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Hyoseok Culture Village Buckwheat Food Street (효석문화마을 메밀음식거리)

Hyoseok Culture Village Buckwheat Food Street (효석문화마을 메밀음식거리)

5.3 Km    30194     2021-03-11

31, Gipung 3-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2771

The Hyoseok Culture Village is the place where author Lee Hyo-seok (penname “Gasan”) was born and raised. The village is also the setting of the author’s story "When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,” one of the most celebrated Korean short stories to date. Since 1999, the Hyoseok Cultural Festival has been held here every September to commemorate the writer. Visitors to the festival can enjoy various foods and events as well as a replica of scenes from the book. For those that are searching for a more tranquil visit, avoid the month of September, when the buckwheat flowers are in full bloom. Don't forget to try all the different memil (buckwheat) dishes offered throughout the area all year round.

Bongpyeong 5-day Market (봉평5일장/봉평시장 (2, 7 일))

Bongpyeong 5-day Market (봉평5일장/봉평시장 (2, 7 일))

5.3 Km    34939     2020-06-19

14-1, Dongijangteo-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-9987

Bongpyeong Market opens on days with '2' and '7' with the interval of five days.  One can imagine as the protagonist in the famous novel by Lee Hyo-seok 'When the Buckwheat Blossoms' as he or she goes through the market. Recently, memil without fail, has been the top product in the market. From Memil Mak-guksu (buckwheat noodles), Memil-buchim (buckwheat pancake), Memil-jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe), Memil-Jjinbbang (buckwheat steamed bun), Tojong Memil-Sundae, Memil Guksu-Jeongol (buckwheat noodles hotpot), Memil Namu Bibimbap and more, a variety of buckwheat-related foods can be found in this market.

Myeongga (명가)

Myeongga (명가)

5.4 Km    479     2021-08-07

16-7, Boraeryeong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-333-4333

Serving a variety of Chinese dishes, it has a large space that can accommodate group diners. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.

Gajae Wa Gom Pension [Korea Quality] / 가재와곰펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

Gajae Wa Gom Pension [Korea Quality] / 가재와곰펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

6.1 Km    19     2023-12-22

212-27 , Heungjeonggyegok 4-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-3357

Gajae-Wa-Gom is a log-built pension in the upper Heungjeong Valley in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. The guestrooms are cozy cabins, either red-clayed single-storey, or two-sotrey cabins. Gajae-dong and Wa-dong have an ondol 1st floor with a bedroom upstairs, while Gom-dong has a 1st floor bed room with an attic above. The red-clayed cabin, Hwangto, has a furnace-fired ondol. All rooms have terraces where guests can enjoy barbecue meals.There are karaoke rooms and foot volleyball courts outside, and free coffee and tea are provided in the lounge.

Hoengseong National SoopCheWon (국립횡성숲체원)

Hoengseong National SoopCheWon (국립횡성숲체원)

8.1 Km    46950     2023-12-07

777 Cheongtaesan-ro, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hoengseong National SoopCheWon is located 850 meters above sea level on Cheongtaesan Mountain. It is Korea's first national forest education center to be opened and operated by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Follow the Neulsolgil trail along the nut pine trees to reach the Forest Healing Center to experience the wellness programs available for visitors of all ages. Visitors can also enjoy nature to the fullest by catching glimpses of small wild animals like squirrels and pine cones among the trees. There's also a creek by the birch forest and a walking deck suited for visitors of all ages and wheelchair users.

Jeonggangwon - Traditional Korean Food Culture Experience Center (정강원 (한국전통음식문화체험관))

Jeonggangwon - Traditional Korean Food Culture Experience Center (정강원 (한국전통음식문화체험관))

8.8 Km    28797     2020-06-29

2010-13, Geumdanggyegok-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-333-1011

Jeonggangwon - Traditional Korean Food Culture Experience Center was established in order to preserve, research, distribute and promote the values and merits of traditional Korean food culture in the world. There are various hands-on facilities for traditional food culture such as an exhibition hall, cooking room, and a fermentation room. The center is a great place for anyone who wants to learn more about traditional Korean food culture and take part in various experiences.

Cheongtaesan National Recreational Forest (국립 청태산자연휴양림)

Cheongtaesan National Recreational Forest (국립 청태산자연휴양림)

9.6 Km    43517     2022-09-06

610, Cheongtaesan-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-343-9707

The 1,200-meter-high Cheongtaesan Mountain is a mountain where planted and naturally growing trees flourish in harmony, creating dense forests that provide a habitat for woodland creatures. In the summer, the forest is a convenient stopover for vacationers headed for the East Coast and both children and adults can enjoy learning about the local ecology at the Forest Education Facility.

Lohas Park & Wacapuca (로하스파크&와카푸카)

Lohas Park & Wacapuca (로하스파크&와카푸카)

13.0 Km    38867     2020-01-03

162-28, Jageundosa-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Lohas Garden & WacaPuca is an eco-themed park located 700 meters above sea level in the highlands of Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Province. Sitting in the most beautiful national forest of Phyeongchang (Total area 3,305,785㎡ Structural area 396,694㎡), Lohas Garden offers the most natural scenic views in Korea.

Dunnae Folk Village (둔내민속촌)

13.5 Km    17990     2024-02-26

47 Dunnae-ro 47beon-gil, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
033-342-7807

Dunnae Folk Village is a traditional Korean restaurant in Hoengseong, known for its focus on local cuisine. Their signature dish, gondeure namul bap (thistle rice), is prepared with a health-conscious approach. The rice, cooked in a hot stone pot, exudes a delightful fragrance and pairs exceptionally well with the gangdoenjang (seasoned soybean paste) offered alongside it. Additionally, the restaurant offers a variety of Korean dishes, including deodeok gui baekban (grilled deodeok set menu), namul doenjang jjigae (salad soybean paste jjigae), and gamja jeon (potato pancake).

Welli Hilli Park Snow Park (웰리힐리파크 스노우파크)

Welli Hilli Park Snow Park (웰리힐리파크 스노우파크)

14.6 Km    50021     2023-12-27

451, Gowon-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Opened in December 1995, Welli Hilli Park is a resort complex located over 48.6 million square meters around Sulibong Peak in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do. The park is located in a region that often experiences heavy snow, providing the perfect skiing environment. Welli Hilli Park offers state-of-the-art facilities including gondolas that are able to transport 20,000 skiers per hour, and an automatic snow-management system. Guests are assured of a pleasant experience thanks to the efforts of the resort's customer satisfaction team.

Welli Hilli Snow Park offers a total of 20 slopes, including seven internationally certified slopes. The snow park is especially popular among snowboarders and was the first ski resort in Asia to host the World Snowboard Championships in 2009. Snowboarders can use the large-scale half-pipe and fun park, while skiiers enjoy the mogul course. Outside of the winter ski season, guests can enjoy golfing at the public greens.