Things to do in Jinbu

Activities, attractions and tours

Woljeongsa Temple featuring a river or creek and a bridge
Woljeongsa Temple featuring heritage elements and forests
Woljeongsa Temple showing heritage elements
Woljeongsa Temple which includes forests and a park
Woljeongsa Temple

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1. Seoraksan National Park

Far from busy Seoul, Seoraksan National Park provides an escape for visitors to enjoy the beauty of Korea’s natural landscape. This 98,000-acre (398-square kilometer) park includes mountains, waterfalls, forests, valleys, and ocean views. Over 2,000 animal species and 1,400 plant types have been observed.
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Seorak-san National Park showing mountains, a gorge or canyon and landscape views

2. Gyeongpodae

When you visit beautiful Gyeongpo Lake and Gyeongpo Beach, be sure to stop at the Gyeongpodae pavilion. Spend some time here taking photos of the outstanding views on all sides, which are unusual as they cover a wide range of different terrains. Look carefully at the rich details of this impressively detailed pavilion, which is built in the traditional Korean style and has a long and fascinating history.
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Gyeongpodae showing general coastal views and heritage architecture

3. Alpensia Ski Resort

Alpensia Ski Resort is described as a composite tourist complex. Come for its exceptional outdoor spaces, beautiful in all seasons. While you’re here, enjoy dining, shopping and cultural and artistic events. The resort is a lovely year-round vacation destination.
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Alpensia Ski Resort which includes a park and a lake or waterhole

4. Gyeongpo Beach

Spend a morning exploring the picturesque biking and walking trails that surround Gyeongpo Lake. Then head to Gyeongpo Beach in the afternoon to relax on the ocean sands. Swim in the ocean, ride a banana boat and take advantage of the bustling stores and seafood restaurants that have been built all along one of the biggest beaches on South Korea’s eastern coast.
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Gyeongpo Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple

5. Woljeongsa Temple

The Woljeongsa Temple is a traditional 7th-century Buddhist complex in the midst of forests near Mount Odaesan. It has many activities, including tours of the ecclesiastical building and treks through the woodland. Learn about Buddhist customs in South Korea with an ascent to this exceptional temple.
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Woljeongsa Temple which includes heritage elements as well as an individual male

What to do in Jinbu

Popular places to visit

Alpensia Ski Resort which includes a park and a lake or waterhole

Alpensia Ski Resort

Ski and snowboard in winter and wander through a giant garden of wild flowers in summer at this resort in the Pyeongchang region of South Korea.

Alpensia Ski Resort
Woljeongsa Temple which includes heritage elements as well as an individual male

Woljeongsa Temple

Stay overnight and participate in the activities of this historic temple, trek up the mountain and admire the elegant nine-story pagoda.

Woljeongsa Temple
Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm

Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm during your vacation in Pyeongchang? You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
Sangwonsa Temple

Sangwonsa Temple

Learn about the local history of Jinbu when you take a trip to Sangwonsa Temple. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Sangwonsa Temple
Barong Valley

Barong Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Barong Valley during your travels in Bongpyeong. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Barong Valley
Pyeongchang

Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium

Visit the steep ski slopes made world-famous during the 2018 Winter Olympics and watch the stunts of the experts if a race is on.

Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium

Yongpyong Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Daegwallyeong with a visit to Yongpyong Ski Resort. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Yongpyong Ski Resort

Phoenix Park Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Bongpyeong with a visit to Phoenix Park Ski Resort. Discover the area's hot springs and waterfalls.

Phoenix Park Ski Resort

Woljeongsa Fir Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Woljeongsa Fir Forest, a lovely green space in Jinbu. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

Woljeongsa Fir Forest
Gangneung Seongyojang House showing wildflowers and heritage elements

Gangneung

Pyeongchang as well as a family

Pyeongchang

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