CONTENTS Explore the Ocean Canoe & Kayak Rafting Yachting Scuba Diving
Chuncheon Mulle-gil Namhae Dumo Village Hantangang River Rafting Haeundae Yachting Range Ulleungdo Scuba Diving
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Explore the Mountains Rock Climbing Rail Bike ATV
Seoraksan Towangseong Falls Ice Climbing Jeongseon Railbike Ride Pyeongchang Samyang Daegwallyeong Ranch
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Explore the Riverside Bike Riding
Paldang - Yangpyeong’s Abandoned Railroad
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Paragliding in Danyang Daegu Herbhillz Eco Adventure
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Explore the Sky Paragliding Zipline
Special Activities Natural Eco Tours Danyang Gosu Cave Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise Snow Tours Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mount Trout) Ice Festival Challenge Tours Yeongam Korea International Circuit Jeju International Triathlon Muju Taekwondowon DMZ Tours Baengnyeongdo Island Dutayeon Falls
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Unexpected Adventures, Explore KOREA
A Nature-oriented rejuvenation in...
SPRING
The best season for a refreshing paragliding trip above the forest, up in the sky.
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A Nature-oriented rejuvenation in...
SPRING
The best season for a refreshing paragliding trip above the forest, up in the sky.
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Sail with Passion in...
SUMMER
The sun, breeze and the sea, what more is needed? Haeundae has it all.
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The River of Healing...
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Autumn is all around, canoeing on a river surrounded by the mountains of Chuncheon.
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Snowy adventures in...
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Celebrate the arrival of a winter wonderland.
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Canoeing with Romance
Chuncheon Mulle-gil Canoeing down Uiamho Lake, romance is on the horizon with dawn’s blanket of fog and the evening sunset. Leave behind the ferries, and travel to Bungeoseom Island and Jungdo Island aboard a classic wooden canoe. Enjoy fishing in your canoe or camping on the island of your choice.
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Chuncheon Mulle-gil http://www.mullegil.org/eng Chuncheon Mulle-gil Course Course Difficulty Uiamdam-gil Easy Bungeoseom-gil Easy Samaksan-gil Easy Jungdo-gil Medium Animation Museum Medium
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Samcheok Jangho Fishing Experience Village Summer Festival
Enjoy a summer seaside experience in early August at the festival, which also has experience programs including transparent canoeing, snorkeling, sea rafting, sea urchin catching, etc. Samcheok TIC +82-33-575-1330
Jeju Soesoggak Taewu & Canoe
Take a ride on Jeju’s traditional taewu raft, or on a transparent canoe. Reservations are required from June through September. Cheonjiyeon Information Center +82-64-732-1330
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Treasure Island of Korea: Sea Kayaking at Namhae
Namhae (South Sea) offers unique kayak tours on the Geumsan Sea by Jusangjeolli Cliff, among exquisite rock formations and stones. Visit the Namhae kayak experience center to find out more about the attractions on the sea. There is an array of ocean leisure programs that include stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and ocean rafting boats.
Namhae Dumo Village
Chuncheon Mulle-gil Samcheok Jangho Fishing Experience Village
Namhae Kayak Experience Center www.kayak.kr +82-55-862-1588, +82-10-6595-0619
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Namhae Dumo Village With yellow canola flowers in the spring and white buckwheat flowers in autumn Gacheon Daraengi Village A 108-layer terraced rice paddy located along the ocean hills Honghyeon Haewuraji Village A fishing experience village program that includes traditional fishing including blocking a
small portion of the sea with a stone wall Geumsan Boriam Sunrise Watch the sun set over Namhae from the unexplored scenery of Geumsan's 38 sites and Boriam Rock Namhae County http://eng.namhae.go.kr
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Hantangang River Rafting The peak season for Hantangang River leisure sports (leports) is from late June to September. The Hantangang River has a range of diverse and fun-filled activities for visitors to experience the unique basalt valley that was formed from volcanoes. Sundam Valley is considered the best course, and is surrounded by granite. Visitors will also enjoy the thrill of faster-flowing waters at Narincheon Stream in Inje and Donggang River in Yeongwol, Gangwon-do.
