Gyeongpo Lake night view

3 days Movement Memorial night view

Gyeongpoho lake is right next to Gyeongpo Beach and during the night, it is a beautiful and romantic place. That is why the local legend says that under the moonlight people can fall in love in there, and one of the reasons why there are a lot of couples walking around the area after the sun goes down. It is a nice place where you can sit and admire the nature around. There is a road that goes all the way around the lake that has some information about the local city. Additionally, if you go during the daytime, it is possible to visit the Gyeongpodae Pavilion, which is a famous Korean historical site in the area. There you can enjoy the view of the lake.

The Gyeongpo Lake used to be a fishing place, however during the last years the pollution forced the local authorities to preserve nature. However, during the night you can still see the fish and hear them jump around the lake.

Gyeongpodae Pavilion night view

Jumunjin Beach

Jumunjin Beach is located at the northeast part of Gangneung province and it is famous for a few reasons. One reason is due to the clear water and the low-price fish restaurants along the coast. Lately, it has been visited by many Koreans and foreigners because it was the recording location of one of the most famous Korean dramas in the last few years: “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” also known as Goblin. The beach is clean; it has a very deep blue water color and offers a relaxing environment for family, friends and couples.

Jumunjin Beach

Jumunjin Beach

Jumunjin Beach Korean drama "Guardian"

Furthermore, the Jumunjin Harbor is really close and there are several restaurants along the area where is possible to have a fresh and delicious meal directly from the sea.

Jumunjin Beach

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Ojukheon House entrance

Ojukheon House is well known as a famous Korean historical place because it is one of the oldest buildings from the Joseon Dynasty, and also because of the historical connection with the Korean national currency. How is this possible? This place was the birth cradle of Yi I, a famous Confucianism scholar and politician of the Joseon period, whose face appears on the5,000 won Korean bill. This is also the place where Shin Saimdang, mother of Yi I and a famous artist in painting, calligraphy and poetry, used to live in the Joseon period and whose face appears on the 50,000 won Korean bill.

Ojukheon House view

Ojukheon House Inside gate

The place is open from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM and has a fee of 3,000 won for adults, 2,000 for teenagers (under 18 years old), and 1,000 for children (under 6 years old).

Ojukheon House

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Ojuk Hanok Village

The Ojuk Hanok Village is an amazingly beautiful place to stay, with a quiet and relaxing environment as well as a place to experience traditional Korean culture.

Ojuk Hanok Village pond

Ojuk Hanok Village is located away from downtown of the city, surrounded by nature and quite close to the famous Gyeongpo Beach where it is possible to enjoy a beautiful blue sea and taste fresh Korean seafood.

Access to the Ojuk Hanok Village from downtown, or the bus terminal, is simple and it is only necessary to take one form transportation. However, the frequency of the buses compared to a big city is a little bit slow (every 15 or 20 minutes). Once you arrive in the village, the friendly staff is there to take you to the room you have reserved and explain how to use the facilities inside. This information is especially useful if you have never experienced a traditional Korean hanok before. If you have any questions, you can always first the Front Desk at the main gate.

Hanok room

Hanok room

Hanok toilet

Hanok shower

The hanok is equipped with all the essential elements to make your stay more enjoyable: comfortable blankets, coffee pot, flat screen TV, air conditioning, and the famous Korean ‘ondol’ heating system. This ondol system makes it possible to sleep on the floor even during the winter season without any inconvenience. Not only does the hanok provide a peaceful environment, it also connects and allows one to experience Korean traditions that still exist to this day.

Hanok front door

The Ojuk Hanok complex offers different room sizes, making it a perfect place to enjoy with few or many people. Inside the village, there is a beautiful pond with golden fish and a special place that has traditional Korean games for children and adults. Right next to the village, there is an oriental embroidery museum, a beautiful park full of nature, and the famous Ojukheon House, where it is possible to learn about Korean history and traditional local arts.

The Ojuk Hanok Village offers a complete traditional Korean housing experience, a break from the fast life in the city, and a brushstroke of Korean history in an extremely comfortable hanok with amazing staff members to guide you on your trip.