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Yongpyong Ski Resort Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:01:00 +0000

With world-class facilities and lots of trees, YongPyong (033-335 5757; www.yongpyong.co.kr) is one of Asia’s best ski resorts. It only missed out on hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics to Vancouver by 56 votes to 53. The season runs from December to March a

A lifts-and-gondola day pass costs W56, 000/42, 000 (adult/child), while a day’s ski equipment rental is W25, 000/19, 000 (adult/child). Snowboards cost W33, 000 for half-day hire, while cross-country skiing (including skis and entry fee) costs W20, 000 a

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Wonju Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:01:04 +0000

Wonju is a relaxed, youthful city with a large Korean army base. Yonsei University has a campus here; its green lawns overlook a man-made pond and make for a relaxing place to stroll among students who generally jump at the chance to practice their Englis

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Taebaek Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:01:10 +0000

The train station, bus terminal, information centre and yeogwan are all conveniently within sight of each other in the town centre, and the tourist information centre (550 2828; 9am-5pm) has kind English-speaking staff.

The Taebaeksan Snow Festival takes place at the end of January with giant ice sculptures, sledding and igloo restaurants.

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South Of Sokcho Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:01:01 +0000

South of Sokcho is Naksan Provincial Park, famous for the temple Naksansa. There’s a beach here where you can camp in summer.

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Sokcho Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:01:03 +0000

Sokcho is the biggest city near Seoraksan National Park and enjoys more tourism than most port cities. Fishing is still a major industry and Dongmyeong Port is worth a wander round with its sea views, fishing boats, seafood restaurants and lighthouse. Bar

From here ferries leave for Russia and for tours of Paekdusan on the Chinese border with North Korea.

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Seoraksan National Park Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:01:08 +0000

This park (636 7700; npa.or.kr/sorak/eng/npa/intro.htm; adult/youth/child W3400/1300/700), open two hours before sunrise and closed two hours before sunset, is one of the most beautiful on the entire Korean peninsula – North and South. It boasts oddly sha

The peak season is July and August, though the mid-October leaf-changing show attracts coachloads of visitors. Prices for accommodation more than double at these times. Accommodation can become completely full, so make reservations early.

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Samcheok Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:01:13 +0000

Samcheok is a gateway to some gorgeous coastlines, fascinating caves and sculptures. It’s the gateway to Hwanseon Donggul, a huge cave complex under mountains, and is promoting itself as the City of Caves with plenty of cave exhibitions. The area has twic

The tourist information centre (575 1330; www.samcheok.go.kr; 9am-6pm) has English-speaking staff. It’s outside the intercity bus terminal.

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Odaesan National Park Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:01:18 +0000

Like Seoraksan, Odaesan (Five Peaks Mountain) is a high-altitude massif. The park (332 6417; adult/youth/child W2800/1300/700; 9am-7pm) has great hiking possibilities, superb views and two prominent Buddhist temples: Woljeongsa and Sang·wonsa. Near the so

Birobong (1563m) is the highest peak in the park. From Sang·wonsa you can hike it (it’s steep and not for the faint-hearted) and continue along a ridge to Sang·wangbong(1493m), then back down to the road and along to the temple (five hours). If you have t

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North Of Sokcho Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:01:19 +0000

North of Sokcho is Hwajinpo, a popular beach destination in the summer months. While you’re there visit the former holiday villas of Korean politicians and the local aquarium. Luckily for you, ‘English body language’ is spoken at the tourist information c

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Naksan Provincial Park Gang Won Do South Korea

WorldTravelDB.com — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:01:20 +0000

This small coastal park (670 2518; admission free; 24hr), 12km south of Sokcho, is famous for the temple Naksansa (672 2448; adult/youth/child W2500/1500/1000; 5am-7pm). A 15m white statue of Gwaneum, the Goddess of Mercy, completed in 1977, looks out ove

Down below the temple is Naksan Beach, popular in summer, with motels, minbak (private homes with rooms for rent) and restaurants. Beach camping (per site W2000-4000) is possible in July and August.

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