What's Gangwon like?
Come to Gangwon for top attractions like Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm and enjoy green spaces like Odaesan National Park. Travelers also like this walkable destination for its restaurants. Collect beach glass at top spots like Jumunjin Beach and Gangmun Beach. Popular sights like Woljeongsa Temple and Alpensia Ski Resort are sure to leave an impression.
Where are the best places to stay in Gangwon?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Gangwon:
Heidi Haus, in Hongcheon
Riverfront pension with bar, near Palbongsan- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Water park • Comfy beds
Casa Seorak Bed and Breakfast, in Sokcho
Within easy reach of Seorak-san National Park- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Cafe • Spacious rooms
Blue Door Hostel, in Sokcho
Within easy reach of Sokcho Beach- Free parking • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace
Gyeongpoen Pension, in Gangneung
3-star pension, convenient to Gyeongpo Beach- Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk
Forest of Color Pension, in Hongcheon
Riverfront pension within easy reach of Palbongsan- Free parking • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Cafe • Terrace
What is there to see around Gangwon?
- Woljeongsa Temple (8.8 mi/14.2 km from the city center)
- Odaesan National Park (9.1 mi/14.6 km from the city center)
- Wondae-ri Birch Forest (20.5 mi/33 km from the city center)
- Jumunjin Beach (23.2 mi/37.3 km from the city center)
- Gyeongpodae (25.2 mi/40.6 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Gangwon?
- Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm (18.2 mi/29.2 km from the city center)
- Gangwon Land Casino (43.5 mi/70 km from the city center)
- Goseong Unification Observatory (57 mi/91.7 km from the city center)
- Phoenix Blue Canyon (13.9 mi/22.4 km from the city center)
- Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch (15.7 mi/25.3 km from the city center)
Other Popular Gangwon Attractions
- Seorak-san National Park
- Gangmun Beach
- Anmok Beach
- Baekdamsa Temple
- Sokcho Beach