Gangwon Travel in Korea

Explore Korea's top destinations from Seoul to Busan and Jeju. Get itineraries with maps, transit guides, nearby attractions, and hidden gems recommended by locals to plan your perfect trip.

Overview

Gangwon is mountainous, with Seoraksan National Park, the 2018 Olympic sites at Pyeongchang, and Korea's eastern coastline from Sokcho to Samcheok.

Why visit here

Korea's best-preserved mountain scenery is here, and the KTX extension in 2017 cut the Seoul-to-Gangneung trip to under two hours. Ski season runs December to early March.

Highlights

Seoraksan National Park — The country's best-known mountain, with cable-car access to Gwongeumseong.
Gangneung Beach — Long sandy coast near the KTX terminus. Popular for coffee-shop day trips.
Pyeongchang — Site of the 2018 Winter Olympics. The ski resorts remain operational.
Sokcho Central Market — A port-side market with fresh seafood and traditional snacks.

Tip: Seoraksan cable-car slots fill out on foliage weekends. Book online about a week ahead for October visits.