Address

Wongil-ri, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
강원도 평창군 봉평면 원길리

Type

Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-33-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-330-2771

Homepage

yes-pc.net (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is the place where the author Lee Hyo-seok (pen name “Gasan”) was born and raised. The village is also the setting of the author’s novel "When the Buckwheat Blossoms,” one of the most celebrated Korean short stories to date.
  
  In 1990, the village place was designated ‘first national cultural village’ by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The village is comprised of the author's birth house, a water mill, Gasan Park, Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall, and a buckwheat museum. During the peak of the blossoming season in early fall, the annual Lee Hyo-seok Cultural Festival takes place and visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow-white fields of buckwheat flowers.
  
  Lee Hyo-seok Cultural Festival commemorates the modern Korean writer and features buckwheat-themed programs. Events include a Hyo-seok essay contest, traditional performances, a costume parade, a photo contest, and "When the Buckwheat Blossoms" plays and related performances. During the festival, visitors can enjoy makguksu (buckwheat noodles) and memil buchim (buckwheat pancakes) and tour the locations that appear in the famous short story.
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  [Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall]
  Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
  Groups: Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won
  
  * Group: 20 people or more
  * Free admission for children on Children's Day (May 5)
  
  Available Facilities
  Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall, Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Stone, Birthplace of Lee Hyo-seok, Gasan Park, etc.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall (이효석 문학관)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall was opened on September 7, 2002 during the Hyoseok Cultural Festival, to celebrate the literary contributions and display artifacts f...

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    Hyo-seok Culture Village Buckwheat Food Street (효석문화마을 메밀음식거리)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Others
    The Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is a place where author Lee Hyo-seok (penname “Gasan”) was born and raised. The village is also the setting of the ...

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    Birthplace of Lee Hyo-seok (이효석 생가터)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village is the setting of the beautiful Korean story “When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,” and also home to the author, Lee Hyo-seok (pen name Ga...

  • 

    Pyeongchang Mooee Arts Center (평창무이예술관)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    The former Mooee Elementary School has been transformed into Mooee Arts Center exhibiting works of noted Korean artists. It is located in the town of Bongpyeong...

  • 

    Heungjeonggyegok Valley (흥정계곡)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Heungjeonggyegok Valley is about 5 kilometers away from the town of Bongpyeong-myeon in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do. The 5-kilometer long valley that starts at Heun...

• Accommodation

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    Elf Pension [Korea Quality] / 숲속의 요정 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Elf Spa Resort Hotel was designated as a ‘Good Stay’ by the Korea Tourism Organization due to its reliable and affordable accommodation. Ideal for winter-ski an...

  • 

    White Cabin [Korea Quality] / 화이트캐빈 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Surrounded by the scenic view of mountains and rivers, White Cabin is located in front of Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang, a region 700m above sea level; hence the ...

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    Hanwha Resort Pyeongchang (한화리조트 평창)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    Nestled at the foot of Taegisan Mountain, Hanhwa Resort Pyeongchang is comprised of ski slopes, a horseback-riding facility, swimming, hiking and other leisure ...

  • 

    Phoenix Pyeongchang Condo (휘닉스 평창 콘도)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    Located in Pyeongchang at 700 meters above sea level, Phoenix Pyeongchang Condo consists of three condominium buildings and four villas. It also features such s...

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    Phoenix Youth Hostel (휘닉스 유스호스텔)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Youth Hostel
    Opened in 2002, Phoenix Youth Hostel is a 5-story, 76-room facility, able to accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Rooms come with restrooms, and a public restroom is...

• Restaurants

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    Migayeon (미가연)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Migayoun is a Korean restaurant specializing in dishes made of buckwheat and buckwheat sprouts, which are known for their high vitamin P content. Pyeongchang, w...

• Shopping

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    Bongpyeong 5-day Market (봉평5일장/봉평시장 (2, 7 일))

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : 5-Day Markets
    Bongpyeong Market opens on days with '2' and '7' with the interval of five days.  One can imagine as the protagonist in the famous novel by Lee Hyo-seok 'W...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Intercity Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Jangpyeong Intercity Bus Terminal.
  From Jangpyeong, take a bus or taxi to Bongpyeong.
  
  

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