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Korean Peninsula Terrain [National Geopark] (한반도지형 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))

Korean Peninsula Terrain [National Geopark] (한반도지형 (강원고생대 국가지질공원)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Korean Peninsula Terrain [National Geopark] (한반도지형 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))

Korean Peninsula Terrain [National Geopark]) is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

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Why go

The Korean Peninsula Terrain — part of the Gangwon Paleozoic UNESCO Global Geopark — is a natural meander of the Pyeongchang River that has carved an outline strikingly similar to the Korean Peninsula itself when viewed from a high observation deck above the river bend. The viewpoint is a 30-minute hike from the lower parking area, and the deck looks down on the ribbon of river curling around forested ground in the perfect peninsular shape, complete with eastern coast mountains and a southern peninsula tip. The Geopark interprets the terrain in its visitor center near the deck. About two hours including the hike. Pair with the Yeongwol Donggang and Cheongnyeongpo for a Yeongwol-Pyeongchang day.

Quick highlights

  • Natural river meander shaped like the Korean Peninsula
  • Part of the Gangwon Paleozoic UNESCO Global Geopark
  • 30-minute hike to the high observation deck
  • Geopark visitor center interprets the geology
  • Pair with Yeongwol Donggang and Cheongnyeongpo

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