O2 Ski Resort (오투리조트 스키장)

.0M 2022-12-26

861, Seohak-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-580-7000

The O2 Ski Resort is located in Taebaek, Gangwon-do, the center of leisure in Korea. In summer, there is no heat wave nor mosquitos and in winter, it receives the first snowfall in Korea as well as the longest snow season. This town-style resort is located only ten minutes from downtown Taebaek and is a world-class leisure town with various facilties and sightseeing attractions nearby. The O2 Ski Resort has been specially designed for families with ski slopes for adults and a sledding hill and kids' park.

Hambaeksan Mountain (함백산)

2.8Km 2022-10-18

4246-55, Taebaeksan-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-550-2828

With an elevation of 1,573 meters above sea level, Hambaeksan Mountain is the tallest mountain in the eastern part of Gangwon-do. The main ridge of the mountain stretches between the city of Taebaek to the east and Yeongwol and Jeongseon counties to the west. The mountain offers a fine vantage point from which to get a sweeping look at the entire region (including Taebaeksan and Baegunsan mountains) and commands a striking view of the sunrise over East Sea. Hambaeksan Mountain is particularly well known for its breathtaking snowscapes and extensive wildflower beds.

Taebaek Eutteum Hanu (태백으뜸한우)

3.4Km 2024-03-20

208 Beonyeong-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Taebaek Eutteum Hanu is a specialized Hanu (Korean beef) restaurant that uses beef directly sourced from its own farm. The tender texture of the anchangsal (grilled thin skirt) is its signature dish. Their So hanmari set menu (assorted beef cuts set menu) features four different cuts of meat, offering a variety of flavors. The clean and neatly presented side dishes, along with the flavorful doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), complement the beef perfectly. The Ttukbaegi bulgogi (bulgogi hot pot) is another popular item on the menu.

Taebaek Dakgalbi (태백닭갈비)

3.8Km 2024-03-20

10 Jungangnam 1-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Taebaek Dakgalbi is a quaint restaurant known for its dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) dishes. The highlight of their menu is the mul dakgalbi (spicy chicken stew), which includes fresh chicken and a variety of vegetables simmered in a savory broth, enriched with kkaennip (perilla leaves). Patrons have the option to enhance their meal with dangmyeon (glass noodles) or udon. A popular way to round off the dining experience is with a serving of bokkeumbap (fried rice).

Hwangji Pond (황지연못)

3.8Km 2024-12-23

12 Hwangjiyeonmot-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Hwangji Pond, located in downtown Taebaek, is a source of the Nakdonggang River, flowing all the way to the Yeongnam Plain. The pond is divided into three sections: Sangji, with a diameter of 100 meters, Jungji and Haji. Although it is small in size, the pond supplies 5,000 tons of water a day.

Kimseobangne Dakgalbi (김서방네닭갈비)

3.9Km 2024-03-20

7-1 Sijangnam 1-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Kimseobangnae Dakgalbi is a Taebaek-style dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) restaurant located at the entrance of Hwangji Pond. This version of dakgalbi is distinct from the Chuncheon style as it includes vegetables like kkaennip (perilla leaves), cabbage, and ssukgat (crown daisy) cooked in broth. The fragrant aroma of ssukgat and the spicy soup beautifully complement the chicken. The homemade sauce enhances the broth's flavor, and finishing the meal with bokkeumbap (fried rice) prepared using the remaining soup is considered a highlight.

Taebaeksan Hanok Pension [Korea Quality] / 태백산 한옥펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.0Km 2023-08-31

34 , Sorotgol-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-552-2367

Taebaek Mountain Hanok Pension is a 200 year old traditional Korean house built of red pinewood, and located in a highland area surrounded by the beautiful mountain scenery of Taebaek and Hanbaek Mountains. In summer you can sit in the yard eating watermelon or enjoying a barbecue, while in winter you can eat sweet potatoes roasted in the fireplace - making many good memories. Traditional weddings can be hosted, and traditional games such as yunnori and hoops are available. Nearby tourist attractions include Cheoram Village, a coal mine, and Guwau Village, where an annual Sunflower Festival is held.

Taebaek Sangjang-dong Mural Village (태백 상장동 벽화마을)

4.5Km 2019-08-01

64, Sangjangnam-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-550-2828

Taebaek Sangjang-dong Mural Village, also called “Nambu Village”, is located in Sangjang-dong, Taebaek-si as the name refers. The village has been improved upon by residents who volunteered and shared their artistic talents to participate in Taebaek-si’s new village movement in 2011. Each alley throughout the village gives a unique and refreshing ambience that created a turning point in the village. Also, valuable events such as ‘Yeontan (briquette) painting contest’ are held for students and families to participate in and share their warm hearts. The Central Inland Region Train (O-Train), which began operating as of April 12, 2013 by Korail, stops in Taebaek-si, so tourists can easily reach the mural village via train.

Taebaeksan National Park (태백산 국립공원)

4.5Km 2021-09-11

4778, Taebaeksan-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-550-0000

Taebaeksan Mountain range encompasses several peaks such as Yeongbong Peak (alt. 1,560 m), where in the past, people would conduct rites to venerate Heaven at Cheonjedan Altar; Janggunbong Peak (alt. 1,567 m), Munsubong Peak (alt. 1,517 m), and its summit of Hambaeksan Mountain (alt. 1,572 m). Taebaeksan Mountain serves as a home to diverse wild animals and plants, including several endangered species. The higher plains are covered with alpine vegetation. The mountain becomes hot pink with mountain rhododendron and azalea in the spring; green with thick forest and pristine waters in the summer; rainbow colored with changing leaves in the fall; and white with snow in the winter.

Taebaek Sunflower Festival (태백 해바라기축제)

5.5Km 2022-08-31

38-20, Guwau-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-553-9707

The Taebaek Sunflower Festival takes place in Guwau Village, celebrating the area’s wide array of colorful wildflowers and endless field of sunflowers (the largest sunflower patch in Korea). The festival takes place in an area of 661,157 ㎡ filled with 300 species of wild flowers along with a sunflower field walking path. The festival offers hands-on program with wild flowers.

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