Visit Korea - Festival in Gangwon do

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Hello everybody ......
In this hot weekend I will share about #Festival in #Gangwon - do.

This is my last article about #VisitKorea #VisitGangwondo but I will share about other place later, don't worry ~^^

JANUARY

1. Taebak Snow Festival - Taebak

This is a Festival where you can see the magnificent scenery of white snow piled up on boughs like cherry blossom.

Check this http://festival.taebak.go.kr

2. Ice World, Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mt.Trout) Festival - Hwacheon

A festival where you can ice-fish for trout and enjoy winter sport.

Check thishttp://www.narafestival.com/01_icenara_2012

3. Inje Ice Fish Festival - Inje

A winter festival with the themeof icefish living only in cleanest water, snow and ice.

Check thishttp://www.injefestival.co.kr

APRIL

King Danjong Festival - Yeongwol

A culture festival designed to honor Danjong, the 6th King of the Chuson Dynasty, who was unseated from the throne by his uncle.

Check this http://danjong.co.kr

Gangneung Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival - Gyengpo

A festival when magnificent white cherry blossoms decorate the entire length of 4,3km-long Gyeongpo Lake.

MAY

Chuncheon Int'l Mime Festival - Chuncheon

The Largest mime festival in Asia, with many domestic and foreign mime theatre group participating (end May).

Check thishttp://www.mimefestival.com

JUNE

Gangneung Danoje Festival - Gangneung

Gangneung's traditional Festival designated by UNESCO as one of the "Master-pieces of the Oral and Intangible of Humanity" in 2005.

Check thishttp://www.danojefestival.or.kr/

AUGUST

Hwacheon Tomato Festival - Hwacheon

The Hwacheon Tomato Festival is held annually for consecutive four days, an extension from the usual three-days event held previously, based on opinions of tourists and residents. 

Check this http://www.tomatofestival.co.kr

SEPTEMBER

Hanji Festival - Wonju

A festival where you can enjoy the treasure of Korean Traditional paper with a several millennial history.

Check this http://www.wonjuhanji.co.kr

Hyoseok Cultural Festival - Pyeongchan

Hyoseok Cultural Festival is held to commemorate modern Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his popular novel 'When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,' which demonstrates the connection between human life and beauty of nature through the dazzling scenery of Bongpyeong. In fact, Bongpyeong is the author's hometown, and appears frequently in his novels.

Check this : hyoseok.com

OCTOBER

Song-i Mushroom Festival - Yangyang

An experience festival where you can see personally pick and taste pine mushroom at a pine mushroom-producing district.

Check this http://song-i.yangyang.go.kr

Arirang Festival -  Jeongseong

This festival takes the theme of ‘Jeongseon Arirang’, a variation of the Korean folk song ‘Arirang’, which was developed in the Jeongseon region. The Jeongseon Arirang Festival was started to preserve the ‘Jeongseon Arirang’, an intangible cultural asset, and to pass along its culture to following generations.

Check this http://www.arirangfestival.kr

Seorak Cultural Festival - Sokcho

The festival has been established to promote unity among local residents and Korean traditional folk culture rooted in Sokcho. During the festival period, the local citizens and tourists participate in several events regarding the sea and mountain such as a climbing competition, visiting Seoraksan National Park, a gaetbae (ship)-dragging competition, a fishing competition, trundling of heundeul bawi (흔들바위; literally "swinging rock"), and the tasting of squid dishes.

Check this http://seorakfestival.com

Salmon Festival - Yangyang

A Festival where you can catch or cheaply buy salmon returning to their birthplace.

Check this http://www.salmon.yangyang.go.kr

Pollack Festival - Goseong 

The festival has helped the city to promote their local seafood, farm products and other specialties, thus contributing to the growth of the local economy.

Check this http://www.myeongtae.com

Okay...... how friends??

already know when the time is right for a visit to Gangwon????

Tell me guys.... ^^ 

For more information check visitkorea.or.kr 

Thanks for your support (^o^)

#visitkorea #visitgangwon #visitindonesia

Visit Korea - Gangwon Do Recommended Tour

Hello...... !!! 

안녕하세요 친구들 ♥♥

Did you know that I like Gangwon-do so much. Maybe due to their campaign in Jakarta and seeing their booklet, wahhhh there are many interesting place!! 