Hantangang River Jiktang Falls
Good Leisure www.goodleisure.co.kr 532-1, Sangsa-ri, Galmal-eup, Cheolwon-gun, Gangwon-do +82-33-452-1253 sssk25@hanmail.net Hantangang River Rafting Course Course Difficulty Distance Jiktang Falls - Seungilgyo Bridge Easy 4km Seungilgyo Bridge - Sundam Easy 3.5km Sundam-Guntangyo Bridge Medium 5.5km
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Eorayeon Valley and Duggeobi Rock are exciting must-see attractions of Donggang River. Donggang Rafting Village http://www.invil.org/english/village/gangwon/contents.jsp?con_no=604263 +82-70-7787-1130 1310-2, Donggang-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
Inje Narincheon Rafting
Pristine rafting in the valley, stretching 7 km via Wondaegyo Bridge, Bamgol and Gosa-ri XGame Resort www.injejump.co.kr +82-33-461-5216 221-12, Hapgang-ri, Inje-eup, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
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Busan Haeundae Yachting Range houses 1360 yachts, including 448 cruiser and one-person yachts. It is a great place to visit during the day or in the evening, with the scenery of Gwangandaegyo Bridge and Gwangalli's white sand. Enjoy the leisurely adventures of yachting at Pacific Land in Jungmun Resort in Jeju or Chungmu Marina Resort in Tongyeong.
The best way to experience the summer sea
Haeundae Yachting Range About the yachting tour agency Yacht B www.yachtb.co.kr
Yacht B is operated by BEXCO, providing a luxury yacht for 26 people with a BBQ party, fishing on the yacht, and nighttime lantern flying performance. Gwangandaegyo Bridge - Dongbaekseom Island - Haeundae Beach Gwangandaegyo Bridge - Yachting Range 60,000 won for a one-hour trip
Busan Sailing Federation www.bsaf.or.kr +82-51-747-1768 Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center +82-51-622-0201 Jeju Jungmun Marin Park Yacht Tour Shangrilla www.y-tour.com +82-64-738-2111 Tongyeong Chungmu Marina Resort Yacht Tour www.kumhoresort.co.kr +82-55-640-8180 Korea Sailing Federation www.ksaf.org +82-2-420-4390 / 4392~3
Ocean Leisure Sports - Songjeong Marina Experience Program This ocean leisure sports town is equipped with ocean view rooms on every floor, and offers a range of ocean activities, a BBQ party, and walking trails along Galmaet-gil. Korea Ocean Leisure Sports +82-1899-1801 songjungmarina@gmail.com March - October 66,000 won for kayaking / 55,000 won for surfing / 16,500 won for ocean rafting / 16,500 won for snorkeling
KIMA WEEK - Korea International Marine Leisure Week
www.kimaweek.org
Various marine leisure sports are free of charge during KIMA WEEK! The special week also features an international dragon boat tournament, a moonlight swimming competition and much more. It takes place for a week in the fall.
International Dragon Boat Tournament
Busan Dragon Boat Association bdb@hanmail.net Korean Dragon Boat Association www.kdba.or.kr +82-2-3285-3369 dragonrok@hanmail.net / kdba@kdba.or.kr
Free Ocean Leisure Experience Festival Gwangalli Marine Leports Center
+82-51-622-0201
Moonlight Swimming Competition
BUG Ocean Swimming Association http://top.cafe.daum.net/hgswim/ +82-10-4222-8075
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Ulleungdo Scuba Diving
Ulleungdo Island is a popular destination for divers because of its deep waters and ideal beachside location. Ssangjeongcho is recommended for intermediate level divers, while Bukjeo Rock and Malbawichu Point are recommended for beginners.
