Kangwon Land Casino (강원랜드 카지노)

45.0M 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.

Unamjeong High1 Resort (하이원리조트 운암정)

180.2M 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.

High 1 Country Club (하이원 컨트리클럽)

367.5M 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.

High1 Haneulgil Trekking (하이원 하늘길 트레킹)

519.9M 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.

High1 Ski Resort (하이원리조트 스키장)

1.8Km 2024-11-20

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.

Memilchon Makguksu (메밀촌막국수)

2.4Km 2025-08-01

79 Gohan-ro, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

Memilchon Makguksu gained public attention for its delicious gondeure bap (thistle rice) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles) after appearing in the television show "Wednesday Food Talk." The restaurant has even earned patents for their original recipes of certain dishes. The most popular menu item is Gondeure Set Menu, which includes a thistle hot pot rice served along with a variety of side dishes. The buckwheat noodles served at this restaurant offers a refreshing taste that can only be encountered in Gangwon. The restaurant may run out of ingredients and close early during vacation season, so visitors are advised to call and check for availability in advance. Drivers can use the public parking lot across from the restaurant.

HILAND HOTEL (하이랜드호텔)

5.6Km 2025-04-18

6626-26 , Gangwonnam-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-591-3500

The Highland Hotel, located at the entrance of High1 Resort in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, offers visitors to the Gohan area cost-efficient accommodation and is a favorite with winter skiers. The hotel offers a choice between ondol rooms and bedrooms; both are large and comfortable. Guests can use the restaurant on the first floor. Both the High1 Golf Course and Gangwon Land Casino are close by. Nearby visitor attractions include Jeongamsa Temple (one of the 5 Korean temples housing physical remains of the Buddha) - just 8 to 15 minutes away by car; Manhangjae Mountain; and Samtan Art Mine, an art theme-park inside an abandoned coal mine.

Samtan Art Mine (삼탄아트마인)

6.3Km 2022-08-31

1445-44, Hambaeksan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
82-33-591-3001

Samtan Art Mine is an art complex transformed from an abandoned mine. After being used as a coal mine for 40 years, the mine turned into an art complex in 2001. With more than 100,000 art works on exhibit as well as the harmony between the art installations and the interior, which still maintains elements of the former coal mine, the art mine creates a unique atmosphere that cannot be found elsewhere. With lots to see and the availability of many special programs, Samtan Art Mine offers an unique experience and serves as a great photo spot for tourists.

Mindungsan Mountain (민둥산)

7.7Km 2024-10-08

Mureung-ri, Nam-myeon, 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’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.

Bunjuryeong Wildflower Trekking (분주령야생화 트레킹)

10.1Km 2024-03-20

Hwajeon-dong, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Bunjuryeong Wildflower Trekking is a trekking course that extends from Geumdaebong Peak in Taebaek's Daedeoksan Mountain to the source of the Hangang River, Geomnyongso Spring. The trekking section (6.9 km) from Dumundongjae Pass to Bunjuryeong Pass is renowned as a paradise for wildflowers and wildlife, including natural monuments like the flying squirrel and ichneumon wasp. Visitors can access this trekking course by making a reservation in advance.

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