Okay... I took from Gangwon-do recommended tour or you can check in this site

Let's start........... 하자 하자....

TWO DAYS TOUR

1. Honor Peace and Life (DMZ Tour)

Take a glance at Mt. Geumgangsan, known as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, and Haegeumgang River in the North, from the Unification Observatory, which is the nearest one to North Korea. Tour the Fourth Underground Tunnel, which has risen as major tourist attraction and a painful reminder of the Korean War, in an electric car that enables visitors to take a look inside.

RUTE:

1st day : Seoul > Chuncheon 

Tour of Nami Island - Chuncheon Makguksuk Museum - Jade Mine - Mt. Gubongsan - Gangwon Drama Gallery - Chuncheon Myeongdong. 

2nd day : Chuncheon > DMZ 

Second Underground Tunnel - Peace Observatory - Labor Party Building - Peace Dam - The World Peace Bell Park - Unification Observatory - Fourth Underground Tunnel - Punch Bowl - Eulji Observatory - So Ji Sub Gallery.

2. Nature Appreciated Tour

A cable car ride on Mt. Seoraksan present visitors with a spectacular view of the mountain. Taste of the sea at Daepo Port : Try a fresh slice of raw fish caught from the East Sea. 

RUTE : 

1st Day : Seoul > Sokcho 

Mt. Seoraksan National Park - Sokcho Displaced Civilians Folk village - Abai Village (boat experience) - Daepo port - Casino Visit. Additional : Teddy bear farm, Cheongchoho Lake, Expo tower. 

2nd Day: Sokcho > Chuncheon 

Nami Island - Gangwon Drama Galery - Chuncheon Myeongdong - Traditional Market 

Sokcho > Inje 

Tour of Baekdamsa Temple - Lunch and amusement ( bungee jumping, survival game)

3. Communion with Nature

Take a walk in the fit tree forest at Woljeongsa Temple. Phytoncide from fir trees help improve both the mental and physical health of visitors. Try traditional well-being dishes at the Institute of Traditional Korean Cuisine. 

RUTE:
1st Day : Seoul > Pyeongchang 

Visit to power sport in Mt. Odaesan National Park - The Institute of Traditional Korean Cuisine (dinner). Additional : Farm Herbnara, Korea Botanic Garden, Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch. 

2nd Day : Pyeongchang > Gangneung 

Attraction in Gangneung ( Seongyojang, Ojukheon, Jeongdongjin, Seaside train) <or > Sun Cruise Sculpture Park, Haslla Art Would, Gyengpodae Pavilion, Unification Park.

4. Adventure Tour

Hwaamgul Cave, where gold used to be mined: Numerous cave flowera and stalactites pass over over your head as you go down the 365 steps in the cave. 

RUTE :
1st day : Seoul > Jeongseon 

Arari village - Hwaamgul Cave - Taebak Coal Museum <or> Jeongseon's five day market - Rafting, Arirang school. 

2nd Day : Jeongseon or Samcheok Ocean Rail bike > Gangneung ( Ojukheon, Seongyojang) 

 THREE DAYS TOUR

1. Pure Mother Nature Tour

Mt. Seoraksan National Park, designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: A habitat for rare animals and plants. Seaside train that runs along the beautiful coastline linking Gangneung, Donghae and Samcheok. 

RUTE :
1st day : Seoul > Pyeongchang 

The Institute of Traditional Korean Cuisine - Experience of life in Woljeongsa Temple <or> Farm Herbnara - Korea Botanic Garden - Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch - Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch. 

2nd day : Pyeongchang > Gangneung 

Seongyojang - Ojukheon - Jeongdongjin -Seaside Train <or> Unification Park - Haslla Art World - Sun Cruise Sculpture Park - Gyeongpodae Pavilion 

Gangneung > Sokcho
Mt. Seoraksan National Park - <or> Teddy Bear Farm - Cheongchoho Lake - Expo Tower 

3rd day : Sokcho > Chuncheon
Chuncheon Myeongdong - Nami Island <or> Jade Mine, Chuncheon Makguksu Museum, Animation Museum, Jade Garden.