Ulleungdo Scuba Diving Ulleung Aqua Camp www.aquacamp.co.kr As an ocean multi-resort, Ulleung Aqua Camp is close to Dodong and Jeodong. Nearby Ssangjeongcho and Jukdo are also visible. +82-54-791-7770
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There are 30 diving spots including Solgoji, Janggaetong and Cobawi Rock. Geomundo Resort +82-61-666-6800 Geomundo Seaworld Resort www.gmdresort.com +82-61-665-3939, +82-10-4440-5068
Jeju Seogwipo Munseom Diving
The best location is Yeonsanho Lake colony, a 90-degree cliff, located between Munseom Island and Saekkiseom Island. Munseom Island http://english.jeju.go.kr/index.php/contents/travel/attractions/Islets?act=view&seq=50305 +82-64-760-2652, +82-19-9755-1733
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Seoraksan Towangseong Falls Ice Climbing The falls reach 350 meters in height, and are considered the best ice climbing location in the country, as it is the closest experience in Korea to winter ice climbing in the Himalayas. Top ice climbers also head to Yeongdong’s artificial ice climbing area, where an international ice climbing competition is held. Applications to participate in the Seoraksan Towangseong ice climbing contest are accepted in January, and the competition takes place in February.
Seoraksan Towangseong Ice Climbing Contest Sokcho-si Tourism Department +82-33-639-2545
Seoraksan Towangseong Falls Ulleungdo Seonchang Janggunbawi Rock
Insubong Peak of Bukhansan Mountain
Sinseonam Rock of Joryeongsan Mountain
Sirubong Peak of Wolchulsan Mountain
Korea National Park Service http://english.knps.or.kr Find eco-tour information and see Korea's popular mountains at a glance! +82-2-3279-2700~1
Valley of Musucheon Stream
Indoor & Outdoor Artificial Climbing Walls in Seoul Ttukseom Hangang Park Artificial Climbing Wall Free year round, but climbers must bring their own equipment. It has five walls, and is 15 meters in height and 40 meters wide. Ttukseom Resort Station (Seoul Subway Line 7), Exit 3 Peak season is from March to November (09:00 - 21:00) / Low season is from December to February (09:00 - 17:00)
Northface Culture Center An artificial climbing wall with a side area of 707m², and a 15-meter high Dyno Wall. Advanced reservations required. 418-25, Beon-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
20,000 won for one day pass
+82-2-900-4312
K2 C&F 5-meter bouldering walls, 12-meter lead climbing walls.
Only open to experienced climbers with their own equipment. 277-70, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 30,000 won for a one-day pass
+82-2-3408-9400
The Ja's Climbing Gym A climbing center where popular female climber Jain Kim trains
529-4, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 20,000 won for a one-day pass (additional fee may be charged for a beginner training session. Equipment is available at the venue) Need to book at least a day in advance +82-2-3445-5014
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Seoul & Gyeonggi-do Insubong Peak of Bukhansan Mountain The top climbing spot near Seoul +82-2-918-9063
Chungcheong-do Sinseonam Rock of Joryeongsan Mountain A giant rock that is 130 meters in height and 150 meters wide +82-43-653-3250
Jeolla-do Sirubong Peak of Wolchulsan Mountain
Six rock peaks for veterans +82-61-473-5210
Gyeongsang-do Ocean scenery of Ulleungdo Seonchang Janggunbawi Rock
Six free climbing routes with magnificent ocean views and a 90-degree cliff +82-54-790-6131
Jeju-do Gwangryeong Valley of Musucheon Stream
Jeju's best natural rock areas include Pansangjeolli, Jusangjeolli, and have unique rock formations and stones +82-64-728-3918
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Along the Picturesque River
Jeongseon Railbike Ride A railroad, running from Gujeolli Station to Auraji, shows the hidden scenery of Jeongseon through a 7.2 km stretch. Participants have the option of relaxing at a cafĂŠ located in Gujeolli Station after taking in a prime view of Nochusan Mountain and Ojang Falls. Unique rock formations and unusual stones await visitors along the river after Songcheon Valley. The rail bike operates five times a day during the summer season, and four times a day during the winter.
