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Goseong can be found on
the northernmost part of the East Sea and is rarely traveled,
contributing to its outstanding purity and cleanliness. Hwajinpo
Beach, Hwajinpo Marine Museum, Wanggok Folk Village, and Geonbongsa
Temple are all famous tourist spots. The Cheongganjeong Pavilion in
Gwan-dong is particularly attractive for the harmony it creates
between the East Sea and the surrounding cliffs.
Recommended Sites
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Tongil Unification
Observatory
Address :
Myeongho-ri, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun
Description :
Built by an
army unit in 1983, Tongil Unification Observatory (height – 700m) was
the closest place where you could view the Mt. Geumgangsan before it
was opened to South Koreans. The nearest part of the Mt. Geumgangsan
is 16km away and the farthest part is about 25km away. From the
Observatory, you can see Haegeumgang, and the islands nearby,
Manmulsang, and Hyeonjongam. On clear days, you can also various peaks
of Mt. Geumgangsan such as Ilchulbong (1,552m), Chaehabong,
Jipseonbong, Yukseonbong, Gwaneumbong, and even the greatest peak of
Mt. Geumgangsan, the Birobong Peak. Tongil Unification Observatory is
the closest spot to the north, and many people who visit are those who
had to leave their home and were separated from their families during
the Korean War. You can see monuments built in the hope of
reunification here. Tongilanbo Park, which can be considered the
entrance of Tongil Jeonmangdae, was built in 1987 to be used as the
nation’s security site. You must pass by here to get to Tongil
Unification Observatory, making the entry process somewhat
inconvenient.
Directions :
From Sokcho,
take Bus No.1 or No.1-1 bound for Tongil Unification Observatory
(2,970 won) and get off at the last stop. After a 10-minute walk, on
the left side of the hill you can see the Tongilanbo Park (Entrance
Registration Area). You must take a shuttle to the observation
platform. (Shuttle bus round-trip fare: Adult 3,000 won; Minors 2,000
won; Including the entrance fee it`s 5,000 won for adults and 3,000
won for students).
Information :
- Homepage:
http://www.tongiltour.co.kr (Kor)
- Information: Tongilanbo Park
Tel: (033) 682-0088 (Kor)
- Admission Fee:
age 20 and over - 2,000 won
age 19 and under - 1,000 won
- Hours:
Spring, Fall - 09:00 - 16:00
Summer - 09:00 - 17:30
Winter season - 09:00 - 15:30
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Hwajinpo Lagoon
Address :
Geojin-eup and Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Description :
Hwajinpo is
named so because there are sweet briers that bloom by the lake, and it
is one of nature’s great lagoons. It is designated Gangwon Provincial
Monument No. 10 with a circumference of about 16 km, and it has a wide
reed field which is an important place for migratory birds and swans
in the winter. Hwajinpo Lagoon is surrounded by evergreens and white
sandy beaches; it is a lagoon where the river and the sea meet.
Materials drifting down the river deposited at the bottom of the river
become a sandy beach that eventually block off the river from the sea,
creating a lagoon. Hwajinpo Lagoon is the largest lagoon near the East
Sea, and has many ancient artifacts around it, such as the Ten Goindol
rocks (also called Jiseokmyeo) scattered around the lake. Because of
its excellent scenery, Kim Il-Seong (1912-1994) of North Korea and the
South Korean president Lee Seung-Man (1875-1965) had summer houses
here after the independence of Korea in 1945. The two houses that
originally faced each other with the lake at the center are gone now,
but the sites still remain as tourist destinations. They have been
converted to Hwajinpo’s Museum of History, and opened to public as a
security exhibit center.
Directions :
From Sokcho
Intercity Bus Terminal, take the bus going to Hwajinpo Lagoon. Takes
about 50 minutes.
Information :
- Inquiries:
Goseong-gun City Hall Culture & Tourism Office, Tel: 033-670-2274 (Kor)
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Leisure/Sports
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Alps Ski Resort
Address : 107
San, Heul-ri, Ganseong-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Description :
Alps Ski
Resort is located on the plateau of Jinburyeong, a region with the
heaviest and longest snowfalls. Korea’s one and only Ski Museum is
located within the resort, which exhibits the entire history of
skiing. There are 8 slopes and 5 lift lines in total. Snowboards are
also available for the user’s enjoyment. Alps Resort provides you
with a ski resort, indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, sled range
facilities during the winter as well as golf courses, golf range,
and grass sled range, survival game and rafting during the summer.
Moreover, Mt. Seoraksan and the Eastern Sea are in the vicinity,
providing you with spectacular scenery.
Directions :
Take a free
shuttle bus at the front of Ganseong Express Bus Terminal (There is
a sign that says ”To Alps” on the bus / 11:40, 16:40)
Information :
1.