2. Hallyu Tour

Love story told at the filming location of Winter Sonata and Autumn in My Heart, two famous dramas that brought forth Hallyu ( Korean Wave) that's right baby... ^^
Mukho Light house Park, where the newly rising Hallyu star Lee Seung Gi proposed to the heroin in the Tv drana Brilliant Legacy. 

RUTE :
1st day : Seoul > Chuncheon 

< Winter Sonata > Tour of Nami Islad - Chuncheon Myeongdong - Gangwon Drama Gallery <or> Jade mine - Chuncheon Makguksu Museum - Animation Museum - Jade Garden 

Chuncheon > Pyeongchang
< Autumn in My Heart >, <Beethoven Virus> Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch - <Le Grand Cafe > The Institute of Traditional Korean Cruise <or> < Winter Sonata > YongPyong resort- < Autumn in My Heart> Phoenix Park - <Royal Family> Alpensia Resort - <The Snow Queen> Hyundai Sungwoo Resort. 

2nd day: Pyeongchang > Gangneung 

<Princess Hours> <Hwang Jin Yi> <Beethoven Virus> Seongyojang, Jeongdongjin, Sun Cruise  <or> Haslla Art World, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Unification Park.
Gangneung > Donghae by Seaside Train 

<Brilliant Legacy> Mukho Lighthouse Park - Suspension Bridge  

3rd day : Kangwon Land

FOUR DAY TOUR

Grand Tour 

Jeongdongjin Station - the train station most closely located to the sea in the world and Sun cruise Resort, standing at the top of a cliff overlooking the East Sea.
Hwajinpo used to be the site of the summer house of Kim Il Sung and former President Rhee Syngman. There's a beautiful lake surrounded by a lush pine tree forest and white sand beach. 

RUTE 

1st day : Seoul > Jeongseon 

Arari Village - Hwaamgul cave - Hwaam Yaksu or Jeongseon's five day market, Rafting, Arirang School. 

2nd day : Jeongseon > Samcheok 

Samcheok Ocean Rail Bike - Haesindang Park go to Donghae by Seaside Train - Jeongdongjin - Sun Cruise Sculpture Park - Seongyojang - Ojukheon - Dano Cultural center <or> Unification Park - Haslla Art world - Gyeongpodae Pavilion 

3rd day : Transfer to Goseong  

DMZ Museum - Unification Observatory - Hwajinpo Beach > Sokcho
Abai Village - Sokcho Displaced Civilians Folk Village <or> Teddy Bear Farm, Cheongchoho Lake, Expo Tower 

Sokcho > Yangyang - Naksan Provincial Park <or> Osaek Yaksu -  Osaek Hot Spring - Hajodae Pavilion 

4th day : Mt. Seoraksan National Park (Gwongeumseong Cable Car, Shinheungsa Temple)  

Transfer to Chuncheon : Nami Island or Jade Mine

Waaaahhhhhhh GANGWON DO DAEBAK!!

Let's arrange your schedule to this weekend vacation yey yey yey....... !!

More information visit visitkorea.or.kr

Thanks for coming ...

고맙습니다 ^^

Visit Korea - Gangwon do Recommended food

Hello.......

안녕하세요.........

Actually there are many other tourism in Gangwon, I will write again in next post.

And today for refresh your mind (or tummy) I will give you recommended food in Gangwon do.... 

Let's check out ^^d

1. Gondre Namulbap, a steamed rice with savory and nutritious cirsium. It is served by soy sauce. 

Location : Alpensia Resort

2. Chicken BBQ (Dakgalbi) Marinated chicken is pot-roasted with lettuce, onion, garlic, pepper, and various other fresh ingredients.

Location :  Gangchon Resort - Chuncheon

3. Hoengseong Korea-bred Beef-tender meat and juiciness is preserved even after cooking. It is so popular that it was serve to the dignitaries at the APEC summit Conference.

Location : Welli Hilli Park

4. Edible Greens - A Korean dish that comes with various edible greens from Jeongseon. It is good to mix the greens with rice and sauce to make Bibimbab.

Location : Kangwon Land High 1 ski resort

5. Pheasant Dish - Pheasant used to be served to the king in ancient days. It is high in protein and low in fat. Tasty and easy to digest.

