Eulji Observatory (을지전망대)

12.5Km 2022-10-14

621, Hu-ri, Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-481-9021

Eulji Observatory, located near the Military Demarcation Line along the ridge of Gachilbong Peak, is now one of the most informative sites dating back to the Korean War. From Eulji Observatory, visitors can see North Korean land from afar as well as Birobong Peak of Geumgangsan Mountain. It is the northernmost DMZ attraction and over 100,000 people visit this observation platform every year.

Yanggu Center Festival (국토정중앙 양구 배꼽축제)

12.7Km 2022-12-28

366-33, Parksookeun-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-482-9172

Held at the center of the Korean Peninsula, the Yanggu Center Fesitval is the main summer festival of Yanggu-gun. The festival takes place around Seocheonbyeon Leports Park.

Youth Yanggu Gomchwi Green Festa (청춘양구 곰취축제)

12.8Km 2024-04-25

Sang-ri, Yanggu-eup, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2708-9172

Youth Yanggu Gomchwi Green Festa takes place in May and celebrates gomchwi, an edible wild green that grows in abundance in Yanggu. The green grows high in the mountains and is said to be favored by bears, giving it it's name ("gom" means "bear" in Korean). Gomchwi is highly sought out for its various medicial benefits.

Park Soo Keun Museum (박수근미술관)

13.6Km 2022-12-23

265-15, Parksookeun-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-480-7226

Park Soo Keun (1914-1965) was an artist who devoted his life to drawing the lives of ordinary people with a warm gaze. The Park Soo Keum Museum, which has a floor space of 700 square meters, is built upon the artist’s birthplace in his hometown in Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do. The museum was founded with the intent to develop into a major cultural space for the region and to honor Park Soo Keun’s life and art. The collection of Park Soo Keun’s artworks shown at the museum include his oil paintings, a number of prints such as "The Tree and Two Ladies" and "Tapdori," watercolor painting "Watercolors," and dozens of other drawings.

Seoraksan National Park (Inner Section) (설악산국립공원 (내설악))

13.6Km 2021-04-13

Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, at an altitude of 1,708 meters, is the highest peak among the Taebaek Mountain Range, providing amazing view all year round. With various flowers in spring, clear and fresh stream water in summer, fall foliage in fall, and snow covered mountain in winter, Seoraksan Mountain is the most beautiful mountain in Korea.

The inner section ("Naeseorak") of the mountain stretches from the borderline of Hangyeryeong Pass and Misiryeong Pass to Inje-gun in the west. There are various valleys and waterfalls not to be missed as well as several hiking courses that represent the mountain.

Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)

14.3Km 2021-08-12

127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-480-2586

The Center of Korea Observatory in Yanggu-gun is named for its location at the center of the Korean Peninsula. It is equipped with an 80-centimeter reflecting telescope. There is also an exhibition hall providing the most recent astronomy news, a planetarium showing the night sky, and a range of hands-on programs.

The 4th Tunnel (제4땅굴)

14.8Km 2022-10-14

Ihyeon-ri, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-481-9021

The 4th Tunnel was discovered on March 3, 1990. It is located 1,200 meters from the Military Demarcation Line in the demilitarized zone of South Korea. This is the only tunnel to be discovered that provides full access to tour groups. Educational instruction is given in the square outside the tunnel.

INJE HOTEL/ 인제호텔(INJE HOTEL)

16.1Km 2025-03-18

4 , Inje-ro 187beon-gil, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-461-4035, +82-10-5215-1551

The Inje Hotel in Inje-eup, Gangwon-do, offers a variety of rooms including standard, VIP, large ondol rooms, and special rooms for particular customer groups. Separate shower rooms are shared. There is a Korean restaurant on the first floor, and lobby facilities include a free fax machine, a beverage/ramen vending machine, a water purifier, and a microwave. Coffee beans are always available. The hotel is close to Inje Intercity Bus Terminal, while tourist attractions within walking distance include the Sanchon Folk Museum and the Skyfall Culture Center.

X-game Resort (Naerincheon Bungee Jumping) (엑스게임리조트(내린천 번지점프))

16.1Km 2025-01-06

2254, Seorak-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-461-5216

Situated in Inje-gun, Gangwon-do, X-game Resort Naerincheon (Stream) Bungee Jumping is a leaning tower style bungee jumping facility, like those common in Australia. To secure safety, the facility is tilted at 60 degrees and flanked by steel frames on both sides. Adopting technologies employed by Bungee Big, a renowned company in Australia, it offers one of the safest bungee jumping experiences for visitors. The 63 meter high jump platform will give visitors a thrill as they jump towards the stream below.

For those who have fear of bungee jumping, try Slingshots, that shoots up to the sky. They are easily accessible and ideal for family visitors and couples. Two people at a time can ride the slingshots, and there are two towers (30 meters high) supporting slingshots on both sides. Shot from the bottom, slingshots can fly one and half times as high as the x_height of the jumping facility. Flying over 45 meters in a matter of seconds, slingshots offer extreme thrills for friends, couples, or family visitors.

Soyangho Lake (Yanggu Section) (소양호(양구))

19.7Km 2023-09-14

Seokhyeon-ri, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-480-7204

Soyangho Lake is a man-made lake that was created when Soyang Dam, the biggest rock-filled dam in Asia, was built in 1973. The lake is a hotspot for aquatic tourism and the lakeside road is an important route that connects Chuncheon and Yanggu. It is also a popular fishing spot as over 50 types of fishes can be found.

Eulji Observatory (을지전망대) - Area information - Korea travel information