Jeongseon Railbike www.railbike.co.kr Korail Tourism Development - Jeongseon Branch
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3.5km roundtrip route along the sea. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to ride along the cliffs by the sea! 141-2, Manheung-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do +82-61-652-7882
Gangchon Railbike
Ride a rail bike from Kim Yujeong Station to Gangchon Station after enjoying a meal of Dakgalbi, Chuncheon's local specialty. Gangchon Rail Park www.railpark.co.kr +82-33-245-1000 (auto-answering dial 0)
Food Tour Try Gangwon-do's local traditional dishes such as Auraji corn makgeolli, potato jeon, buckwheat pancakes, Cirsium setidens meal, etc. Market Tour Wander through Gangwondo's traditional five-day non-permanent market held on the 2nd or 7th each month Culture Tour Stop by the re-created Samtan Art Mine, a culture and art center created in an old mine, and the Jeongseon Arirang Festival Jeongseon County http://eng.jeongseon.go.kr/hb/eng +82-33-562-3911
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Joy on the Snow
Pyeongchang Samyang Daegwallyeong Ranch Feel the thrill of a ranch tour while riding ATVs across a snow-covered field at an altitude of 1470 meters. Daegwallyeong Snow Park at Uiyaji Wind Village has sledding, ATV riding on the snow, and snow rafting in its winter sports lineup. Other major events include the Daegwallyeong Snow Festival and Pyeongchang Trout Festival.
ATV Riding Uiyaji Wind Village
http://www.invil.org/english/village/gangwon/contents.jsp?con_no=1384533&page_no=1 Wind rider (Free course/ difficult course/ practice course/ farm route course/ strawberry search)
Kentucky Ranch ATV Riding
ATV riding in the mountains (closed in winter) +82-33-334-4112
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Seonjaryeong-gil offers picturesque scenery all across its sheep ranch path, windmill path, the Hill of Wind, wild flower path and forest path. Enjoy a refreshing walk along Bunjuryeong and Geomryongso, well-known wildflower plantations in Korea. Make your walk even more memorable by experiencing Seonjaryeong snow trekking in the winter. Seonjaryeong Windmill-gil (Route 1 of Gangneung Bau-gil) www.baugil.org Daegwallyeong Rest Area - Intersection of Route 2 - Hanil Ranch Path - Right Side of the Forest Seonjaryeong - Donghae Observatory - Daegwallyeong Rest Area (12km/4hr) Daegwallyeong Rest Area 14-297, Hoenggye-ri, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do Gangneung Bau-gil +82-33-645-0990 giho0502@hanmail.net 20 21
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Along Korea's Beautiful Bike Trails
Paldang-Yangpyeong’s Abandoned Railroad Bike down the 30-km long Namhangang River trails in the spring or autumn, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Travel along the abandoned railway Namhangang River bike trip from Paldang Station (Jungang Line)
Paldangdaegyo Bridge (Paldang Station) - Neungnae Station - Yangpyeong Art Museum - Ipobo Reservoir Gangcheonbo Reservoir - Binaeseom Island - Chungju Dam - Tangeumdae - Chungju Bus Terminal (136km, 10hrs 55mins)
Recommended course 1 (30min, 6km for one way) Paldang Dam - Bongan Tunnel - Bongjour CafĂŠ - Neungnae Station Recommended course 2 (1hr, 12km for one way) Paldang Dam - Yangsucheolgyo Bridge - Yangsu Station/ Dumulmeori Recommended course 3 (2hrs, 16km for one way) Paldang Dam - Jungang line abandoned railroad tunnel (Yongdam Tunnel/ Buyong Tunnel) - Sinwon Station Recommended course 4 (3hrs, 29km for one way) Paldang Dam - Yangpyeong Station Paldang Station bike rental center 3,000 - 10,000 won for 1hr or 10,000 - 30,000 won for one day Myeong Sports World www.msworld.co.kr +82-31-577-5579
Excursion on the Bukhangang River Bike Path Along an Abandoned Gyeonchun Line Railway Bukhangang Raiload Bridge in Namyangju-si-Daeseong-ri in Gapyeong-gun-Cheongpyeong Recreation AreaJaraseom Island- Uiamho Lake in Chuncheon (70.4km, takes 4 hrs 40 mins) Ungilsan Station(Jungang Line) Balgeun Gwangjang Bicycle Rental Center 3000 won for 1 hr / 10,000 won for a day Chuncheon City Hall +82-33-253-3700 Myeong Sports World www.msworld.co.kr +82-31-577-5579
Other bike trip courses Enjoy a bike trip in Namiseom Island by taking ITX train to Chuncheon. Taking Gyeongchun Line, every station in Daeseong-ri, Gapyeong, Gangchon, Chuncheon has a bike rental shop.
