Gangwon
Hyoseok Cultural Festival (평창효석문화제)
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach (맹방해변) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Gangwon
Maengbanghaebyeon Beach is located 7 kilometers from downtown Samcheok and was developed as a tourist attraction. During summer, there are various beach events such as the Myeongsasimni Race, bare-hand trout catching contest, and more. The area quickly became popular after featuring as a filming site for BTS' Butter album jacket.
Maengbanghaebyeon Beach is located 7 kilometers from downtown Samcheok and was developed as a tourist attraction. During summer, there are various beach events such as the Myeongsasimni Race, bare-hand trout catching contest, and more. The area quickly became popular after featuring as a filming site for BTS' Butter album jacket.
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Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates
Gangwon
Why go: Limited-time festival — plan around the dates