerts and workshops on making lavender sachets. Beyond lavender, the farm showcases other floral attractions such as rye fields and hydrangea gardens. Visitors can capture memorable photos against the stunning natural scenery and indulge in unique treats like lavender ice cream.

Jeombongsan Mountain Gombaeryeong Pass (점봉산 곰배령)

Jeombongsan Mountain Gombaeryeong Pass (점봉산 곰배령)

19.1 Km    89982     2024-02-16

12 Gombaeryeong-gil, Girin-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

This ecological area at the summit of Jeombongsan Mountain, situated 1,100 meters above sea level, spans approximately 16.5 hectares. It is often referred to as the "garden of heaven" due to the sheer diversity of plants and wildflowers in the area. The trail leading to the pass has a relatively gentle slope, making it accessible to all. It extends for 10.5 kilometers and typically takes about four hours to complete. Visitors need to make reservations to visit the pass.

Osan-ri Prehistory Museum (오산리선사유적박물관)

Osan-ri Prehistory Museum (오산리선사유적박물관)

19.2 Km    17173     2021-08-11

33, Hakpo-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-2442

Osan-ri Prehistory Museum is dedicated to preserving, researching, and exhibiting artifacts found in the Archaeological Site in Osan-ri, Yangyang. These artifacts, dating back to the Neolithic period about 8,000 years ago, were found over the course of public works on the museum’s surrounding wetlands. The collection of nearly 40,000 artifacts, include earthenware with a raised design, stone arrowheads, and net weights, represent one of the premier archaeological findings of the Neolithic period in Korea. The artifacts themselves speak to the fishing, hunting, and gathering activities of the Neolithic residents of Osan-ri. The museum is divided into indoor and outdoor exhibitions, storage, and research areas. Exhibition Hall 1, located indoors, offers a diorama of the Neolithic lifestyle in Osan-ri, such as fishing, gathering, and earthenware production. Exhibition Hall 2 introduces the prehistoric culture of the Yeongdong region, encompassing the periods from the Neolithic to the Iron Age in Yangyang, Goseong, and Gangneung. Outdoor Exhibition includes Neolithic cottage models, exploration paths, and Ssangho Wetlands, whose nickname of “the dancing reed bed” comes from the mysterious sight of the reed bed rising over the wetlands like an island, dancing to the winds.

Sol Beach Hotel & Resort Yangyang (쏠비치 호텔&리조트 양양)

19.5 Km    22512     2021-04-12

678, Seonsayujeok-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-4888

This sea resort offers an exotic atmosphere like southern Spain in the unspoiled nature of the East Sea and Seorak. The most striking part of Sol Beach Hotel & Resort Yangyang is that it faithfully recreates the architectural style of southern Spain; the building is modeled after the styles found in the city of Malaga of Andalucia, at Costa del Sol, with red roof, white walls, wide windows, and terrace. There are four types of rooms available, namely Resort, Hotel, Noblian, and Residence. Regardless of their type, all rooms offer a comfortable stay with a handsome view of the East Sea and the Seoraksan Mountain, bedding, and attentive service. “Sonopet Silver” rooms allow the guests to stay with their companion animals. Other facilities on site help to enhance the prestige of the hotel; “Ocean Play,” an indoor and outdoor water park, includes Aqua Zone, with a view of the East Sea; seawater sauna, using the water drawn from the East Sea; and Martherapy, a sea-themed therapy service. “Private Beach,” available for short-term rentals, include Cabana and sunbeds that are inspired by Spanish beaches, while the “Sunset Cinema” runs films and performances related to the sea.