Location : Oak Valley Snow Park

6. Taebak Yeontan Gui - Taebak beef cows are raised in the pollution-free highlands (700m). The fresh premium Taebak beef is briquette-grilled.

Location : O2 resort

7. Grilled Hwangtae (Alaska Pollack) Hwangtae is Marinated in a unique marinade and grilled on a sizzling pan.

Location : Yongpyong Resort - Inje

8. Makguksu - Buckwheat noodles perfect diet food mixed with numerous vegetables and sweet and sour seasoning.

Location : Chuncheon

9. Sliced raw fish - Various raw fish freshly caught each morning from the coast of Gangwon-do

Location : Sokcho

10. Chodang Sundubu (soft tofu) - Seasoned with clean and fresh seawater, Chodang sundubu gives a clean, mild and aromatic taste.

Location : Gangneung

Actually there are many other recommended food beside popular Korean Food like Bibimbab, kimbab, tteobokki, samgetyang, and other.....

Remember guys when you visit Gangwon-do try this recommended food okayyyy ^^ 

Visit Korea - Gangwon Do Tourism 2

I am sorry for split my article because I don't like long article hehe ^^ 

Okay we will continue to share about Gangwon Do tourism.

3. SKI RESORT

Well guys,, Gangwon-do has many beautiful ski resort and also famous as skiing paradise and make all winter sports enthusiasts excited!!. Gangwon-do's ski resort are the essence of convenience as they include international-standard ski slopes, comfortable lodging, and various convenience facilities.

Okay , this is list of Ski Resort in Gangwon-do: 

1. Alpensia Resort - Pyeongchang , has a great view of magnificent Daegwallyeong area. a gentle ski slope wich is especially designed for kids and women are a great place for beginners to learn skiing. Ski Academy and Ski School for Kids are available.

More information :  www.alpensiaresort.co.kr

2. Bokwang Phoenix Park - Pyeongchang proudly presents the natural valley slope of 1,050m-tall Mt. Taegi with outstanding snow conditions. It's the best ski resort in Korea with 12 world-class slopes, 8 ski chairlift, 6 sun-kid lifts and a modern gondola made by Doppelmire. Each of the 21 courses has unique design, looking out to the 500m-wide panoramic ski base, and guarantees dynamic and exciting speed. Various attractions in the Terrain Park include the Extreme Park for beginners and a mini half pipe and jumpinh deck for snowboarders. Interest for visit?? Let's arrange your schedule^^ ☺

 More information : www.pp.co.kr

3. Daemyeong Vivaldi Park - Hongcheon, which is about an hour from Seoul by car!!! Pretty near guys ^^. Vivaldi Park's greatest attraction is the lift that carry eight people at a time. Slopes called "Hip-Hop", "Techno", and "Funky" appeal to youngsters... COOL!! Skiing and snowboarding lessons are provided at various level from beginners to masters. Every year, a variety of competitions and events, including the Mogul Ski Competition and Snowboard World Competitionship, are held here. Okay, you must visit this place in winter guys ^^!

 

More information : www.vivaldipark.com

4. Elysian Gangchon - Chuncheon. Well guys, It only takes 40 minutes by train to get to Elysian Gangchon from Seoul. Gangchon guarantees exciting and comfortable skiing with 1,000m from beginner, intermediate skiers, and experts. Enjoy stable and comfortable skiing on valley slopes and exciting and refreshing skiing on ridgeline slopes. This ski resort is nearest from Nami Island guys, so recommended for you ^^

 

More information : www.elysian.co.kr

5. Welli Hilli Park - Hoengseong, designed by Paul Matthews of Canada's ECOSIGN, one of the world's most well-known designers who specialize in ski slopes, and has been recognized by the International Ski Federation for its size and safety. As the host of the 2009 Snowboard World Championships, it will be widely introduced as mecca for snowboarding hehehe.. Korea's greatest fun park (Terrain Park) is an eye-catching area that allows both experts and beginners to perform " techniques". All slopes are opened to snowboarders; the Half Pipe Park, exclusive for snowboarding, is most popular among snowboarders. Recommended for snowboarder guys^^.