Location: 107 San, Heul-ri, Ganseong-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
2. Tel: 033-681-5030 (Kor/Eng/Chi/Jap)
3. Homepage :
http://www.alpsresort.co.kr
(한)
4. Open: From the middle of November to the beginning of April the
following year (Small changes may occur every year)
5. Hours: 09:00-22:00
6. Closing days: None
7. Admission Fee:
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Class |
Lift |
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Adults (won) |
Children (won) |
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Morning ticket (09:00-13:00) |
31,000 |
21,000 |
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One day ticket (09:00-16:30) |
42,000 |
30,000 |
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Afternoon ticket(13:00-16:30) |
33,000 |
24,000 |
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Evening ticket (18:00-22:00) |
31,000 |
21,000 |
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Afternoon+Evening(13:00-22:00) |
50,000 |
35,000 |
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Single Left |
7,000 |
5,000 |
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Class |
Ski rental (general) |
Ski rental (quality) |
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12 and over (won) |
0-12 (won) |
Adults (won) |
Children (won) |
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Morning ticket(09:00-13:00) |
19,000 |
14,000 |
21,000 |
16,000 |
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One day ticket(09:00-16:30) |
28,000 |
19,000 |
31,000 |
21,000 |
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Afternoon ticket (13:00-16:30) |
19,000 |
14,000 |
21,000 |
16,000 |
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Evening ticket (18:00-22:00) |
19,000 |
14,000 |
21,000 |
16,000 |
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Afternoon+Evening (13:00-22:00) |
31,000 |
23,000 |
35,000 |
26,000 |
* Children-up to age 12
8. Facilities: Indoor swimming pool, grass sled range, bowling
alley, bicycles, roller blades, paintball, rafting, mountain
climbing, table tennis parlor, basketball court, disco, banquet
hall, karaoke, arcades, play room, fast food court, supermarket,
infirmary
* Seoul-There is a direct bus to the Alps Resort
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Location of
departure |
Morning Bus
(year around |
Afternoon Bus
(Only weekends during ski season) |
Dawn Departure
(Closes during ski season) |
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Gwanggyo (In
front of Lotte Tours) |
08:30 |
08:30 / 15:00 |
05:00 |
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Banpo (In front of the old New Mart) |
09:00 |
09:00 / 15:50 |
05:30 |
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Jamsil(In front of the clock tower at
Lotte World) |
09:20 |
09:20 |
05:50 |
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Mok-dong (In front of Jisan Sports) |
07:40 |
07:40 |
04:40 |
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Yeouido (In front of Hongwu B/D,
Hyundai Tours) |
08:00 |
08:00 |
05:00 |
* Phone
reservations are required-(02)733-0201 (Kor/Eng)
* Fee: Adults- One way 12,000 won / Return 24,000 won
Children (under 13)- One way 8,000 won / Return 16,000 won
During seasons other than winter, buses are available only in the
mornings at Gwanggyo, Banpo and Jamsil.
* Information above are subject to can changes and updates.
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Alps Sledding Hills
Address : San
107 Heul-ri, Ganseong-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Description :
Alps Resort
located on the plateau of Jinburyeong, a region with the heaviest
and longest snow falls. It is a grandiose resort that includes a ski
resort, a sled range and a golf course. The slope of the sledding
Hills is separated from that of skiing so sled riders can safely
enjoy sleighing. The Alps Sledding Hills are used as snow sleighing
during the winter and natural grass sleighing during the summer.
Sled can be rented so that the whole family can have a good time
together. Natural grass sleighing during the summer is also safe for
the riders as the caterpillar-style sled with rollers are used to
reduce friction as well as a rope to control the direction of the
sled to prevent collisions. Direct transportation from Seoul to the
Alps Sledding Hills is provided. You can also take the Ganseong Bus
(passes Jinburyeong) from Sangbong Terminal or Dong-Seoul Terminal
in Seoul, get off at the Jinburyeong Peak, and call the information
desk at (033) 681-5030 (Kor/Eng/Chi/Jap), and a staff will come to
pick you up if there is available transportation before 6 pm
(irregular). Since 033 is the local area number, when you call from
the Jinburyeong Peak, you should just dial 681-5030.
Directions :
Take a free
shuttle bus at the front of Ganseong Express Bus Terminal (There is
a sign that says ”To Alps” on the bus / 11:40, 16:40)
Information :
1.
Location: San 107 Heul-ri, Ganseong-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
2. Tel: 033-681-5030 (Kor/Eng/Chi/Jap)
3. Homepage :
http://www.alpsresort.co.kr
(Kor)
4. Open: from the beginning of December to the end of March the
following year (Small changes occur every year)
5. Hours : Day time 09:00-16:30
Night time 18:00-22:00
6. Holidays: None
7. Admission Fee: There is no classification for adults and children
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Classification by
Equipment |
Daytime(won) |
Night time (won) |
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General |
10,000 |
6,000 |
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Special |
14,000 |
9,500 |
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Grass sled hours: 09:00-19:00, 19:00-21:00, 19:00-21:00
Grass sled fee (5 rides): Adults 6,000 won, Children 5,000 won
(Children - age 12 and below)
8. Facilities: Indoor swimming pool, ski resort, bowling alley,
bicycles, roller blades, paint ball, rafting, mountain climbing,
table tennis parlor, basketball court, disco, banquet hall, karaoke,
arcades, play rooms, fast food court, super market, infirmary. Take
a free shuttle bus at the front of Ganseong Express Bus Terminal
(There is a sign that says ”To Alps” on the bus / 11:40, 16:40)
Seoul - There is a direct bus to the Alps Resort
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Location of
departure |
Morning Bus
(year around)< |
Afternoon Bus
(Only weekends during ski season) |
Dawn Departure
(Closes during ski season) |
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Gwanggyo (In front of Lotte Tours) |
08:30 |
08:30 / 15:00 |
05:00 |
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Banpo (In front of the old New Mart) |
09:00 |
09:00 / 15:50 |
05:30 |
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Jamsil (In front of the clock tower at Lotte World) |
09:20 |
09:20 |
05:50 |
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Mok-dong (In front of Jisan Sports) |
07:40 |
07:40 |
04:40 |
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Yeouido (In front of Hongwu B/D, Hyundai Tours) |
08:00 |
08:00 |
05:00 |
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Phone reservations are required-(02)733-0201 (Kor/Eng)
* Fee: Adults- One way 12,000 won / Return 24,000 won
Children (under 13)- One way 8,000 won / Return 16,000 won
During seasons other than winter, buses are available only in the
mornings at Gwanggyo, Banpo and Jamsil.
* Information above are subject to can changes and updates.
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