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Osaek Greenyard Hotel (오색그린야드호텔)

Osaek Greenyard Hotel (오색그린야드호텔)

18.5Km    2024-12-12

34 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-1004 / +82-33-670-1000

Osaek Greenyard Hotel not only has accommodations, but also runs hot springs facilities and immunity-boosting programs, making it a place for healthful rest. The hotel was chosen as one of the nine 'Recommended Wellness Tourist Sites in 2020' by the Korea Tourism Organization. Sitting in a forest in Seoraksan Mountain (647 meters above sea level), the hotel is dedicated to promoting health through clear air, naturally occurring hot springs in Seoraksan Mountain, and various wellness programs. The highlights of the hotel are the two different hot springs: the high-temperature alkali spring naturally emerging from the mountain's Osaengnyeong (Hangyeryeong) Pass (650 meters above sea level); and the 27-degree Celsius carbonated spring, developed by the hotel, drawn from 470 meters underground. Soak yourself in the hot spring, then lie on the 50-degree Celsius stone bed for a detoxifying thermal therapy (called Rock Wave Bath). This will allow you to enjoy leisure hours while boosting your immunity. There are four types of guest rooms, ranging from a standard room for two guests, to the Osaek Suite for six. The wellness packages are also intriguing. The One Day Healing Package offers different types of hot springs, hot jjim (sauna) yoga programs, and healthy meals. The Holon Immunity Boosting Wellness Package features accommodations, hot springs, and healing programs. Visitors can choose among various packages depending on their preference.

Osaek Green Yard Hotel (오색탄산온천)

18.6Km    2023-10-27

34 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Osaek Green Yard Hotel offers Holon Immunity Wellness, a health experience that focuses on Holon immunity, wellbeing, happiness, and fitness. The hotel is located in a forest at an altitude of 647 m, perfect for rest and relaxation. The hotel also uses natural mineral water with a 21.5-23% higher concentration of oxygen for speedy recovery. Guests can enjoy the view of Seoraksan National Park from their rooms.

Micheongol Recreational Forest (국립 미천골자연휴양림)

19.2Km    2021-04-12

168-16, Micheongol-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-673-1806

This recreational forest is located at the foot of Guryongnyeong Pass, which connects Yangyang-gun with Hongcheon-gun, along Micheongol Valley. This 12 km-long valley creates waterfalls throughout the forest, both small and large, and feeds many varieties of trees including birch, ash, maple sap, and dogwood. In addition to the Forest Cultural Rest Center, campground, and auto campground, the forest also includes a historic site, a Silla-era Seollimwon Temple Site. Seollimwon Temple was a Seon (Zen) Buddhist temple complex built during the Unified Silla period, and the site of Treasures like the “Three-story Stone Pagoda at Seollimwon Temple Site, Yangyang.” Many forest-themed experience programs are available in the recreational forest: “Forest Education, Forest Guided Tour,” which brings one closer to the nature in the forest, and “A Beautiful Trip in Person,” which offers members of marginalized communities a chance to connect with nature, are the examples of such programs. There is a 6.2 km-long (round-trip) mountain trekking road in the forest, and a 12 km-long forest road (round-trip) that takes one from Complex 3 of the Forest House to Bulbaragi Mineral Spring.

Sambong National Recreational Forest (국립 삼봉자연휴양림)

Sambong National Recreational Forest (국립 삼봉자연휴양림)

19.3Km    2022-12-27

276, Sambonghyuyang-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-435-8536

Located in Odaesan National Park, Sambong National Recreational Forest is filled with large acicular trees like fir and broad-leaved trees like birch. Lenoks, a species of freshwater fish that are considered a Korean natural treasure, found only in the cleanest water, thrive in the waters of the deep valley running through the park. The park is surrounded by three peaks – Gachilbong Peak (1,240 meters), Eungboksan Mountain (1,155 meters), and Sasambong Peak (1,107 meters). Sambong Mineral Spring is found In the middle of the three peaks. The spring’s waters are said to ease stomach complaints. The park is also popular since visitors can see beautiful fall foliage in autumn while enjoying the mountains and sea at the same time in summer.

Seoraksan National Park (Inner Section) (설악산국립공원 (내설악))

Seoraksan National Park (Inner Section) (설악산국립공원 (내설악))

19.5Km    2021-04-13

Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, at an altitude of 1,708 meters, is the highest peak among the Taebaek Mountain Range, providing amazing view all year round. With various flowers in spring, clear and fresh stream water in summer, fall foliage in fall, and snow covered mountain in winter, Seoraksan Mountain is the most beautiful mountain in Korea.

The inner section ("Naeseorak") of the mountain stretches from the borderline of Hangyeryeong Pass and Misiryeong Pass to Inje-gun in the west. There are various valleys and waterfalls not to be missed as well as several hiking courses that represent the mountain.

Micheongolgyegok Valley (미천골계곡)

Micheongolgyegok Valley (미천골계곡)

19.6Km    2019-11-09

Guryongnyeong-ro, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-2397

Micheongolgyegok Valley starts from the Yangyang area and ends right before Guryongnyeong Pass. With not many visitors here, the valley is left in a pristine condition. The area is famous for its rich forest, clean water, uniquely shaped rocks, wild flora and fauna, underground mineral water, cultural heritages of the ancient SIlla kingdom, locally produced honey and other forest products. The Micheongolgyegok Valley Recreational Forest is 5,652,000㎡ in size filled with broadleaf trees. At the entrance of the valley is Seollimwon Temple Site, which was originally established under the reign of King Beopheung of Silla and then closed at the end of the Goryeo dynasty. Other relics include a stone lamp, 3-story stone pagoda, Honggakseonsa Monk Pagoda, and a stupa.

Seoraksan Daecheongbong Peak (설악산 대청봉)

19.6Km    2024-02-29

1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2883

Standing at 1,708 meters above sea level, Daecheongbong is the highest peak of Seoraksan Mountain. It is the third highest peak in South Korea, after Hallasan Mountain (1,950 meters) and Jirisan Mountain (1,915 meters). The peak is a home to a variety of alpine species, including dwarf pine, Korean rosebay, and Erman's Birch, and its summit offers breathtaking views. The shortest of Seoraksan's hiking trails is the Osaek course (Osaek-Seorak Falls-Daecheongbong), which takes about four hours.

Shifting Cultivation Bom Bom Festival (화전민 봄봄축제)

Shifting Cultivation Bom Bom Festival (화전민 봄봄축제)

19.6Km    2025-06-10

922-8 Gwangseok-ro, Duchon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-507-1433-8930

Shifting Cultivation Bom Bom Festival takes place in Bahoe Village, a small farming village in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon State. It is a farming experince program that includes trekking along the crystal clear stream of Yongsogyegok Valley and an activities that provide insight on shifting cultivation and the farmers' lifestyles. Participants can enjoy a guided tour, take part in farming activities, pick crops, and try a local meal made from fresh ingredients.