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To prepare for and
promote this important
event, Gangwon has
paid over 12,000
billion Won to repair
its roads and infrastructure. The local
government also focused on upgrading
its many entertainment complex,
skiing areas, sports model exhibition of
Pyeongchang Olympic, soccer stadiums
and golf courses. You should visti the
Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium, where
skiing athletes can reach a speed of
40km/h on 6 ski-trails from beginner
to advanced levels that can hold up
to 3.000 skiers at the same time. The
23rd Winter Olympics will take place
from February 9 - 25, 2018. For lovers
of nature, you should not forget to
visit the Woljeong, a temple located in
the pine forest up on the mountain.
At the temple, you can experience
its daily routine by partaking in
different activities such as having a
vegetarian meal, talking with monks,
enjoying tea, practicing meditation
and stringing Buddhist prayer beads as
part of the praying rituals. With such a
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picturesque scenery, this mountainous
area was chosen as the filming location
for Goblin, a popular South Korean
drama.
Haneul farm is another must-visit
place for visitors because of its vast
green hills. Feeding the sheep in the
farm will be an interesting experience
for visitors.
GANGNEUNG, FAMOUS
FILMING LOCATION
Ojukheon House should be listed on
your travel list in Gangeung. It was
built in the 15th century and remains
one of the oldest wooden residential
buildings in Korea. The House was
designated as Treasure No. 165 in
1963 and has been maintained by
the descendants throughout the
generations.
Ojukheon attracts visitors with its
unique architectural style that is
typical of Sout Korea, providing
insights into its historical values
and daily lifestyle while also serving
as a museum displaying special
antiquities. Ojukheon is also the
birthplace of two important figures
on Korean currency notes, the 50,000
won note and 5,000 won note. One
is Shin Saimdang, a famous painter
and calligrapher, and the other, her
son Yulgok Yi Yi, a great scholar,
philosopher and politician.
Interestingly, Gangneung was