With school-age children

Explore the pristine nature of Gangwon-do

Gangwon-do · 9 stops

1 Vienna Doll Museum Visit the Vienna Doll Museum

Located in "Tirol Village", a colorful area themed after an Austrian village, the Vienna Doll Museum houses a diverse collection of dolls and figurines, including those from popular movies like Iron Man and Batman. Visitors can also explore the Spinning Tunnel and enjoy a doll photography exhibition at the Art Gallery.

296, Solbong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do강원특별자치도 평창군 대관령면 솔봉로 296
10:00 - 18:00
Gyeongpoho Lake 2 Gyeongpoho Lake
Must-do
  • Cycling

Gyeongpoho Lake, with a perimeter of 5.21㎞, is conveniently connected to the sea. Visitors can enjoy scenic views on foot or explore the lake's surroundings by bicycle.

The bicycle rental service offers standard and tandem family bicycles. Key attractions include the Gyeongpo Eco Marsh Park and various sculptures scattered around the area.

The lake is especially popular in April during the Gyeongpo Cherry Blossom Festival.

Jeo-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do강원특별자치도 강릉시 저동
Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch 3 Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch Meet the adorable sheep flock at Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch
Must-do
  • Feeding experience

Located 830 meters above sea level, Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch offers a picturesque pastoral scene with sheep grazing across a wide plateau. There is a 1.2㎞-long walking trail that weaves through the ranch, allowing for a leisurely stroll that takes about an hour to complete at a slow pace.

After enjoying the scenic views, visitors have the opportunity to feed the sheep by exchanging their entry ticket for hay.

483-32, Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do강원특별자치도 평창군 대관령면 대관령마루길 483-32
November - February 09:00- 17:00, March & October 09:00 - 17:30, April & September 09:00 - 18:00, May - August 09:00 - 18:30
4 Haslla Art World Explore Haslla Art World
Must-do
  • Pinocchio marionette craft
  • Music box coloring experiences

Built on a slope to minimize environmental impact, Haslla Art World blends art with nature. The venue features an outdoor sculpture park with sea views, a contemporary art museum, a Pinocchio Museum, and a Marionette Gallery.

Experience programs include crafting and coloring wooden Pinocchio marionette dolls, and a music box coloring experience.

1441, Yulgok-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do강원특별자치도 강릉시 강동면 율곡로 1441
09:00 - 18:00
5 High1 Resort Discover fun activities at High1 Resort
Must-do
  • Roller rink
  • Sky 1340

High1 Resort offers a diverse range of facilities, including a ski resort with 18 slopes and a 4.2km-long beginner's slope, a water park sourced with Jeongseon's clean water, accommodations, a golf course, and a casino. Additional attractions include a roller rink where visitors can skate to music, and the "Sky 1340" cable car, which provides breathtaking views of the wildflowers in spring and the snow-covered landscape in winter.

424, High1-gil, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do강원특별자치도 정선군 고한읍 하이원길 424
Information Desk [KOR]
Balwangsan Cable Car 6 Balwangsan Cable Car Additional Spot

Situated on Balwangsan Mountain at 1,458 meters above sea level, the Balwangsan Skywalk is the highest skywalk in Korea. Visitors can reach the summit in just 20 minutes by taking Korea's longest cable car, which spans 7.4㎞.

The summit offers a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, making it a breathtaking experience.

715, Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do강원특별자치도 평창군 대관령면 올림픽로 715
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00, Saturdays 09:00 -19:00, Sundays & Holidays 09:00 - 18:00
Café Najeon Station 7 Café Najeon Station Additional Spot

Café Najeon Station, once a bustling railway station that transported miners to their sites, has been transformed into a café with a distinct retro ambience. The café's interior utilizes the original waiting area and retains vintage elements such as old chairs, train conductor uniforms, and ancient telephones, creating an atmosphere akin to traveling back in time.

38, Bukpyeong 8-gil, Bukpyeong-myeon, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do강원특별자치도 정선군 북평면 북평8길 38
10:00 - 19:00
Odaesan Woljeongsa Needle Fir Forest Trail 8 Odaesan Woljeongsa Needle Fir Forest Trail Additional Spot

This serene 1km-long forest trail connects the thousand-year-old Woljeongsa Temple at the foot of Odaesan Mountain to Geumganggyo Bridge. The trail, surrounded by ancient needle fir trees aged over 500 years, weaves through a scenic clay path, offering a tranquil journey steeped in natural beauty and historical significance.

350-7, Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do강원특별자치도 평창군 진부면 오대산로 350-7
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Gangneung Gyeongpoho Lake 9 Gangneung Gyeongpoho Lake Enjoy scenic views of Gangneung Gyeongpoho Lake

Source: Korea Tourism Organization, “FAMILY fun in KOREA: My Family’s First Korea”, compiled June 2024; text reused, the guide’s photos and illustrations are not (our own graphics). Hours, fees and venues change, confirm before you go.

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