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Ssarigol (싸리골)

Ssarigol (싸리골)

9.6Km    2016-09-26

1312, Jeongseon-ro, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-562-4554

Ssarigol is a Korean restaurant famous for serving rice cooked with gondeure (Cirsium Setidens), a plant which grows in the alpine regions of Gangwon-do. The savory and fresh taste of the gondeurenamul-bap has been the restaurant’s secret to success. Ssarigol has captivated the taste buds of its customers by offering healthy food at an affordable price. The main menu items include gondeurenamul-bap, and dotorimuk-muchim (seasoned acorn jelly).

SangYuJae (상유재)

SangYuJae (상유재)

9.6Km    2024-12-19

22-8 Bongyang 3-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5377-1162

Sangyujae is the oldest hanok in Jeongseon-gun and has been designated a Gangwon-do tangible cultural asset. Next to the old stone wall stands a beautiful mulberry tree, which at 600 years old is itself a natural monument. The house consists of a sarangchae where visitors can stay, and an anchae, in which the owner resides. Rooms are equipped with ondol underfloor heating and bathrooms - but not TVs, the absence of which helps guests focus on their companions and on the traditional experience. Jeongseon Arirang Market is a short walk away.

Jeongseon 5-day Market / Jeongseon Arirang Market (정선5일장 / 정선 아리랑시장 (2, 7일))

Jeongseon 5-day Market / Jeongseon Arirang Market (정선5일장 / 정선 아리랑시장 (2, 7일))

9.8Km    2023-12-28

36, Oiljang-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-563-6200

Jeongseon 5-day Market is a representative traditional market in Korea. Opening every five days on dates ending in a 2 or 7, the marketplace is crowded with both locals and visitors alike. The local vendors sell produce and other agricultural products and manufactured goods. While the market was very active during the peak of the coal mining industry, the market faced a sharp decline after its end. However, in 1999, a special tourist train begin operating, taking tourists from Seoul to the market. Thanks to this, the current A-Train, the market is thriving. Also called the Jeongseon Arirang Market, visitors can enjoy performances of this intangible cultural heritage as well as taste the local foods. While the permanent market is open every day, it is most active on days of the fifth-day market, and on Saturdays.

Jeongseon Station (정선역)

10.1Km    2017-07-10

55, Noksong 8-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

The population of Jeongseon greatly decreased after the decline of the coal mining business in Korea. With the loss of travelers, many stations on the Jeongseon Line switched to non-manned operations; Jeongseon Station is the only station to maintain staff.

Despite losing population, Jeongseon has maintained popularity due to its history as the birthplace of Korea's folk song, Arirang, and for Jeongseon Traditional Market, held every weekend.

Donggwang Sikdang (동광식당)

Donggwang Sikdang (동광식당)

10.3Km    2024-03-20

27 Noksong 1-gil, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

With over 50 years of history, this jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant is a cherished local establishment. Its standout dish is hwanggi jokbal (braised pigs' feet with milk vetch roots), renowned for its chewy texture and clean flavor. The meat and cartilage are tenderized through extended braising with milk vetch roots, which also impart a subtle flavor to the dish. Another highlight on the menu is the kotdeungchigi guksu (buckwheat noodles), a Jeongseon-style dish featuring chewy buckwheat noodles cooked in a broth flavored with perilla and soybean paste.

Raftman(뗏꾼)

10.6Km    2025-04-29

강원특별자치도 정선군 정선읍 애산로 51

ARI-The Spirit of Korea(아리아라리)

10.6Km    2025-04-29

강원특별자치도 정선군 정선읍 애산로 51
033-560-3016

Jangamsan Paragliding Field (장암산 활공장)

Jangamsan Paragliding Field (장암산 활공장)

13.6Km    2022-06-27

129, Jangamdong-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-2625

Paragliding is controlled by the power of body weight. Hang gliding and paragliding are both included in manpowered gliders, which refers to gliders weighing less than 50 kilograms in dead weight. Paragliding has the shortest history among air sports, but is the most popular manpower glider.

Anyone can enjoy paragliding and after a 3 to 4-hour training course, participants can take off from a 50 meter steep hill. The total weight of the glide is just 10 kilograms, light enough to carry on one’s back, and carries very little danger if riders follow proper precautions.

Jangamsan Paragliding Field is located near Pyeongchang and the mountain is mainly comprised of stones, making it possible for people to enjoy a real thermal flight experience. The field is suitable for families who wish to enjoy camping with paragliding. The landing field is situated along the Pyeongchanggang River, which is also available for swimming after the flight. The river has a spacious pool on both upstream and downstream, making it a perfect venue for safety clinic education as well.

Auraji Lake (아우라지)

Auraji Lake (아우라지)

14.7Km    2022-12-26

69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-9053

Auraji is the name of a lake located in Yeoryang-myeon in Jeongseon-gun. It is here that Jeongseon Arirang, the Intangible Cultural Asset of Gangwon-do, originated. The area has long been famous for its beautiful, clean mountains and rivers. Its name is derived from the Korean word eoureojida, meaning "to meet" as the waters of Pyeongchang and Samcheok unite in this area.

Part of the upper stream of Namhangang River, Auraji was a famous starting point of log rafts transporting timber to Hanyang, the original name of Seoul. In the old days, one could always hear the singing of boatmen who came from all over the nation. The lyrics of Jeongseon Arirang reveal the sadness and longing of a woman awaiting her husband who left for business to a far-away place or left to transport timber.

Jeongseon Arirang Training Hall (정선아리랑 전수관)

14.7Km    2021-07-21

69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-560-2897

Jeongseon Arirang is an important intangible heritage of Korea, being designated Gangwon-do Intangible Cultural Asset No. 1, as well as recorded as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heriatge. The song was created in the late Goryeo dynasty by seven worshippers of the dynasty who settled in Jeongseon. The song was made to help the local scholars understand Chinese poetry, and to express the stories and emotions to the locals. The Jeongseon Arirang Training Hall was established to preserve and promote this history, as well as develop the local folk culture. The hall is located by the Auraji riverside at the point where Songcheon and Goljicheon Streams meet. The facilities are comprised of three buildings, divided into an exhibition area, and a experience area. In the experience area, visitors can learn how to perform Jeongseon Arirang by official holders of the intangible heritage. Programs are free but require advance reservation.