.0M 19 2023-12-22
212-27 , Heungjeonggyegok 4-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-3357
Gajae-Wa-Gom is a log-built pension in the upper Heungjeong Valley in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. The guestrooms are cozy cabins, either red-clayed single-storey, or two-sotrey cabins. Gajae-dong and Wa-dong have an ondol 1st floor with a bedroom upstairs, while Gom-dong has a 1st floor bed room with an attic above. The red-clayed cabin, Hwangto, has a furnace-fired ondol. All rooms have terraces where guests can enjoy barbecue meals.There are karaoke rooms and foot volleyball courts outside, and free coffee and tea are provided in the lounge.
3.6Km 32131 2024-08-06
225 Heungjeonggyegok-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-2902
Herbnara Farm opened in 1996 as the first herb-themed farm in Korea. The farm was started in a deep valley in Pyeongchang by a couple whose age added up to 100 years. At that time, the farm was just a small plot of land, but has expanded to the current 33,000 ㎡ and is one of Pyeongchang's representative tourist attractions. The farm offers ten themed gardens with over 150 herbs such as lavender and sage. Delicious dishes and drinks made with herbs cultivated on the farm are available at the restaurant and cafe. Visitors can also make herbal soap and candles in the herb classroom, and enjoy cultural events throughout the farm.
5.2Km 91068 2024-02-13
62 Heungjeonggyegok-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2771
Heungjeonggyegok Valley is about 5 kilometers away from the town of Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang, Gangwon State. The 5-kilometer long valley that stands between Heungjeongsan Mountain and Hoeryeongbong Peak has a beautiful landscape. A wide variety of freshwater fish like trout inhabit the clear waters of the valley. Heungjonggyegok Valley has become a famous attraction in the Bongpyeong area along with Bongsan Seojae, shrine of the prominent neo-Confucian scholar Yulgok (1536-1584), and Palseokjeong, featuring the writings of Yang Sa-eon.
6.1Km 19263 2023-06-28
233, Saripyeong-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-4118
The former Mooee Elementary School was transformed into Mooee Arts Center exhibiting works of noted Korean artists. It is located in the town of Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang-gun, which was the hometown of the famous Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok (1907-1942) and the background setting of his representative novel "When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom." Mooee Arts Center opened on April 18, 2001, after 2 years of preparation by Korean artists of various genres including the Western-style painter Jeong Yeon-seo, calligrapher Lee Cheon-seop, sculptor Oh Sang-wook, and potter Kwon Soon-beom.
The schoolyard has been turned into an outdoor sculpture park displaying large-scale sculptures. The arts center also offers hands-on experience programs and a chance to view the artists creating their pieces.
7.0Km 2 2020-11-20
33-11, Ihyoseok-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2771
Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is the setting of the beautiful Korean story “When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,” and also home to the author, Lee Hyo-seok (pen name Gasan). Registered as National Culture Village No. 1 in 1990 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the village is the setting of the annual Hyoseok Cultural Festival in autumn. The village is made up of the birthplace of Lee Hyo-seok, a watermill house, thatch-roofed housing, Gasan Park, Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall, and restaurants serving food made with buckwheat.
7.1Km 20192 2024-02-16
33-11 Ihyoseok-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-335-4594
Memilkkotpilmuryeop is a Gangwon local food restaurant renowned for its buckwheat delicacies. One of their standout dishes is the ganjang namul memil guksu (buckwheat noodles with soy sauce salad), a refreshing noodles featuring a subtly flavored soy sauce-infused broth. The restaurant places a strong emphasis on using buckwheat grown in-house and organic vegetables to enhace the taste of their offerings. Additionally, their memil jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe) stuffed with minced kimchi and vegetables, and gamja mandu (potato mandu), are also must-try specialties.
7.3Km 479 2021-08-07
16-7, Boraeryeong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-333-4333
Serving a variety of Chinese dishes, it has a large space that can accommodate group diners. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.
7.4Km 20971 2021-08-11
73-25, Hyoseongmunhak-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2700
Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall was opened on September 7, 2002 during the Hyoseok Cultural Festival to celebrate the literary contributions and display artifacts from the life of Lee Hyoseok (pen name Gasan). Many of the artifacts on display came from the Gasan Literature Group but some items were also donated from the children of Lee Hyoseok to commemorate the passing of their father.
7.5Km 32008 2022-12-29
Wongil-ri, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-9669
Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is the place where the author Lee Hyo-seok (pen name “Gasan”) was born and raised. The village is also the setting of the author’s novel "When the Buckwheat Blossoms,” one of the most celebrated Korean short stories to date.
In 1990, the village place was designated ‘first national cultural village’ by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The village is comprised of the author's birth house, a water mill, Gasan Park, Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall, and a buckwheat museum. During the peak of the blossoming season in early fall, the annual Lee Hyo-seok Cultural Festival takes place and visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow-white fields of buckwheat flowers.
Lee Hyo-seok Cultural Festival commemorates the modern Korean writer and features buckwheat-themed programs. Events include a Hyo-seok essay contest, traditional performances, a costume parade, a photo contest, and "When the Buckwheat Blossoms" plays and related performances. During the festival, visitors can enjoy makguksu (buckwheat noodles) and memil buchim (buckwheat pancakes) and tour the locations that appear in the famous short story.
7.7Km 38903 2024-09-13
157 Ihyoseok-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-2323
Hyoseok Cultural Festival is held to commemorate Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his popular novel "When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom," which mainly takes place in Bongpyeong. The festival offers diverse programs inspired by the book, allowing visitors to explore the author's work as well as the beauty of Bongpyeong with its buckwheat flowers in full bloom. Visitors can also get to know more about the author by visiting the Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village and the Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall located near the festival venue.