Hoengseong Hanugukbap (횡성한우국밥)

18.6 Km 0 2024-02-19

46 Munhwacheyuk-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hoengseong Hanugukbap is a Korean restaurant that specializes in dishes made with local Hoengseong hanu (Korean beef). The restaurant's signature offering, hanu gukbap (Korean beef and rice soup), is exclusively prepared using Hoengseong hanu, which is renowned for its tender and chewy textures as well as its rich, flavorful juices. The broth, simmered for a long time in a gamasot (cast-iron pot), carries a deep and rich flavor. It's a popular dining spot among both locals and tourists alike.

Pyeongchang Mooee Arts Center (평창무이예술관)

19.4 Km 19263 2023-06-28

233, Saripyeong-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-4118

The former Mooee Elementary School was transformed into Mooee Arts Center exhibiting works of noted Korean artists. It is located in the town of Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang-gun, which was the hometown of the famous Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok (1907-1942) and the background setting of his representative novel "When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom." Mooee Arts Center opened on April 18, 2001, after 2 years of preparation by Korean artists of various genres including the Western-style painter Jeong Yeon-seo, calligrapher Lee Cheon-seop, sculptor Oh Sang-wook, and potter Kwon Soon-beom.
The schoolyard has been turned into an outdoor sculpture park displaying large-scale sculptures. The arts center also offers hands-on experience programs and a chance to view the artists creating their pieces.

Seomgang River (Seomgang Resort) (섬강(섬강유원지))

19.5 Km 28611 2021-01-28

Munye-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-340-2840

Seomgang River crisscrosses the heart of Hoengseong County, flowing on towards Wonju before eventually joining the Namhangang River. The banks of this river are home to a variety of wild flowers, including bright pink royal azaleas that bloom every spring. Gigantic rocks and pine tree forests on each side complete the view. High on the bluff rests Unamjeong Pavilion, overlooking the river and the unfolding vista. Hoengseong's downtown area starts right after crossing Seomgang River on Heongseonggyo Bridge. Nearby attractions like Hoengseong Sports Complex and local resturants specializing in fish stew also attract more tourists to come after sightseeing.

Birthplace of Lee Hyo-seok (이효석 생가)

19.8 Km 2 2020-11-20

33-11, Ihyoseok-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2771

Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is the setting of the beautiful Korean story “When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,” and also home to the author, Lee Hyo-seok (pen name Gasan). Registered as National Culture Village No. 1 in 1990 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the village is the setting of the annual Hyoseok Cultural Festival in autumn. The village is made up of the birthplace of Lee Hyo-seok, a watermill house, thatch-roofed housing, Gasan Park, Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall, and restaurants serving food made with buckwheat.

Memilkkotpilmuryeop (메밀꽃필무렵)

19.8 Km 20192 2024-02-16

33-11 Ihyoseok-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-335-4594

Memilkkotpilmuryeop is a Gangwon local food restaurant renowned for its buckwheat delicacies. One of their standout dishes is the ganjang namul memil guksu (buckwheat noodles with soy sauce salad), a refreshing noodles featuring a subtly flavored soy sauce-infused broth. The restaurant places a strong emphasis on using buckwheat grown in-house and organic vegetables to enhace the taste of their offerings. Additionally, their memil jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe) stuffed with minced kimchi and vegetables, and gamja mandu (potato mandu), are also must-try specialties.

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