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Hani Lavender Farm (하늬라벤더팜)

8.4Km    2024-02-28

175 Kkotdaemaeul-gil, Ganseong-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-681-0005

The Hani Lavender Farm transforms into a sea of purple every June, as its lavender fields reach full bloom. During this time, the farm celebrates with a Lavender Festival, featuring concerts and workshops on making lavender sachets. Beyond lavender, the farm showcases other floral attractions such as rye fields and hydrangea gardens. Visitors can capture memorable photos against the stunning natural scenery and indulge in unique treats like lavender ice cream.

On the Button (온더버튼)

8.4Km    2024-12-27

On the Button is known for its view overlooking Munamhaebyeon Beach. The cafe’s facade features a window wall that brings the beach into view. The parking lot is located at the back of the cafe, so visitors won’t have to worry about cars blocking the view. With its chic interior and space, the cafe is also popular for photography. All beverages at On the Button are served in reusable cups. Lids are provided upon request. The second floor is a rooftop space. Children are prohibited from accessing the space due to safety reasons. The cafe serves a wide range of menu items, from Latte Verde to Summer Latte, Marron Latte, Cafe Americano, Latte, and Einspanner. Nearby tourist sites include Cheonhakjeong Pavilion, Baekdo Beach, and Gyoamri Beach.

Baekchon Makguksu (백촌막국수)

8.5Km    2024-12-10

Baekchon Makguksu is a one of the most well-known restaurant in Goseong for serving delicious makguksu (buckwheat noodles), a dish that defines Gangwon-do. Buckwheat noodles in Baekchon Makguksu are served with a dried pollack salad, which, for many regulars, is the thing that makes them come back for more. Baekchon Makguksu’s take on this dish combines the flavors of dongchimi (radish water kichmi) broth with Hamheung-style cold buckwheat noodles. Ingredients consist of dongchimi and buckwheat noodles, topped with dried pollack salad, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and seasoning to taste. The noodles themselves retain the fragrance and the texture of buckwheat quite well. Visitors who prefer their bowl to have a more subtle yet refreshing taste can control the amount of vinegar and seasoning to bring the soup’s flavors forward. Another popular dish here is suyuk (boiled pork slices). After enjoying a meal of makguksu, visitors are recommended to take a leisurely seaside stroll at the nearby Munamhaebyeon Beach.

Gajinhaebyeon Beach (가진해변)

9.8Km    2024-03-18

Gajin-ri, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

The waters at Gajinhaebyeon Beach display a wonderous mix of deep blue and emerald hues. Swimming is permitted up to 15 meters from the shore, so visitors should take care to stay within this designated area. Its proximity to Gajin Port means that visitors can enjoy fresh hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish), and avid fishers have the chance to fish from the breakwater. Addtionally, the Goseong Unification Observatory is just a 20-minute drive to the north. 

Geojin Port (거진항)

10.0Km    2025-01-10

62-3 Geojinhang 1-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Geojin port is renowned for its pollack and squid fishing and is one of the top producers of pollack in Korea. Visitors can indulge in a variety of dishes featuring this fish. Popular options include myeongtae seogeori (julienne radish fresh salad with fresh pollack gills) and myeongnan sikae (salted and fermented pollack roe tossed with millet). Nearby attractions include Geojin Lighthouse Sunrise Park, Geojin Haemajibong Forest Park, and Geojin 1-ri Beach.

Jebiho Restaurant (제비호 식당)

10.2Km    2024-03-18

29 Geojinhang-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
033-682-1970

Jebiho Restaurant at Geojin Port in Goseong specializes in saengtae jjigae (pollack Jjigae). Saengtae jjigae, a dish prepared by cutting freshly-caught pollack into pieces and boiling them in soup, is known for its clean and light flavor. The menu also features dongtae tang (pollack soup), galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish), and modeum saengseon jorim (assorted braised fish). Geojin Port is situated near attractions like Geojin 1-ri Beach, Geojin Lighthouse Sunrise Park, as well as Geojin Haemajibong Forest Park. The Goseong Unification Observatory is just a 10-minute drive away.

Cheongganjeong Pavilion (청간정)

12.0Km    2024-03-18

5110 Donghae-daero, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Cheongganjeong Pavilion, located atop a cliff, was built during the mid-Joseon period. It is situated at the point where Cheonggancheon Stream, originating from Seoraksan and Cheonhusan Mountains, flows into the East Sea. The view of the pine forest and the East Sea draws many visitors. Nearby attractions include Cheongganhaebyeon Beach, Cheonjinhaebyeon Beach, Ayajinhaebyeon Beach, as well as Bongpo Port and Ayajin Port.

Hwajinpo Lake (화진포(화진포호))

12.8Km    2021-08-10

Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-680-3677

Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in Korea with its sand made from seashells and rocks that were broken down over thousands of years. With soft sand and shallow waters, it is a popular beach location. In winter, various migratory birds and swans can be seen, as the birds enjoy clean water and food from the field of reeds. Because of its excellent scenery, Kim Il-seong of North Korea and the former South Korean President Rhee Syngman and Vice-president Lee Ki-poong had summer houses here. It also has Hwajinpo Museum of History with more than 40,000 artifacts from 1,500 species.

Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장))

13.2Km    2025-01-10

280 Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-680-3677

The Castle of Hwajinpo was the summer retreat for Kim Ilsung, former leader of North Korea, and his family from 1948 to 1950. Photos of the family on vacation there show Kim Jungil as a young boy of six years. The building was constructed entirely of stone in 1938 by a German architect for the Sherwood Hall missionary family, and features a basement level and two above-ground floors. The house is now open to the public, with an exhibition of how the house was used by the Kim family, faithfully recreated from photographic research.

Hwajinpo History & Security Museum (화진포역사안보전시관)

13.4Km    2021-07-20

33, Iseungmanbyeoljang-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-680-3677

Next to Hwajinpo Lake and a dense forest of pine trees lays Hwajinpo History and Security Museum. Its premier location near amazing ecological sites makes the museum a popular destination to pay a visit. The museum holds goods used during warfare and other historical remains of former presidents. Various government officials had private villas in the area including former president Syngman Rhee.