Treasures of Gangneung
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Puerto
Sokcho, Corea del Sur
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$199
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 7 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals included
A one-hour drive brings you to Ojukheon House, built in the early 1500s. Yulgok — scholar and politician of the Joseon period — was born here. This is one of the oldest wooden residential buildings in Korea. Step inside to explore the Yulgok Memorial Hall and other rooms, as well as the entrance gates.
You'll also visit Seongyojang House — the 18th-century residence of Lee Nae-beon and a fine exemplar of upper-class Joseon dynasty lifestyle. Seon means boat, and when the house was built, Gyeongpo Lake was right in front of it, making it accessible by water. The complex boasts a large pond with a pavilion.
Enjoy lunch before you continue to the Gyeongpodae Pavilion for a photo stop. Originally built in 1326, the pavilion has been in this location only since 1508. Its five pillars and gabled roofline are typical of Korean architecture. The surrounding pine forest reflects in the waters of the lake, creating a stunning tableau.
Relax over a cup of coffee at Anmok Beach in the Gangneung neighborhood. This is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival and support coffee artisans with a coffee museum, coffee street, coffee factory and barista academy. Many cafés in the area roast their own beans, and Gangneung is rapidly gaining traction as Korea's "City of Coffee."
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water.