5 THINGS TO DO IN JEONGSEON, GANGWON PROVINCE!
#1 Visit Jeongseon Alpine Centre
This is an alpine skiing area that will host a few events for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. It’s located on the site of Gariwang Mountain, one of the most remote areas in South Korea, in the township of Bukpyeong in the county of Jeongseon.
Location: 516 Sukam-ri, Bukpyeong-myeon, Jeongseon, Gangwon-do.
#2 Enjoy the view by the Auraji River
The name Auraji is derived from the Korean word “eoureojida”, which means ‘to meet’ as the waters of Pyeongchang and Samcheok unites here. It’s a river that is popular for its beautiful view and serenity of the place.
Location: 69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
#3 Shop at Jeongseon 5 Days Market
This is one of Korea’s major market that only opens every 2nd, 7th, 12th, 22nd, and 27th of the month, thus the name 5 days market. You’ll have the chance to experience the usual wet market dealings as well as enjoy a musical performance call ‘Pan Arirang’ in Arirang center.
Location 58-1, Bibong-ro, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
#4 Be Adventurous at Arii Hills
Also known as Byeongbangchi Observatory, this place features breathtaking views surrounding Bamseom Island and streams of Donggang River. For those who likes adventurous activities, you should experience the Byeongbangchi Skywalk where you’ll be “walking in the sky” on the a U-shaped tempered glass projected from a cliff at an altitude of 583m. Also, you could choose to experience zip wiring down the mountain!
Location 225, Byeongbangchi-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Admission Fees Adults (ages 19-64) 2,000 won / Teenagers & Children (ages 7-18) 1,000 won / Zip wire Fees 40,000 won
#5 Check Out K-Drama ‘Descendants Of The Sun‘ Shooting Location
Samtan Art Mine was an abandoned coal mine location that’s now transformed into a cultural art complex. Located at the foot of Hambaeksan Mountain, a place named “Venus from Bubble” was the exact shooting location for the famous 2016 K-Drama, ‘Descendants of the Sun’ where in episode 12, Agus kidnapped Dr.Kang to his hideout and blackmailed her to break up with captain Yoo.
Location 1445-44, Hambaeksan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
(Images source: English.Visit.Korea.or.kr)
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