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Ungilsan Station - Guksu Station 12km / approx. 43 min
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Bikers can choose bike routes through Namhangang River and Bukhangang River depending on individual conditions and their own schedule. Deokso Station, Ungilsan Station, Guksu Station (Jungang Line), Daeseongri Station, Cheongpyeong Station (Gyeongchun Line) Friday/Saturday/Sunday/National Holidays 09:00-18:00 7000 won for one person, 10,000 won for two people (first 2 hrs) / 10,000 won for 4 hrs, 20,000 won for one day +82-2-707-5416 bike@korailnetworks.com
Yangjaecheon Stream and Tancheon Stream Bike Tour in Gangnam-gu
http://global.gangnam.go.kr/globalIndex.do?lang=en
Tourists living in the center of Gangnam can go on a bike tour along the river. Biking guidebooks are available at four hotels: the Grand Intercontinental, COEX Inter-Continental, Oakwood Premier, and The Designers. The guidebook and free bicycle rentals are available for hotel guests.
Korail Tourism Development, ECO-RAIL
http://www.korailtravel.com/en/ktden_index.asp
An easy way to travel down Korea’s beautiful riverside bicycle paths! Namhangang River in Yangpyeong, Jeongseon, Yeongwol, Nakdonggang River and Yeongsangang River are all popular destinations for bikers. Operated by Korail Tourism Development, ECO-RAIL provides bicycles, so be sure to make inquiries about bike tour packages on their homepage or via email. +82-2-2084-5741 ask@korailtravel.com 22 23
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With the Scenic River and Mountains Below
Paragliding in Danyang Capture a long bird’s-eye view of the Yangbangsan Mountains that overlook Danyang-eup, with fresh air all around. The view of the meandering Namhangang River and the mountain range at your feet is a oneof-a-kind experience.
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Danyang Leisure Paragliding http://sanpara.cafe24.com/wp/
Recommended site for a two-person paragliding experience
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Pyeongchang Jangamsan Mountain Flying Land (700m) Jonathan Paragliding School http://hp700.com
+82-2-3472-1877
Yangpyeong Yumyeongsan Mountain Flying Land (899m) Yangpyeong Flying Park http://nanosky.co.kr/ab-6787999
+82-31-775-2681
Boryeong Okmasan Mountain Flying Land (620m) TSL Reports http://m.tslsky.com
+82-70-4233-1734
Mungyeong Dansan Flying Land (866m) www.flyingland.co.kr +82-54-571-4675
Exploring eight scenic locations in Danyang! Enjoy the Danyang Stamp Tour and try some susu bukkumi (millet Pancake) at Danyang Market. 1st Scenic Spot Dodamsambong Peak 2nd Scenic Spot Stone Gate 4th Scenic Spot Oksunbong 5th Scenic Spot Sainam 7th Scenic Spot Jungseonam
3rd Scenic Spot Gudambong 6th Scenic Spot Haseonam 8th Scenic Spot Sangseonam
Danyanggun County http://english.dy21.net/english/ Tourism Information Center +82-43-422-1146
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Re-live the excitement of your childhood adventures
Daegu Herbhillz Eco Adventure Eco Adventure has the fragrant scents of 70-80 various herbs year-round. Visitors can race through the trees on zip-lines and wooden ropes courses like Tarzan. With snow sledding in the winter and water activities in the summer, there are exciting activities for every season.
Daegu Herbhillz Eco Adventure www.ecoadventure.co.kr +82-53-767-6300
Additional adventure experiences Sky Adventure in Seoul Land http://eng.seoulland.co.kr +82-2-509-6000
Yangpyeong Yumyeongsan Mountain Pyeongchang Jangamsan Mountain Seoul Land
Byeongbangchi Sky Walk & Zipline Danyang Yangbangsan Mountain Mungyeong Dansan Flying Land
Boryeong Okmasan Mountain
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A unique viewing u-shaped glass platform by the beautiful Byeongbangsan Mountain offers scenic views of the Donggang River. Don’t miss the Sky Walk, or the Zip Wire that takes daring riders through the valley at 70km/h, becoming a new hotspot in Asia for extreme sports.
