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      • A Time for Self-Reflection in Gangwon

        • 05/30/2024

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  • Gangwon State is a top destination for people seeking wellness-oriented travel as a respite from busy modern life. Create a healthier life by getting closer to nature, spending time meditating, and restoring your energy.

    STEP 1) Getting closer to nature

    When things get tough, the desire to run off into the woods and escape it all is common. What is it about nature that draws us to it when we’re stressed? The answer is wellness; being close to nature helps our bodies and minds to relax and feel happy. The clean air and beautiful vistas of Gangwon State are the perfect setting to achieve this state of wellness.


    • Hongcheon

      Healience Seonmaeul

      Learn how to become healthier at Healience Seonmaeul

    • Jeongseon

      PARK ROCHE Resort & Wellness

      A Resort Dedicated Only to Rest and Thought

    • Wonju

      Museum SAN Meditation Hall

      Set Aside My Self in Tranquility


    • Jeongseon

      Romyzian Garden

      A Noble Love Between an Old Couple

    • Yeongwol

      High Healing One

      High Healing One: Idyllic Rest, Relaxation, and Healing


    STEP 2) Spending time meditating

    After getting into a state of calm from spending time in nature, it’s time to look inward. Meditation can help you focus on hearing your inner voice. There are plenty of peaceful places in Gangwon State to enjoy meditation. This can be a type of slow meditation where you feel yourself becoming one with nature, or a restorative meditation over a warm cup of tea.


    • Donghae

      Donghae Mureung Health Forest

      Donghae Mureung Health Forest, a wellness paradise hidden deep in a valley surrounded by mountains

    • Pyeongchang

      Yong Pyong Resort

      A View Above All Expectations

    • Jeongseon

      high1 HAO

      A Dynamic Experience in Wellness


    • Samcheok

      Samcheokwalgi Healing Forest

      Samcheokwalgi Healing Forest: The Secret to Staying Young

    • Wonju

      Oak Valley Resort

      Set Aside My Self in Tranquility


    STEP 3) Restoring your energy

    The last step to take for a healthier life is restoring your energy. You can do this by giving your body rest at one of the hotels that offers hot springs facilities. A soak in the restorative, mineral-rich waters will have the built-up stress melting away in no time. The water will also do wonders to your skin, removing toxins and dead skin cells with ease. After your body is purified, participate in one of the wellness programs offered by the hotel to complete your day. At this point, your body and mind should be fully recharged and ready to face everyday life again!


    • Yangyang

      Osaek Greenyard Hotel

      A Place of Healing Perfect for Boosting Immunity

    • Donghae

      Donghae Boyang Hot-Spring Convention Hotel

      Donghae Boyang Hot-Spring Convention Hotel: Hot Springs from the Sea for Your Wellness

    • Yangyang

      Seolhaeoon

      SeolhaeOne: A Garden of Respite Embracing Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea


    Gangwon – Recommended Wellness Courses

    • A wellness trip that relaxes your body and mind


      Visit Naksansa Temple by the ocean and Osaek Mineral Spring for clear waters and a hot spring to relax your body and mind.
    • Trip with Fragrant Herbs in Pyeongchang


      Pyeongchang, Gangwon State is a mountainous region that sits 600 meters above sea level. The region is home to famous attractions such as Odaesan National Park, Yongpyong Resort, Phoenix Snow Park, and more. It’s a great destination all year round with the forest and valleys in summer and skiing in winter, and has become popular worldwide for successfully hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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    Go to Gangwon Tourism website >>

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    * This content was last updated in May 2024, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check for updates before visiting.