Gossi Cave is named after the Go family, who took refuge there during the Japanese invasion of Korea. Hwaam Cave (화암동굴) used to be a gold mine that was commercially operated from 1922 to 1945. The nation’s 5th largest gold mine was, however, found to have natural stalactites, and later Read more [...]
Seondol Cliff (선돌)
Designated as Scenic Site No. 76, Seondol refers to the 70m-high rocky cliff beside the Seogang River in Bangjeol-ri, Yeongwol. The cliff offers beautiful views and a Korean legend states that if one makes their wish looking at Seondol, also known as Sinseonam Rock, then their wishes will become true.
Yeongwol Korean Peninsula-shaped Cliffs (Seonam Village) (영월 한반도지형 (선암마을))
Seonam Village (선암마을) is a small town located on the banks of the Seogang River in Ongjeong-ri, Seo-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do province. The village is famous for its land formation that is shaped like the Korean Peninsula, due to the river snaking around the village forming an outline in the shape Read more [...]