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Miinpokpo Falls (삼척 미인폭포)

14.2Km    2023-09-26

77-162, Munuijae-ro, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-4062

Miinpokpo Falls, located near Taebaek-si, has various size waterfalls from small to large. There's a sad legend on why the waterfall got its name. There is a tomb of a beautiful woman near the waterfall, who jumped to her death after losing two husbands through early death. There's also a valley that's called the Grand Canyon of Korea nearby. It takes approximately 15 minutes to get to the fall from Yeoraesa Temple parking lot on foot through 300 meters of trekking.   

High Healing 1 (산림힐링재단(하이힐링원))

High Healing 1 (산림힐링재단(하이힐링원))

14.8Km    2024-12-16

113 Seomjigol-gil, Sangdong-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-370-7777

High Healing 1, established in 2019 as a social contribution foundation and wellness institution under Kangwon Land, aims to enhance public health and quality of life. It offers high-quality programs such as life detox, forest education & therapy, and healing experiences utilizing content that combines natural healing factors with cultural and artistic elements. Notably, High Healing 1 was chosen as one of the '64 Recommended Wellness Destinations of 2023' by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. With this, High Healing 1 has become the first wellness tourism destination in Yeongwol-gun.

Gwonjinsadaek House (권진사댁)

Gwonjinsadaek House (권진사댁)

19.0Km    2024-12-13

39 , Nakcheondang-gil, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9016-3201

Gwonjinsadaek House is a magnificent historic house with a history of more than 130 years, also known as Seongam House located in Chunyang-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. The first thing you notice as you walk inside past the tall gate is the sarangchae (detached building). There four guest rooms, Keun Sarangbang (large room), Jakeun Sarangbang (small room), Saesarangbang (new study room), and Jungbang (medium-sized room), all of which are ondol (underfloor heated) rooms except for Keun Sarangbang. There are no showers, toilets, or cooking facilities inside the rooms. Breakfast is not provided, but rice cakes and tea are complimentary. Nearby tourist attractions include the Mansan House and the East and West Three-Story Stone Pagodas in Seodong-ri, Bonghwa.

Seongamje / 성암재

Seongamje / 성암재

19.5Km    2025-03-05

19-18 , Seodong-gil, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-673-5011

Seongamjae in Chunyang-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built in 1915 by Seongam Kang Seung-won, son of Uijae Kang Pil who was an early campaigner for independence from Japan. Built of pinewood, the house is now equipped with modern facilities. In-room cooking is not allowed, a pay-for brunch is available. Next door is Bonghwa Mansan Old House, a National Folk Cultural Asset which guests are free to look around. Chunyang Station on the Yeongdong Line is a 5-minute walk away, and a luggage storage service is available.