Donggwang Sikdang (동광식당)

11.8Km 2024-03-20

27 Noksong 1-gil, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

With over 50 years of history, this jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant is a cherished local establishment. Its standout dish is hwanggi jokbal (braised pigs' feet with milk vetch roots), renowned for its chewy texture and clean flavor. The meat and cartilage are tenderized through extended braising with milk vetch roots, which also impart a subtle flavor to the dish. Another highlight on the menu is the kotdeungchigi guksu (buckwheat noodles), a Jeongseon-style dish featuring chewy buckwheat noodles cooked in a broth flavored with perilla and soybean paste.

Jeongseon Station (정선역)

12.0Km 2017-07-10

55, Noksong 8-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

The population of Jeongseon greatly decreased after the decline of the coal mining business in Korea. With the loss of travelers, many stations on the Jeongseon Line switched to non-manned operations; Jeongseon Station is the only station to maintain staff.

Despite losing population, Jeongseon has maintained popularity due to its history as the birthplace of Korea's folk song, Arirang, and for Jeongseon Traditional Market, held every weekend.

Jeongseon 5-day Market / Jeongseon Arirang Market (정선5일장 / 정선 아리랑시장 (2, 7일))

12.2Km 2023-12-28

36, Oiljang-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-563-6200

Jeongseon 5-day Market is a representative traditional market in Korea. Opening every five days on dates ending in a 2 or 7, the marketplace is crowded with both locals and visitors alike. The local vendors sell produce and other agricultural products and manufactured goods. While the market was very active during the peak of the coal mining industry, the market faced a sharp decline after its end. However, in 1999, a special tourist train begin operating, taking tourists from Seoul to the market. Thanks to this, the current A-Train, the market is thriving. Also called the Jeongseon Arirang Market, visitors can enjoy performances of this intangible cultural heritage as well as taste the local foods. While the permanent market is open every day, it is most active on days of the fifth-day market, and on Saturdays.

SangYuJae (상유재)

12.4Km 2024-12-19

22-8 Bongyang 3-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5377-1162

Sangyujae is the oldest hanok in Jeongseon-gun and has been designated a Gangwon-do tangible cultural asset. Next to the old stone wall stands a beautiful mulberry tree, which at 600 years old is itself a natural monument. The house consists of a sarangchae where visitors can stay, and an anchae, in which the owner resides. Rooms are equipped with ondol underfloor heating and bathrooms - but not TVs, the absence of which helps guests focus on their companions and on the traditional experience. Jeongseon Arirang Market is a short walk away.

Ssarigol (싸리골)

12.5Km 2016-09-26

1312, Jeongseon-ro, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-562-4554

Ssarigol is a Korean restaurant famous for serving rice cooked with gondeure (Cirsium Setidens), a plant which grows in the alpine regions of Gangwon-do. The savory and fresh taste of the gondeurenamul-bap has been the restaurant’s secret to success. Ssarigol has captivated the taste buds of its customers by offering healthy food at an affordable price. The main menu items include gondeurenamul-bap, and dotorimuk-muchim (seasoned acorn jelly).

Kangwon Land Casino (강원랜드 카지노)

13.3Km 2022-08-09

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

Kangwon Land Casino opened on October 28, 2000 as the only casino in Korea to allow the admission of Koreans. The casino is part of Kangwon Land Resort, a leisure complex which also offers 477 guestrooms.

High1 Grand Hotel Main Tower (하이원 그랜드 호텔 메인타워(구 강원랜드호텔))

13.3Km 2021-02-04

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

High1 Grand Hotel Main Tower is located in the highlands of the Baegunsan Mountain area in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do. This five-star hotel offers sophisticated services and various family entertainment facilities that include a theme park, golf course, and ski resort. The hotel is especially famous for its large casino, which is the only casino in Korea to allow the admission of Koreans. The hotel offers various guestrooms from the standard room for budget travelers to the luxurious suite rooms and a presidential room.

High 1 Country Club (하이원 컨트리클럽)

13.4Km 2022-08-18

265, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

High 1 Country Club is located 1,100 meter above sea level, making it the highest golf course in Korea. Due to the lower air pressure, golfers may enjoy longer and farther-reaching golf drives. In addition, the temperature never goes over 25 degrees Celsius even in the middle of summer, offering a cool and pleasant condition for summer golfers.

Taking nature conservation into account, most of the area was formed using recycled rocks and debris from an abandoned mine, preventing acidic wastewater leaking from abandoned mines or dumps from contaminating the environment with heavy metals. At the same time, plants and wildflowers are planted around the surrounding areas to promote sustainable ecological stability.

Golfers who want to stay for more than just a day can experience warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance at the High 1 Country Club which has 197 rooms in total and also offers a great view of the 18-hole golf course.

Unamjeong High1 Resort (하이원리조트 운암정)

13.5Km 2024-03-20

265 High1-gil, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

This bakery café, nestled in a traditional hanok within the High1 Resort, offers a unique culinary experience. Its menu features desserts inspired by traditional Korean confections, complemented by a selection of coffee, medicinal herbal tea, and traditional tea. The café's highlight is the Dalbodeure kkot set (Korean dessert snack set “Flower”), a delightful assortment that includes monaka, gotgam mari (dried persimmon rolls), hodu gangjeong (deep-fried and braised walnuts), hongsi greek yogurt (greek yogurt with ripe persimmon), hangwa (traditional Korean sweets), and lotus root chips. Patrons can savor these tea and dessert offerings while enjoying the serene view of Jeongseon’s natural landscape.

High1 Haneulgil Trekking (하이원 하늘길 트레킹)

13.7Km 2023-12-07

265-1 High1-gil, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

High1 Haneulgil Trekking trails were created using the Baegunsan Mountain hiking trail and roads used by coal miners in the past. The trekking trails consist of Mureungdowongil, Untangodogil, and Gowonsupgil trails. The trails are easy enough even for children to hike up. Once visitors reach the top, they can get down conveniently on the Sky1340 mountain gondola.

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