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Yangyang Songi Festival (양양송이축제)

Yangyang Songi Festival (양양송이축제)

15.6Km    2023-09-11

Nammun-ri, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-3803

Yangyang Songi Festival takes place annually during the harvest season for Yangyang’s famed specialty, pine mushrooms. Visitors can purchase these mushrooms as well as mushrooms and other specialty products grown throughout the country.

Songibeoseot Maeul (송이버섯마을)

Songibeoseot Maeul (송이버섯마을)

15.7Km    2024-12-27

55-20 Namdaecheon-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-3145

This restaurant serves a variety of dishes made with pine mushrooms. You can, for instance, enjoy songibeoseot jeongol (pine mushroom hot pot) with Korean beef in a shabu-shabu style. After eating the mushrooms and the beef, you can add noodles to the soup, which goes quite well with the broth, now richly infused with the flavors of pine mushrooms and Korean beef.

Sokcho Museum (속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌)

Sokcho Museum (속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌)

15.9Km    2021-09-24

16, Sinheung 2-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-2973

The Sokcho Museum is a cultural experience center where visitors can learn about and experience Sokcho’s history, culture, and natural environment, covering from prehistoric times to modern times. It displays artifacts related to regional tradition and culture, the fishing village culture, and the culture of the displaced people who took refuge during the Korean War.

The museum is divided into four sections: Exhibition Hall 1, which introduces Sokcho’s natural environment and cultural characteristics; Exhibition Hall 2, displaying the aspects of a fishing village and life of the Korean War refugees; Exhibition Hall 3, which provides diverse cultural experiences for children; and the Balhae History Hall with materials and artifacts related to the ancient Balhae Kingdom. The museum also has a reproduction of Cheongho-dong Alley, where the Korean War refugees from North Korea settled adn lived, and Sokcho Station building that was demolished in 1978.

Inje Speedium Resort Circuit (인제스피디움리조트 서킷)

Inje Speedium Resort Circuit (인제스피디움리조트 서킷)

16.1Km    2024-03-15

130 Sanghadap-ro, Girin-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1644-3366

Inje Speedium offers a space that caters to professional international racing events and the general public’s desire for the thrill of racing. The 3.908 km track, set against the mountainous backdrop of Gangwon State, is a racer’s dream, offering the excitement of speed within the highest safety measures in Korea. Unlike flat terrains, the dynamic elevation changes of the circuit adds a variety of enjoyable challenges. At Inje Speedium, you can experience the exhilaration of Korea’s first “circuit kart,” no special license required. It’s time to discard the notion that only sports cars belong on the track! For those who want to witness professional driving skills up close or feel hesitant about driving on the track themselves, options are available such as a Circuit Safari with a professional driver, a ride in a Circuit Taxi, or the opportunity for Sports Driving in their own car. This allows for a personalized circuit driving experience that suits one's comfort level and preferences.

Inje Speedium (인제스피디움)

Inje Speedium (인제스피디움)

16.1Km    2024-11-25

130 Sanghadap-ro, Girin-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1644-3366

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This is the hotel the cast visited to escape the rain after celebrating malbok, one of Korea’s three hottest days of summer. With a track large enough to host races, a classic car museum, an arcade where the cast hung out, and many other unique amenities, it offers an unforgettable experience.

Forest Museum (숲박물관)

Forest Museum (숲박물관)

16.1Km    2024-12-23

3054 Misiryeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Forest Museum is a scenic forest path connecting the Sokcho City Museum and the National Mountain Museum. Its well-maintained trails are lined with diverse trees and flowering plants, including Asiatic liverworts, peonies, pasque flowers, bridal wreath, Flowering Cherry, and Korean Azaleas. The area is adorned with flowers blooming throughout the seasons. It also features a children's playground, a water garden, and serene rest areas with pergolas, outdoor tables, and scenic spots for relaxation.

Baekdam Soft Bean Curd (백담순두부)

Baekdam Soft Bean Curd (백담순두부)

16.1Km    2024-03-15

19 Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

This restaurant is a showcase for Inje’s celebrated culinary offering: Grilled Dried Pollack. The pollack is prepared through a natural drying process in the brisk winter winds, which gives it a salty flavor and a satisfying chewy texture. This makes it a popular choice as both an accompaniment to drinks and as a side dish on Korean dining tables. Here, it is grilled to perfection with a coating of red pepper paste, offering a flavorful experience with a reduced fishy smell and a delightful sweet and tangy taste. Also featured on the menu are the Soft Bean Curd Set Menu and the Wild Vegetable Bibimbap. The soft and warm bean curd, along with bibimbap—a harmonious mix of freshly-grown wild vegetables from Gangwon State topped with spicy red pepper paste—each provide a nutritious wholesome meal.

Seorak Plaza Country Club (설악프라자컨트리클럽)

Seorak Plaza Country Club (설악프라자컨트리클럽)

16.3Km    2022-08-12

1111, Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5511

Seorak Plaza Country Club is located in the beautiful environment of Sokcho on Korea's eastern coast. The Mountain View Course showcases Seoraksan National Park, while the Sunrise View Course overlooks the East Sea.

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia (한화리조트 설악 워터피아)

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia (한화리조트 설악 워터피아)

16.3Km    2024-02-28

111 Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5800

Hanhwa Resort Seorak Waterpia is a theme park where visitors can enjoy both hot spring baths and water parks. Using natural hot spring water, Seorak Waterpia is divided into a spa zone and a water zone. Its main facilities include indoor saunas, swimming pools, and a rooftop spa, with the outdoor sauna being the most popular. The park is open all year round and offers a variety of attractions.

Hanwha Resort Seorak (한화리조트 설악)

Hanwha Resort Seorak (한화리조트 설악)

16.3Km    2025-03-16

111, Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5500

Hanwha Resort Seorak features breathtaking views of Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. Guests can relax at the spa or enjoy playing a round of golf.