Jeongseon Arirang Festival (정선아리랑제)
8.3Km 2025-01-03
Bongyang-ri, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-560-3000
Arirang is a globally renowned Korean folk song. The song is rooted in many different regions and thus has several versions of “Arirang” in Korea. “Jeongseon Arirang” is the source of all “Arirang,” and in recognition of its value, it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012. The Jeongseon Arirang Festival is held to preserve and develop the folk song. It starts off with the Chilhyeon Ritual Ceremony, held in honor of the patriotic fidelity of chilhyeon, the seven sages in the last years of the Goryeo Dynasty who appear in the origin story of “Jeongseon Arirang.” The ceremony also prays for a successful festival and the well-being of the county’s people. The festival features 83 events, including the Arirang Parade and the National Arirang Singing Contest.
◎ Jeongseon Arirang
Before attending the Jeongseon Arirang Festival, it is recommended to listen to “Jeongseon Arirang.” Hearing its melodious highs and lows while viewing the winding mountain ridges surrounding Jeongseon will enhance your understanding and appreciation of “Jeongseon Arirang.”
◎ Chilhyeon Ritual Ceremony
The Chilhyeon Ritual Ceremony honors the patriotic loyalty of seven sages—Jeon O-ryun, Sin An, Kim Chung-han, Yi Su-saeng, Byeon Gwi-su, Kim Wi, and Go Cheon-u—who remained loyal to Goryeo Dynasty during its fall.
Jeongseon 5-day Market / Jeongseon Arirang Market (정선5일장 / 정선 아리랑시장 (2, 7일))
8.3Km 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.
SangYuJae (상유재)
8.3Km 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.
Ssarigol (싸리골)
8.4Km 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).
Byeongbangchi Skywalk (병방치 스카이워크)
9.9Km 2023-12-28
225, Byeongbangchi-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-563-4100
Byeongbangchi Skywalk is located between Gyuram-ri and Buksil-ri in Jeongseon-eup and features breathtaking views of the nearby Bamseom, which is shaped like the Korean peninsula by the flowing Donggang River. Byeongbangchi Skywalk offers a thrilling experience as it gives the feeling of walking in the sky thanks to the tempered glass floor of this 11-meter U-shaped structure projecting from the cliff at an altitude of 583 meters.
Jeongseon Railbike (정선레일바이크)
11.0Km 2022-12-23
745, Nochusan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-563-8787
Jeongseon Railbike was the first railbike location to open in Korea. Offering both two- and four-person bikes, riders depart from Gujeol Station and travel 7.2 kilometers along an abandoned railway track to Auraji Station. The tracks pass along the clean river, through a forest, and through old train tunnels decorated with vibrant lights.
The track of Jeongseon Railbike is relatively flat, making it easy for all riders to enjoy the passing scenery in comfort. The full track takes about 30~40 minutes to complete. After arriving, visitors can hop aboard the train that takes riders back to Gujeol Station. There are cafes at Gujeol and Auraji Stations designed to look like a grasshopper and a fish, respectively. These train cafes make for great photos! The Ant Pension also is fun, designed just like an ant.
Deoksangigyegok Valley (덕산기 계곡)
11.7Km 2024-02-13
Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Deoksangigyegok Valley is adorned with several waterfalls, the most majestic being a 40-meter-tall waterfall located upstream. The beauty of the valley is further enhanced by numerous ponds scattered throughout the area. Notable landmarks include Nangmoam Rock, situated upstream, which strikingly resembles a reclining woman, and Seokburam Rock in the midstream area, said to mirror the image of a sitting Buddha. The valley itself, soaring over 100 meters high, is characterized by layered rock cliffs. These formations are the result of tectonic movements and weathering that have occurred over hundreds of millions of years, adding a profound sense of history and natural wonder to the landscape.
Pyeongchang Yukbaekmajigi (평창 육백마지기)
12.1Km 2024-11-11
583-76 Cheongoksan-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2771
Yukbaekmajigi refers to the peak of Cheongoksan Mountain on the southern side of Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. The large field is the size of six soccer fields and is 1,256 meters above sea level. The name comes from the saying that the field is large enough to spread 600 mal (Korean unit of measure) of rice seeds. Yukbaekmajigi is easy to reach by car and is becoming a popular eco-friendly tourist attraction. The view from the peak includes an open view of 20 large wind power generators on the vast field. There are also various photo zones for visitors.
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