Korea - Gangwon-Do (PDF Chapter)
This is the Gangwon-do chapter from Lonely Planet’s Korea guidebook.
Mountainous Gangwon-do gives you some of South Korea’s most spectacular natural parks and scenic landscapes, up-close Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) experiences, and laid-back coastal towns and beaches on the East Sea.
- climb through the stunning, misty mountains of Seoraksan National Park, hunting out tem-ples, waterfalls and solitude
- maps
- watch and join in with the crowds eyeing up Haesindang Park’s extraordinary phallic sculptures
- transport
- explore the historic fabric of Sangwon-sa before hiking into the hills
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Chuncheon, Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho, Cheorwon, Naksan Provincial Park, Odaesan National Park, Gangneung, Jeongdongjin, Sam-cheok, Wonju, Pyeongchang, Chiaksan National Park.
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