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Kangwon Land Casino (강원랜드 카지노)

Kangwon Land Casino (강원랜드 카지노)

12.2Km    2022-08-09

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

Kangwon Land Casino opened on October 28, 2000 as the only casino in Korea to allow the admission of Koreans. The casino is part of Kangwon Land Resort, a leisure complex which also offers 477 guestrooms.

High 1 Country Club (하이원 컨트리클럽)

High 1 Country Club (하이원 컨트리클럽)

12.4Km    2022-08-18

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

High 1 Country Club is located 1,100 meter above sea level, making it the highest golf course in Korea. Due to the lower air pressure, golfers may enjoy longer and farther-reaching golf drives. In addition, the temperature never goes over 25 degrees Celsius even in the middle of summer, offering a cool and pleasant condition for summer golfers.

Taking nature conservation into account, most of the area was formed using recycled rocks and debris from an abandoned mine, preventing acidic wastewater leaking from abandoned mines or dumps from contaminating the environment with heavy metals. At the same time, plants and wildflowers are planted around the surrounding areas to promote sustainable ecological stability.

Golfers who want to stay for more than just a day can experience warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance at the High 1 Country Club which has 197 rooms in total and also offers a great view of the 18-hole golf course.

Cheongoksan Mountain (Bonghwa) (청옥산(봉화))

14.1Km    2024-02-23

Daehyun-ri, Seokpo-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-679-6341

Cheongoksan Mountain, towering 1,277 meters above sea level, stands southeast of Mangyeongdae Observatory atop Taebaeksan Mountain. The entire mountain area is designated as a national recreational forest. As the largest of its kind in Korea, it offers an array of facilities including a water playground, fitness station, and campground. Midway up the moutain, visitors can discover Hongjesa Temple and marvel at Goseon Valley, where a 40km-long stream gracefully skirts the mountain. Nearby attractions include Hyeonbulsa Temple, known for its Pagoda to the Fallen Patriots, Bulyoungsa Temple, Cheongnyangsan Mountain, and Samijeong Pavillion. 

Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest (국립 청옥산자연휴양림)

Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest (국립 청옥산자연휴양림)

15.2Km    2025-01-08

1552-163, Cheongok-ro, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-672-1051

Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest is located in Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The forest is composed of 100-year-old white pine trees brimming with pine nuts, along with pines and larches. In the forest, you can see the trees standing tall amidst the majestic rock formations. If you walk along the mountain trail, you will come to a suspension bridge, and after crossing, you will enter a section of forest that has maintained an old, almost primeval, feeling.

In spring, beautiful wild flowers blossom throughout the forest, magnolias in particular, bloom within the valley. Cheongoksan National Recreational Forest features a variety of facilities such as a nearby water park, children’s playground, fitness center, campsite and an outdoor lecture field. The water in the water park is cold and very clean, using natural stream water. In nearby Baekcheongyegok Valley, you may also see Manchurian trout, which live in clean, fresh water streams. Hyeonbulsa Temple is also located in the valley.

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)

16.7Km    2021-06-15

Daegi-ri, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-541-9266

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.

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

18.4Km    2025-01-07

800, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-541-7600

Daegeumgul Cave is believed to be as old as Hwanseongul and Gwaneumgul Caves located nearby. The entrance to the cave was exposed during an excavation project, and after a long preparatory period, the cave was opened to the public. This newly opened, well-preserved cave is filled with limestone features such as stalactites, and a considerable amount of water flows through the cave, creating waterfalls, both large and small, along with numerous ponds.

Hwanseongul Cave (Daei-ri Cave System) (환선굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

18.5Km    2025-06-10

800 Hwanseon-ro, Singi-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Hwanseongul Cave is the largest limestone cave in Asia, formed estimated 530 million years ago. The cafe features fantastic rocks in various shapes, stalagmites, and stalactites. There have been 47 new breeds of animals discovered in Hwanseongul Cave, with four of these being found to only live in this cave. In April 2010, a monorail was installed within the cave to make it more convenient for people to see all the natural habitat.

High Healing 1 (산림힐링재단(하이힐링원))

High Healing 1 (산림힐링재단(하이힐링원))

18.8Km    2025-10-23

113 Seomjigol-gil, Sangdong-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-370-7777

High Healing 1, established in 2019 as a social contribution foundation and wellness institution under Kangwon Land, aims to enhance public health and quality of life. It offers high-quality programs such as life detox, forest education & therapy, and healing experiences utilizing content that combines natural healing factors with cultural and artistic elements. Notably, High Healing 1 was chosen as one of the '64 Recommended Wellness Destinations of 2023' by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. With this, High Healing 1 has become the first wellness tourism destination in Yeongwol-gun.

Mindungsan Mountain (민둥산)

19.0Km    2024-10-08

Mureung-ri, Nam-myeon, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-9053

Situated in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, Mindungsan Mountain (1,118.8 meters) is an unusual site when compared to other national peaks. As hinted by its name's meaning "bare mountain," there are few trees near its summit. Locals also refer to it as Eoksaesan (silver grass) Mountain because of the waves of eulalia covering its sides. 

The mountain’s gradual slope offers an enjoyable trekking experience for hikers of all levels. In mid-October, waist-high silver grass is indeed everywhere, making it challenging for hikers to view the surrounding areas. Fortunately, certain spots near the peak offer breathtaking views of the gentle ridges and flowing hillsides.

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을)

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을)

19.2Km    2025-01-13

17-18, Punggogan-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-576-0394

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.