Přírodní zajímavosti v Kangwonu

South Korean Nature's Wonders

This collection highlights the diverse aquatic landscapes of Gangwon-do, primarily within Seoraksan and Odaesan National Parks. It features the three-tiered Towangseong Waterfall, one of the highest in Korea, alongside the scenic Jujeongol Valley cascades like Yongso and Yeosim. The list also includes the Olympic heritage of the Alpensia Ski Jump Center and the rugged limestone gorges of Samaksan Mountain, showcasing the region's geological variety and mountain water systems.

Jangwon Valley

A mountain valley in Inje-gun known for its clear stream water and granite rock formations.

Towangseong Waterfall

Towangseong Waterfall or Towangseongpokpo is a waterfall in Seoraksan, Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

Biryong Waterfall

A 16-meter-high waterfall in Seoraksan National Park, situated between Yukdam and Towangseong waterfalls. Its name translates to 'Flying Dragon'.

Gwaneum Waterfall

A waterfall located in the Osaek district of Seoraksan National Park, near the Jujeongol Valley hiking trail.

Guryong waterfall

Located in Odaesan National Park, this 'Nine Dragons' waterfall consists of a series of cascades and deep pools.

Sipi Waterfall

A twelve-tiered waterfall system located in the Jujeongol Valley area of Seoraksan National Park.

I waterfall

The second cascade within the Bangtaesan National Recreational Forest, part of a scenic mountain stream system.

Idan waterfall

A prominent two-tiered waterfall located within the Bangtaesan National Recreational Forest in Inje.

Jeo waterfall

A mountain waterfall located within the Bangtaesan stream system in Gangwon-do.

Yeosim Waterfall

A waterfall in Seoraksan's Jujeongol Valley, named for a rock formation that resembles a female figure.

Yongso Waterfall

Situated in Jujeongol Valley, this waterfall features a deep emerald pool associated with a local dragon legend.

Cheongsim waterfall

A secluded waterfall located within the Myeonggae-ri section of Odaesan National Park.

Sam waterfall

The third cascade in the series of waterfalls located along the hiking trails of Odaesan National Park.

Gwang waterfall

A mountain waterfall located in the upper reaches of Odaesan National Park.

Nakyeong waterfall

A waterfall located deep within the valley system of Odaesan National Park.

Baegampogpo Waterfall

A two-tiered waterfall located on the slopes of Baegamsan Mountain, known for its surrounding granite cliffs.

Cheondang Waterfall

The uppermost waterfall in Seoraksan’s Cheonbuldong Valley, marking the final major landmark before the Daecheongbong peak ascent.

Oryeon Waterfall

A series of five cascading falls located in the Cheonbuldong Valley of Seoraksan National Park.

Deungseon Waterfall

A waterfall in Chuncheon's Samaksan Mountain, reached through a narrow rock gorge.

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Alpensia ski jump center

A sports complex in Pyeongchang used for the 2018 Winter Olympics, featuring a 90-meter and 125-meter jump and an observatory.