Gangwon

Region

Korea's mountainous northeast, the least crowded province. Seoraksan National Park has the country's best hiking and autumn colour, Pyeongchang hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and has ski resorts, and Gangneung and Sokcho have beaches, seafood and coffee streets along the East Sea.

Gangwon SeoraksanAlpensia Ski Jumping StadiumAlpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre and Alpensia Biathlon CentreOdaesanChiaksan National ParkWoljeongsaTaebaeksan National ParkKulsansajidangganjisuRoyal Tombs of the Joseon DynastySokchoGangneungPyeongchang CountyChuncheonSeoraksan National ParkNamiseomOdaesan National ParkKorean Demilitarized ZoneWonjuTaebaekHwacheon CountyGoseong County, GangwonYanggu County, GangwonDonghae City

Gangwon essentials

Country: South Korea
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Won (₩)
Emergency: 112

Where to Go in Gangwon

City Gangneung GangneungCoastal city in South Korea, known for beaches City Pyeongchang County Pyeongchang CountyCity in Gangwon-do famous for winter sports City Chuncheon ChuncheonCity in Gangwon Province, South Korea City Wonju WonjuCity in Gangwon-do, South Korea City Taebaek TaebaekCity in Gangwon-do, South Korea Island Namiseom NamiseomTree-lined island popular for scenic walks and festivals History Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Royal Tombs of the Joseon DynastyMultiple royal burial mounds of Korea's Joseon rulers Nature Seoraksan SeoraksanDramatic mountain park famed for autumn foliage Nature Seoraksan National Park Seoraksan National ParkMountain national park famed for granite peaks and trails Nature Odaesan OdaesanMountain and national park in Gangwon, Buddhist temples Nature Chiaksan National Park Chiaksan National ParkMountain national park in Gangwon Province, South Korea Nature Odaesan National Park Odaesan National ParkMountainous national park in Gangwon, noted for temples
Regions & Cities
Sokcho Explore Sokcho Sokcho hugs the East Sea and commands a view of Seoraksan National Park. Gangneung Explore Gangneung On the East Sea, Gangneung pairs sandy beaches and Gyeongpo Lake with a serious coffee scene; visitors swim, surf, and sample coastal seafood, or use the city as base for Pyeongchang winter slopes. Pyeongchang County Explore Pyeongchang County Pyeongchang County hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics; visitors come for ski resorts like Alpensia and Yongpyong, mountain hiking in Odaesan National Park and seasonal festivals in Gangwon Province. Chuncheon Explore Chuncheon Lakes and mountains frame Chuncheon, known for spicy dakgalbi and a dakgalbi street, Soyang and Uiam reservoirs for boating, seasonal festivals, and the rail-and-river routes that make it an easy escape from Seoul. Seoraksan National Park Explore Seoraksan National Park Seoraksan National Park in Gangwon Province attracts hikers to granite peaks, marked trails, cable-car access and temples; visitors come for mountain scenery, autumn foliage and photography. Namiseom Explore Namiseom A short ferry from Gapyeong, Namiseom is a tree‑lined island famous for its metasequoia avenues and easy day‑trip appeal; visitors rent bikes, stroll filming locations and picnic under the lanes. Odaesan National Park Explore Odaesan National Park A national park centered on Mount Odaesan in Gangwon Province, home to Woljeongsa temple, fir forests and hiking routes that suit day-hikes and multi-day treks. Korean Demilitarized Zone Explore Korean Demilitarized Zone The Korean Demilitarized Zone marks the border between North and South Korea; guided tours visit the Joint Security Area at Panmunjom, observation posts, tunnel museums and interpretive centers on Cold War history.

Gangwon at a Glance

Local Time
8:47 AM
GMT+9
Population
1,539,274

Best Things to Do in Gangwon