Mindungsan Mountain (민둥산)

0m 49838 2022-12-26

12, Mindungsan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-9053

Situated in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, Mindungsan Mountain (1,118.8 meters) is an unusual site when compared to other national peaks. As hinted by its name's meaning "bare mountain," there are few trees near its summit. Locals also refer to it as Eoksaesan (silver grass) Mountain because of the waves of eulalia covering its sides. The mountain remains this way because villagers burned the fields once a year to encourage the growth of wild herbs.

The mountain’s gradual slope offers an enjoyable trekking experience for hikers of all levels. In mid-October, waist-high silver grass is indeed everywhere, making it challenging for hikers to view the surrounding areas. Fortunately, certain spots near the peak offer breathtaking views of the gentle ridges and flowing hillsides.

Silver grass begins blooming in September and reaches peak colors between October and November. The Silver Grass Festival is held on Mindungsan Mountain every October, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees for a wonderful outdoor hiking experience and picturesque photo opportunities. The mountain is easily accessible by train allowing visitors from near and far to enjoy the fall colors.

On the outskirts of Mindungsan Mountain near Balgudeok village is Goebyeonggol Valley, which contains magnificent rock formations and limestone caves. Other nearby attractions include Hwaam Yaksu (spring water site), Auraji Naruteo famous for creating Jeongseon Arirang (a local version of the traditional folk song, Arirang), and Gariwangsan Mountain (known for wild ginseng).

High 1 Country Club (하이원 컨트리클럽)

5.8 Km 9253 2022-08-18

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

High 1 Country Club is located 1,100 meter above sea level, making it the highest golf course in Korea. Due to the lower air pressure, golfers may enjoy longer and farther-reaching golf drives. In addition, the temperature never goes over 25 degrees Celsius even in the middle of summer, offering a cool and pleasant condition for summer golfers.

Taking nature conservation into account, most of the area was formed using recycled rocks and debris from an abandoned mine, preventing acidic wastewater leaking from abandoned mines or dumps from contaminating the environment with heavy metals. At the same time, plants and wildflowers are planted around the surrounding areas to promote sustainable ecological stability.

Golfers who want to stay for more than just a day can experience warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance at the High 1 Country Club which has 197 rooms in total and also offers a great view of the 18-hole golf course.

Kangwon Land Casino (강원랜드 카지노)

5.9 Km 48693 2022-08-09

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

Kangwon Land Casino opened on October 28, 2000 as the only casino in Korea to allow the admission of Koreans. The casino is part of Kangwon Land Resort, a leisure complex which also offers 477 guestrooms.

High1 Grand Hotel Main Tower (하이원 그랜드 호텔 메인타워(구 강원랜드호텔))

5.9 Km 24092 2021-02-04

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

High1 Grand Hotel Main Tower is located in the highlands of the Baegunsan Mountain area in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do. This five-star hotel offers sophisticated services and various family entertainment facilities that include a theme park, golf course, and ski resort. The hotel is especially famous for its large casino, which is the only casino in Korea to allow the admission of Koreans. The hotel offers various guestrooms from the standard room for budget travelers to the luxurious suite rooms and a presidential room.

Unamjeong High1 Resort (하이원리조트 운암정)

6.0 Km 0 2024-03-20

265 High1-gil, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

This bakery café, nestled in a traditional hanok within the High1 Resort, offers a unique culinary experience. Its menu features desserts inspired by traditional Korean confections, complemented by a selection of coffee, medicinal herbal tea, and traditional tea. The café's highlight is the Dalbodeure kkot set (Korean dessert snack set “Flower”), a delightful assortment that includes monaka, gotgam mari (dried persimmon rolls), hodu gangjeong (deep-fried and braised walnuts), hongsi greek yogurt (greek yogurt with ripe persimmon), hangwa (traditional Korean sweets), and lotus root chips. Patrons can savor these tea and dessert offerings while enjoying the serene view of Jeongseon’s natural landscape.

