Gangwon-do (강원도)
What to see in Gangwon-do. Top things to do in Gangwon-do. Where to go in Gangwon-do and the tips and tricks to make travel there amazing. (강원도에서 볼거리. 강원도에서 해야 할 일들. 강원도에서 어디로 가야하는지, 그리고 그곳의 여행을 놀랍게 만들 수 있는 요령과 요령들.)
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Naksan Beach: Yangyang’s Best-Kept Summer Secret Near Seoraksan
Gangneung draws most of the summer beach traffic from Seoul. Most visitors lock onto Gyeongpo Beach specifically, which means Naksan Beach (낙산해변), just north in Yangyang-gun, closer to Sokcho, stays quieter than it deserves to be. That’s good news if you’re the kind of person who’d rather have sand than crowds. The waters are clear and genuinely beautiful shades of blue. The sand is soft and white for four kilometers straight, backed by pine tree forests that cast shade along a wooden boardwalk. And perched on the cliff above the beach is Naksansa Temple, one of the more striking seaside temples in Korea. I booked a pension here as soon…
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Visit A Temple in Taebaek: Mandeoksa
While I tend to save temple visiting to spring in Korea due to how beautiful they are with the lanterns hung in celebration of Buddha’s birthday, I don’t just pass them by if I have the time and it’s not spring. While we were in Taebaek for the beautiful Taebaek Snow Festival, I spotted a temple nearby. Since we were spending the day in the area, we decided to stop into Mandeoksa (만덕사). The golden statues at the entrance were beckoning and we couldn’t say no. Wondering what to see in Taebaek? Or want to do more when you head to the area for winter fun? Maybe a temple stop…
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How to Visit the Cheorwon DMZ From Seoul: Tunnels, Birds, and History
There is always a point for tourists when they decide whether or not to visit the DMZ. The areas in the demilitarized zone open to tourists center on tunnels North Korea built decades ago in failed attempts to infiltrate the South. The most visited and easiest to reach is the Paju-area DMZ, but it’s also, for my taste, a bit too touristy. The trek to Cheorwon takes more time and thus the experience is completely different. Cheorwon offers something Paju doesn’t: real distance from crowds, a sobering atmosphere, and, depending on the season, one of the best birdwatching destinations in Korea. This guide covers how to get there, what the…
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Gyeongpo Beach: The Most Popular Beach On The East Coast Of Korea
When it’s summer in Seoul, it sometimes seems that the population in the city doubles with the arrival. People that had hidden inside from the cold are out and about and places that seemed like hidden gems are swarming with people. The entire city changes and comes to life and as it does, people also begin to travel far and wide to find places to cool off in Korea. Gangneung on the east coast of Korea in Gangwondo is one of those hot places that everyone wants to head to, not only because it’s beautiful, but also because it’s easy to get to. With Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포수욕장) one of…
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Daytrips From Seoul: The Popular Nami Island
Nami Island is one of the most popular destinations to get away from Seoul, Korea for a day trip. It’s easy to get to Nami Island from Seoul with multiple transportation options and tours and quite a bit to do. The island was made even more famous when Winter Sonata was filmed there. Whether you’re looking for the perfect day trip from Seoul, a K-drama filming location, or just a fun artistic spot with activities to partake in for adults and children, this is definitely an island in Korea that should be on the list. What’s better, it’s a great destination from winter to summer. Each season offers a slightly…
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Chuncheon’s Cheongpyeong Temple and the Trek To Get There
The weather starting to warm up, or at least be reasonable for walking outside, has me itching to get out and do something. I was looking back at some temples I’ve been to so I can make a list of some different ones to check out in the upcoming year and I chanced upon one of my favorites, Cheongpyeong-sa Temple (청평사). Cheongpyeongsa is one of my favorites probably for the trip that it takes to get there, which entails traveling by bus, boat and a nice, but not too lengthy, hike. Take a trip to see this temple in Chuncheon. The trek to get there is beautiful: (This post contains…