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Danyang Gosu Cave Discover ancient mysteries and natural beauty at Gosu Cave, a limestone cave that stretches 1,700 m in length. Designated as a natural monument, Gosu Cave has opened 600m of the cave for public tours, while preserving the remainder of the area. Sajabawi Rock is regarded as a guardian god in the cave, and rows of stalactites, with some reaching 7m in height, add to the cave’s beauty. Inside the cave, the temperatures hover at around 15℃ throughout the year, offering a cool refuge in summer and warm environment in the winter. Be sure to visit Manjanggul Cave on your next trip to Jeju-do Island, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage.
Danyang Gosu Cave www.kosu.or.kr 130, Gosu-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do +82-43-422-3072
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Caves in Jeju-do Island
http://english.jeju.go.kr
Jangsaengpo Port
Manjanggul Cave +82-64-710-7905 Hallim Park (Hyeopjaegul Cave, Ssangyonggul Cave, Hwanggeumgul Cave) www.hallimpark.co.kr +82-64-796-0001~4 Micheongul Cave www.ilchulland.com +82-64-784-2080
Manjanggul Cave Hallim Park
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Cruise
Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise In the middle of the blue ocean, visitors can catch a glimpse of whales and dolphins on the Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise. If visitors don’t see whales or dolphins on the trip, they will receive a complimentary admission ticket for the Jangsaengpo Whale Museum or 40% discount coupon for the Whale Ecology Experience. Those aboard the cruise will also enjoy a nighttime view of the coastline and party on the ship, along with a 3-hour whale exploration from Jangsaengpo Port. Special cruises also operate during the Busan International Fireworks Festival, offering prime views of the fireworks in the night sky, set against Gwangandaegyo Bridge.
Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise www.whalecity.kr 139-29, Maeam-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan +82-52-226-3406~7
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Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort Alpensia Resort is the venue for the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, is 700m in elevation, and has snowy areas ideal for winter sports. A Ski Jump Lounge is located at the top of the skip jump tower constructed for the Olympics, and an Alpine Coaster takes riders on a trip from the top of the mountains, reaching speeds of 40km/ hr. The resort features an annual festival including a marathon on the snow held in a cross country arena and the Great Mountains International Music Festival & School. This ski resort is open from the end of November through mid-March.
Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort
www.alpensiaresort.co.kr/EnInfoAlpInfoIntro.gdc Yongsan-ri, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do +82-33-339-0000
Other Ski Resorts Yongpyong Resort www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng
Yongpyong offers ski and snowboard-ready snow in the pristine highlands of the Daegwallyeong, Balwangsan Mountain ski lifts, powerful ski moguls, and a 5.6-m rainbow paradise slope experience +82-1588-0009
Muju Deogyusan Resort www.mdysresort.com Enjoy the longest Silk Road Slope in Korea, stretching 6.1km, and the highest Raiders slope, positioned at a 37-degree angle. +82-63-320-7000 High 1 Resort www.high1.com/eng/Hhome/main.high1
Ski at the top of Jijangsan Mountain (1,345m), located near the base of Baekunsan Mountain, and visit the casino at Gangwon Land +82-2-1588-7789
Phoenix Park www.phoenixpark.co.kr/global/english/default.aspx
Enjoy the park’s 23 slopes and water park, a ski world with hands-on activities for the sports of the Winter Olympic Games. +82-2-1577-0069
Ice fishing
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (Mount Trout)
Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mount Trout) Ice Festival Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort Yongpyong Resort Phoenix Park High 1 Resort
Chosen by CNN as one of the “Seven Wonders of Winter,” Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Trout) Festival is packed every year with ice fishing enthusiasts from around the world. Saw through the thick ice to create a fishing hole and catch a mountain trout with your bare hands at the festival. Around 24,000 lanterns in the shape of Sancheoneo (mountain trout) illuminate the festival at night. The festival is held annually in January. Additional recommended festivals include the Tomato Festival, which is focused on Hwacheon’s specialty produce, and the Hwacheon Jjokbae (Raft) Festival.
Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mount Trout) Ice Festival www.narafestival.com
186-5, Jung-ri, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do Hwacheon County http://ihc.go.kr/foreign/eng +82-33-442-1211 Muju Deogyusan Resort
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Explore the Bukhangang riverside and ride through the forests on a mountain bike (MTB). Riders that rent a MTB (10,000 won) at the entrance of Bungeoseom Island will receive a 10,000 won “Hwacheon Love Money Gift Certificate” that can be spent in Hwacheon. Riders can use their Certificates to purchase a variety of food. Bike rental shop at the entrance of Bungeoseom Island in Hwacheon-eup March-November / 09:00 - 17:00 Bungeoseom Island rental shop- Daei-ri - Kkeomeokdari Bridge - Ttansan Mountain - Hwacheong Dam - Salanggol - Wira-ri - Georye-ri - Nonmi-ri - Donggurae Village (Total 42.2km, Around 3 hrs) 28 29
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Yeongam Korea International Circuit Get behind the wheel at the Grade A standard moto race track authorized by Federation Internationale de L'Automobile (FIA). Driving time and the maximum speeds are 10 minutes and 50 km/hr, respectively.
Yeongam Korea International Circuit www.koreacircuit.kr 745-1, Sampo-ri, Sampo-eup, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do Aphae Cart Beach (Open all year round) +82-70-8848-4555 Jeungdo Cart Beach (Weekends) +82-70-8874-4555
Triathlon
Jeju International Triathlon
The Jeju International Triathlon offers participants a beautiful ride on the beach, and challenges them with 180.2km cycling course. The marathon is known for its difficult cycling and marathon courses. Biking up the path at the foot of Hallasan Mountain, made by volcanic activity, is a challenge, while riders can relieve their fatigue on the downhill road, enjoying Jeju's fabulous scenery and a cool breeze. Interested tri-athletes should be sure to check out the Tongyeong International Triathlon.
Jeju International Triathlon www.jejutriathlon.com Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do Swim 3.8km (Hwasun Golden Sand Beach) - Bike 180.2km (The area of Nam Jeju-gun) Run 42.195km (Jungmun Resort Complex)
Tongyeong ITU Triathlon World Cup www.triathlon.or.kr/en/en_index.asp Triathlon Square in Donam-dong and downtown Tongyeong
Taekwondo
Muju Taekwondowon Taekwondowon is scheduled to open in April, 2014 in Baekunsan Mountain, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do and is a new venue for exchange among taekwondo athletes from around the world. Facilities will also include a Taekwondo stadium, an experience hall, an exhibition hall and an International Taekwondo Academy in expansive facilities with an impressive area of 2,314,000m². Surrounded by stunning natural scenery in Muju, visitors are invited to take part in taekwondo, and enjoy the venue’s water terrace.
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Kukkiwon is a taekwondo Mecca, and has produced an estimated 8,000,000 Dan and Poom rank athletes. It also hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang for Taekwondo enthusiasts. Participants can experience different aspects of taekwondo in harmony at the World Taekwondo Hanmadang.
Seoul Taekwondo Tour Program
Yeongam Korea International Circuit
Tongyeong ITU Triathlon World Cup
Namsangol Hanok Village offers taekwondo experiences and performances blending the martial art with gukak (Korean traditional music), and traditional dance.
International Kumgang Taekwondo Center
Jeju International Triathlon
www.taekwontokorea.com The center is operates a variety of hands-on programs such as its Taekwondo experience (90 min or 3 hrs) and Taekwondo self-defense.
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The Island of Tension and Peace
Baengnyeongdo Island Located near the border with North Korea in the west sea, Baengyeongdo Island is a scenic and natural wonder. Visitors will enjoy viewing the habitat of Phoca largha (spotted seal), which is designated as a Natural Monument, and Kongdol Beach, which is filled with round mottled pebbles sculpted by the effects of the waves, Sagot Natural Airport, which is one of two natural airfields in the world, and Seondaeam Rock in Dumujin, which has fantastic rock formations.