High1 Haneulgil Trekking (하이원 하늘길 트레킹)

6.4 Km 1 2023-12-07

265-1 High1-gil, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

High1 Haneulgil Trekking trails were created using the Baegunsan Mountain hiking trail and roads used by coal miners in the past. The trekking trails consist of Mureungdowongil, Untangodogil, and Gowonsupgil trails. The trails are easy enough even for children to hike up. Once visitors reach the top, they can get down conveniently on the Sky1340 mountain gondola.

HILAND HOTEL [Korea Quality] / 하이랜드 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

7.1 Km 233719 2020-09-03

26, Gohan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-591-3500

Located at the entrance of Jeongseon High1 Resort, the Hi-Land Hotel boasts of modern interior and neat facilities. The rooms are composed of Special Double and Special Ondol that have wide space for comfortable rest; Ordinary Twin, Ordinary Double and Ordinary Ondol good to use with family and friends; and the Penthouse with wide living room and kitchen and bedrooms. Every room is equipped with a large TV, hardwood furniture, cozy bedclothes and clean bathroom. You can enjoy a meal with your family without having to go out anywhere as the Yangji Hwaro Sutbulgui Gui charcoal-grilled restaurant is situated on the first floor. The Hi-Land Hotel is well-known as a cost-effective accommodation in Gohan region and is frequented by skiers during winter. Kangwon Land, the largest casino in Korea for both foreigners and Koreans, is located nearby providing not only casino service but also a beautiful night view. It is about 2.5㎞ to Kangwon Land and 6.3㎞ to 18-hole High1 Country Club from the Hi-Land Hotel. It takes about 8 minutes by car to Jeongamsa Temple, which is one of the 5 temples in Korea that enshrine the real sarira of Sakyamuni Buddha, and SAMTAN Art Mine, which gave rebirth to an abandoned mine to be a new place for the art, and about 15 minutes to Manhangjae which is famous for trekking in wild flowers.

High1 Resort (하이원 리조트)

7.3 Km 12812 2022-12-26

424, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

Named to reflect the concept “first and foremost,” High1 is a multipurpose leisure resort consisting of High1 Resort, Kangwon Land Convention Hotel, Kangwon Land Casino, High1 Grand Hotel Main Tower, High1 Ski, High1 C.C., High1 Hotel, Valley Condominium, and Mountain Condominium. The ski resort, one of the most popular parts of the High1 complex, offers a 4.2 kilometer-long slope for beginners that runs from the summit of Jijangsan Mountain (altitude 1,345 meters). The ski resort has a total of 18 slopes, 3 gondolas, and 7 lifts.

The two hotels and three condominiums at High1 house a total of 1,577 rooms. Frequented by both Korean and non-Korean travelers, High1 also boasts an 18-hole golf course and Unamjeong, a traditional Korean restaurant. Nearby tourist sites include Jeongseon Rail Bike, Ararichon, Auraji, Gariwangsan Recreational Forest, Jeongseon 5-day Market, Mindungsan Mountain, Donggang River, Jeongseon Sogeumgang River, and Hwaamdonggul Cave.

Jeongseon Morundae Cliff (몰운대 (정선))

7.6 Km 11167 2021-05-31

1330, Yaksu-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-9053

Morundae Cliff is one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Hwaam. The tip of the steep cliff is adorned with three specimens of 500-year-old pine trees. Legend has it that gods would perch on the cliff’s top and enjoy the beautiful view. At the foot of the cliff lies a large sheet of rock that can accommodate hundreds of people.

High1 Ski Resort (하이원리조트 스키장)

7.6 Km 137585 2023-12-28

500, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

High1 Ski Resort is equipped with lifts and ski slopes for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced skiers, providing an enjoyable environment for the whole family. It is also designed to be the most environmental-friendly ski resort in the nation. Preserving the mountain while making the slopes, in spring various wild edible greens are seen and in summer many wild flowers bloom, making the resort an eco-travel attraction all year round. The revolving restaurant at the mountain top, 1,340 meters above sea level, provides an amazing view of the surrounding area with one full rotation every hour.

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