Some 6 kilometers east of downtown Kangnung City, Kyongp'odae Pavilion is one of the Eight Scenic Wonders of the Kwandong area. Just below the pavilion is Kyongp'odae Beach with its 6 kilometer long sandy beach neat huge Kyongp'o Lake. The water is 1-2 meters deep, and the under- water floor slopes down at a gradient of 10 degrees. Thick pine tree forests add to the picturesque scenery of the beach.

• Location : Cho-dong, Kangnung-shi, Kangwon-do
• Tel : 82-391-44-2800
• Parking lots : 8 parking lots ( 3,800 cars )

  *** For information on transportation and accomodation in Kangnung,
  please refer to "Kyongp'o Provincial Park," found at menus under
  'Kangwon-do' and 'National/Provincial Park.'

Private lodgings: Several near Kyongp'o Provincial Park (Contact Office: 82-391-44-2325)

1. Local foods : Ch'odang bean curd, panfried potatoes, Songsan Makkoli (rice wine)
2. Folk festivals : Tanoje Festival (May. 5th of the lunar calendar), Yulgokche Festival (Oct., Kangnung )

Located 16 km south of Sokch'o City, Naksan Beach is 4 km long and 75 m wide. The Namdaech'on Stream from Mt. Soraksan forms a lake near the beach, supplying fresh water in the area. Among the attrac- tions, the view of the sunrise from Uisangdae Pavilion is spectacular.

• Location: Chonjin-ri, Kanghyon-myon, Yangyang-gun, Kangwon-do
• Managed by : Naksan Provincial Park managment office (Tel: 0396-672-2701)
• Parking : Two parking lots - one at the front gate (100 cars)
  - Naksan beach - 100m - Naksansa Temple
• Nearby tourist spots : Mt. Soraksan (25 km), Naksan Beach (100m),Naksansa Temple (0.5 km), Osan Beach (4 km), Tongho Beach(8 km)
• Naksan Provincial Park Tel : 82-396-672-2701

• 7-Story Pagoda of Naksansa (Treasure No.499),
• Bronze Bell of Naksansa ( " No.479),
• Uisangdae Pavilion (Cultural Property No. 48)
• Hongyemun Gate of Naksansa (Tangible Cultural Property No.33),
• Adobe Wall of Naksansa Temple (Tangible Cultural Property No.34)
• Hongyongam (Tangible Cultural Property No.45),
• Wont'ongbojon ( " No.36)
• Sari pagoda ( " No. 75)

Camp Site
Three Camping sites (36,400 sq meters), available from Jul.10 to Aug.20 (Camping fee : 2,000won - 4,000won)

Minbaks - Private lodgings
Several around Naksan beach

1. Specialties : Song-i mushroom, Dolgim (dried seaweed), salmon, Naksan pear, honey
2. Folk festival : Hyonsan Cultural Festival (5 days before and after Tanoje Festival)
3. Convenience facilities : dressing rooms, shower rooms, parasols,field kitchens, camping sites
4. Restaurants/shops : restaurants, supermarkets, shops, souvenir shops, resting places

*** For information on transportation and accommodation, please refer to "Naksan Provincial Park," found at menus under 'Kangwon-do' and 'National/Provincial Park.'

• Location : Mach'ajin-ri, Hyonnae-myon, Kosong-gun, Kangwon-do
• Nearby tourist spots : Unification Observatory (10 km),
  Hwajinp'o Tourist Resort (3 km),
  Konbongsa Temple (20 km),
  Kansong Hyanggyo (local confucian school, 13 km)

Road guide

1. 30 km north of Sokch'o, along National Road No.7, is Samgori Checkpoint. 15 km further from here, one can see Hwajinp'o Tourist Resort to the right. 3km further, one finds Mach'ajin Beach.

2. 26 km down from the top of the Chinburyong Hill is Samgori Checkpoint. 18 km straight ahead is the Hwajinp'o Tourist Resort. And 3km further is Mach'ajin Beach.

Other Information

• Convenience facilities : stores, restaurants
• Local product : brown seaweed
• Cultural event : Susong Cultural Festival (September, Kosong-gun)

*** For information on transportation and accomodation, please refer to "Songjiho Beach," found at menus under 'Kangwon-do' and 'Beach/Island.'

Located five km from Hwachon-up, Mansandong Valley is a popular summer retreat. The 100 meter-high and 150 meter-wide Pinyo (Hairpin) Rock blends in with the surrounding natural beauty to create fantastic views. Visitors can buy fresh, pollution-free food such as wild greens and honey at very reasonable prices in the nearby village, which manages the area from June through September. Location: Kuun-ri, Sangso-myon, Hwach'on-gun, Kangwon-do Adults/Military/Students 1,000won Children 500won

The Mansan-dong valley bound local bus runs every three hours, and takes about 25 minutes.

• Location : Pukbun-ri, Hyonnam-myon, Yangyang-gun, Kangwon-do
• Open : July 10 - August 20
• Parking lot : one (60 car capacity)
• Convenience facilities : campsite (700 square meters), restaurant, stores, bakery
• Nearby tourist spots : Chukto Beach (2 km), Namae Beach (5 km), Hajodae (3 km), Tonghae Provincial Park(15 km)

Private lodging houses : many in the beach area.