More information : www.wellihillipark.com

6. Kangwon Land High 1 Ski Resort - Jeongseon-gun , this ski resort presented by Kangwon Land, know for Korea's greatest casino. Located in the highlands, it can serve skiers 45-50 days more than other ski resorts every winter. Slopes are 40m wide on average and provide each person with the largest personal space in Korea. High 1 Ski resort does not divide the town area and the resort area, but includes the town as a part of the ski resort. There are two ski bases, the main base and an extra base by casino (^_^) and three Gondolas connect every part of Kangwon Land Resort. A ski train is operated from Seoul and Busan and frees visitors from the risk of heavy snow or traffic congestion.  Wah thats so cool and recommended guys ......!! 

 

More information : www.high1.com

7. Oak Valley Snow Park - Wonju is an exotic Mediterranean-style Resort. Includes nine variously themed slopes, express lift, and world class half pipe courses. Oak Valley Snow Park is a fusion project that combines a ski resort, golf course, and condominiums. As its names says, skiers ski down slopes along snow-covered oak forests Daebak!! Very interesting right ^^. 

 

More information : www.oakvalley.co.kr 

8. O2 Resort - Taebak is the largest annual snowfall and the best quality snow. At 1,420m elevation, the O2 resort is a place where every level of skier can enjoy long, exciting runs. When three slopes are connected, the 3,2km-long downhill slope can be enjoyed to the maximum. Nearly 40% of the total area is developed for beginners. A total of five automatic, high-speed lifts, which reduce the wait time in lines, are also very appealing. A ski lounge on the mountain's peak offers a great view of the resort and Taebak city.

More information : www.o2resort.com

9. Yongpyong Resort - Pyeongchan, well guys this resort is background sets of Winter Sonata Drama and Asia's second ski resort to be certified by the International Ski Federation. It successfully held the World Cup Ski Competition in 1998 and 2000 and the 1999 Winter Asian Games and has been very popular among skiers from Europe and other parts of Asia. 27 slopes, including the Rainbow Slopes, and an average of 250cm of snow every winter makes Yongpyong th best ski resort in the world. As Korea's first Terrain Park and Korea's widest slope at 180m it is the pride of the region. It is planning to develop up to 48 slopes and 24 lifts to become an even larger ski resort. It is very popular guys.. you must visit this resort okay!! ^^

 

More information : www.yongpyong.co.kr

Well, you can visit ski resort every mid of November to early April. I hope I can visit all of them due to beautiful scenery and great ski slopes for beginner like me hehe...

See you next articles.........

*reference from Winter Travel in Gangwon booklet 

*Picture from visitkorea.co.kr korea-snow.com thanks ^^

 

Visit Korea - Gangwon Do Tourism 1

안녕하세요 everybody...

Oh I am so excited to update my blog about Gangwon-do tourism.

Because there are many attractive place and recommended for you guys... ^^

Okay,,, I took references from visitkorea.or.kr about recommended destination that can be easily reached within 2 or 3 hours from Seoul.

1. CHUNCHEON-SI - NAMI ISLAND 남이섬 종합휴양지

This is awesome small island!. I have visited Nami Island and If I have a chance I want to spent all day in Nami Island! As you know that this place is Winter Sonata shooting place^^  

Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon shaped (462,809㎡) isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo (reign 1455 ~ 1468). 

Recommended time of visit is  May, July-August, October.

General rate : KRW 10,000 Special for foreigners : KRW 8,000 ^^

There are many facilities such as exhibit, performance hall, small theme garden, culture experiences, seminar rooms, restaurant and many other. You must spent time all day for explore them... trust me! ㅎㅎ. If you need more information please visit this link ^^  

2. Seoraksan National Park (Mt. Soerak)

I have visited Mt.Soerak too last year.. and there are many beautiful mountain scenery!

Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area. Afterwards in December 1973, it was designated as a park preservation area, and in August 1982, as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO. 

Areas Open to the Public

Seorak-dong (설악동) - Ulsanbawi Rock (울산바위)  Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터) - Yongso Falls (용소폭포) Sogongwon (소공원) - Biryong Falls (비룡폭포) Yeosim Falls (여심폭포) - Yongso Falls (용소폭포)

More information visitkorea.or.kr

Well guys.... it's interesting right! Especially if you like adventure into the mountain^^. There is fresh air, beautiful scenery and for healing from stress.

Waiting for my next post about Gangwon do tourism... ^^