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

5.5 Km 9518 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.

Hambaeksan Mountain (함백산)

6.5 Km 29090 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.

Cheonjedan Altar on Taebaeksan Mountain (태백산 천제단)

6.9 Km 18937 2022-09-13

168, Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-550-2741

Cheonjedan Altar is a set of altars that were set up by people in the past to offer goods to the heavens. Old records such as the "Samguksagi (History of the Three Kingdoms)" state that the Silla kingdom organized rituals in Taebaeksan Mountain, as it was considered a sacred mountain.

Cheonjedan Altar consists of three altars with the main Cheonwangdan Altar at the center; Janggundan Altar to the north; and Hadan Altar (Lower Altar) to the south. The altars were built by stackings stones to serve as a holy fortress. Cheonwangdan Altar is made of natural stones. It has an oval shape and measures 27.5 meters in circumference, 3 meters in x_height.

Taebaek Coal Museum (태백석탄박물관)

7.1 Km 7029 2019-02-09

195, Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-552-7730

Taebaek Coal Museum is located where coal was first discovered within Korea. While coal has declined in use, the resource served an important role in the modernization of the nation. The museum is a place where you can learn about the history of Korea’s coal industry through well-organized exhibitions.

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival (태백산 눈축제)

7.2 Km 83996 2024-01-03

168 Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-553-6900

Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival is a festive winter event that takes place admist the grandeur of the Taebaeksan Mountain. Various programs like snow carving contest, snow sculpture exhibition, ice sledding, igloo café and more are planned for entertainment and fun.

365 Safe Town (365세이프타운)

8.7 Km 15245 2024-02-22

15 Pyeonghwa-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-550-3101

365 Safe Town is the largest comprehensive safety experience center in the country, integrating education and entertainment facilities under the theme of safety. It features five main 4D experience zones covering earthquakes, forest fires, storm and flood damages, snow disaster, and terrorism, along with Escape from Singing Room and Airplane experience zone. Visitors can learn CPR, descending health line use, fire and smoke escape technique, fire extinguisher use through hands-on experiences.

Bunjuryeong Wildflower Trekking (분주령야생화 트레킹)

9.3 Km 23647 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.

Samtan Art Mine (삼탄아트마인)

9.6 Km 7801 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.

High1 Palace Hotel formerly High1 Hotel (하이원 팰리스호텔(구 하이원호텔))

13.2 Km 16555 2020-05-14

399, Gohan 7-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

At 1,100m above sea level, High1 Palace Hotel offers a beautiful view of High1 Country Club (High1 C.C.). The hotel provides a variety of elegant, tasteful rooms with top-notch facilities; rooms range in price from a standard room to the Royal Suite.

'High Land' at High1, is a woodland palace-like, high-end restaurant that offers exquisite international cuisine as well as the traditional food of Gangwon-do province. The hotel also includes a multi-functional convention center. Its location on the pristine mountain highlands makes it an ideal venue for small family gatherings and parties.

Your stay at High1 hotel will leave you with heart-warming memories that will last you at lifetime.

Memilchon Makguksu (메밀촌막국수)

13.3 Km 1 2023-12-07

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.

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