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Baengnyeongdo Island www.ongjin.go.kr/foreign/eng Baengnyeong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon +82-32-899-2210
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Nearby Tourist Attractions Baengnyeongdo Island Port - Sagot Beach (Sagot Natural Airport) - Simcheong-gak Pavilion – Mulgaebawi Rock – Damsuho Lake – Dumujin – Kongdol Beach – Baengyeongdo Island Port
DMZ Trekking
Dutayeon Falls Dutayeon Valley is a spacious waterhole where crystal water from the Suip Stream at the foot of Geumgangsan Mountain empties into one location. After being closed for 50 years, the valley was reopened to the public in 2004 and remains a pristine area. Visitors walk through the ecology observation path, which is an eco-tourism paradise. Walking along the pure valley, which is also Korea's largest habitat for lenok, and fully experience Dutayeon, including the PLZ (Peace and Life Zone), with the sights and scents of the forest.
Dutayeon Falls Songhyeon-ri, Bangsan-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do Yanggu Tour www.ygtour.kr Reservations must be made at least one day in advance Closed on Mondays Must arrive prior to 15:00 on Tuesday-Sunday Tourism Information Center +82-33-480-2675
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Event
Period
Location
2014 Seoul International Sports & Leisure Industry Show
Feb. 20, 2014 - Feb. 23, 2014
COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul
The 11th Saebyeokgangbyeon International Marathon Contest
Jun. 1, 2014
Event Square at Yeouido Hangang Park in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
2014 Mulmalgeun Yangpyeong Icefish Festival
Dec. 27, 2013 - Feb. 16, 2014
Sumi Village in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
The 2nd Cheongpyeong Sledding & Trout & Icefish Festival
Dec. 28, 2013 - Feb. 23, 2014
Jojongcheon Stream in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
The 5th Jaraseom Singsing Winter Festival
Jan. 3, 2014 - Jan. 26, 2014
Gapyeongcheon Stream area in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
2014 Korea International Boat Show
Jun. 12, 2014 - Jun. 15, 2014
Ilsan KINTEX in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
The 7th Pyeongchang Trout Festival
Dec. 20, 2013 - Feb. 2, 2014
Odaecheon Stream area in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
The 2nd Yeongwol Donggang Winter Festival
Dec. 27, 2013 - Jan. 26, 2014
Donggang River area in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
2014 Hongcheon Winter Festival
Dec. 27, 2013 - Jan. 19, 2014
Hongcheongyo in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
2014 Daegwallyeong Snow Festival
Jan. 3, 2014 - Jan. 12, 2014
Hoenggye-ri area in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
2014 Hwacheon Sancheoneo (Mountain Trout) Ice Festival
Jan. 4, 2014 - Jan. 26, 2014
Hwacheoncheon Stream in Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do
2014 Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival
Jan. 17, 2014 - Jan. 26, 2014
Taebaeksan Provincial Park area in Gangwon-do
The 16th Inje Icefish Festival
Jan. 18, 2014 - Jan. 26, 2014
Injedaegyo Bridge area in Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
Chungcheong-do
2014 Daedunsan Surak Valley Ice Festival
Dec. 24, 2013 - Jan. 20, 2014
Surak Valley in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Busan Gyeongsang-do
The 27th Polar Bear Swimming Contest
Jan. 12, 2014
Haeundae Beach in Haeundae-gu, Busan
The 10th Geojedo International Penguin Swimming Festival
Jan. 18, 2014
Deokpo Beach in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
2014 Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival
Apr. 1, 2014 - Apr. 30, 2014
The area of Cheonsando in Wando-gun, Cheongsan-myeon, Jeollanam-do
2014 Jeju MBC International Peace Marathon
Mar. 30, 2014
Hallim Stadium in Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Seoul
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Gangwon-do
Jeolla-do
Jeju
For foreign language services and information on any of the sites and events listed above, please call the Korea Travel Hotline 1330 (From Abroad)+82-1330, (In Korea)1330 Korea Tourism Organization www.visitkorea.or.kr Korea Travel Hotline 1330 http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_7_1.jsp
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