Gangwon State
Places to visit in Hoengseong-gun
This area has mountains, lakes, and places for culture and relaxation. Discover natural scenery and local stories at places like Eodapsan Mountain and Yuhyeon Cultural and Tourist Site.
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9 placesYuhyeon Culture and Tourism Site
This site explores the history of Pungsuwon Catholic Church and the surrounding village. See the church's architecture and artifact displays, then continue along the walking paths.
View on mapEodapsan Mountain Tourist Site
Eodapsan, whose name means the mountain stepped on by the king, is said to have been visited by Silla's founder, King Hyeokgeose, while pursuing King Taegi of Taegisan. It rises like a folding screen northeast of Samgeori Reservoir in Gapcheon-myeon, amid unspoiled mountain scenery.
View on mapWelli Hilli Park Tourist Complex
Welli Hilli Park spans 4.86 million square meters around Sulibong in an unspoiled area of Hoengseong, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. This all-season resort near the city offers a restful stay amid beautiful seasonal scenery and nature.
View on mapPungsuwon Catholic Church
Completed in 1907, Pungsuwon Catholic Church is an old Catholic church in Hoengseong. Explore modern church architecture and the area's religious history.
View on mapHoengseong Catholic Church
This local church is listed as a Registered Cultural Heritage site. Learn about Hoengseong's Catholic history and historic church architecture.
View on mapHoengseong Luge Experience Center
This facility offers luge rides on a single course. Ride downhill along a winding track.
View on mapTaegisan Mountain
At 1,261 meters, Taegisan Mountain rises on the boundary between Dunnae-myeon in Hoengseong and Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang. Its slopes and ridgeline wind turbines shape the scenery.
View on mapHoengseong Dam
Hoengseong Dam is a multipurpose dam built across Gyecheon, a tributary of Seomgang. Take in the waterside scenery framed by a lake and mountains.
View on mapChiaksan Mountain
Chiaksan Mountain has high peaks, dense forests, and deep valleys running north to south. The section of the national park in Hoengseong offers mountain scenery.
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Scenes of the area
- A church and mountain foothills in Hoengseong.
- Hoengseong's old church and hillside roads
- Hoengseong's mountain ridges and lake scenery