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BOARDING PASS · LEVEL 03

Remote Gangwon

강원 오지

The quiet far-north coast & mountain villages

Recommended

2–3 days

Mobility

Rental car

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#Quiet #Local #Mountain

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  1. Ayajin Beach, Goseong

    고성 아야진해변

    An east coast fishing village beach, before tourism got to it.

    Must do

    North of Sokcho, and far emptier for it. The coastline here mixes rock and sand.

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  2. Jeongseon Market

    정선 5일장

    A market where mountain villagers actually buy and sell.

    Must do

    Open only on dates ending in 2 or 7. Go for the gondre rice and buckwheat crepes.

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  3. Gariwangsan

    가리왕산

    The deep mountain that held the Olympic downhill course.

    Must do

    A cable car runs to the summit, though winter service is limited — check before driving up.

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Insider's note

The Jeongseon market only opens on dates ending in 2 or 7. Fix that date first and build the rest around it — on other days Jeongseon is just a quiet mountain town.