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Jeongseon layers the sound of Arirang with deep gorges, caves, old mines, railways and mountain-market flavors. Scenery joins local life, industry and music, giving a mountain destination unexpected variety.

• Living local culture through Jeongseon Arirang and the five-day market
• Striking landscapes at Mindungsan, Byeongbangchi and Gariwangsan
• Industrial heritage reimagined through rail bikes and coal-mining culture

Highlights

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Jeongseon Arirang and Arirang Market

Songs of mountain village life meet the bustle and local flavors of the five-day market in this essential Jeongseon cultural experience.

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Mindungsan Mountain

Mindungsan Mountain is a natural attraction in Jeongseon-gun. Explore Mindungsan Mountain, silver grass fields and nature attraction to discover the scenery and atmosphere of the area.

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Byeongbangchi

This commanding viewpoint overlooks steep mountains and a bend in the Donggang River that traces the shape of the Korean Peninsula.

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Gariwangsan Mountain

Gariwangsan Mountain is a scenic attraction in Jeongseon-gun. Explore Gariwangsan Mountain, cable car and autumn to discover the scenery and atmosphere of the area.

Local flavors

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Gondre rice

Jeongseon's signature wild-greens rice is cooked with tender gondre and mixed with seasoned soy sauce.

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Kotdeungchigi noodles

A Jeongseon market dish of rustic, springy buckwheat noodles simmered in warm seasoned broth with potatoes and vegetables.

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Gamja ongsimi (potato dumpling soup)

Dumplings made from settled potato starch are simmered in a mild broth until pleasantly chewy.

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Olchaengi corn noodles

A Gangwon local dish of tadpole-shaped corn-dough noodles, served with seasoned sauce and kimchi.

Before you travel

Festivals and seasons

Plan your trip

Photo and information sources

• Jeongseon Arirang and Arirang Market · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Mindungsan Mountain · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Byeongbangchi · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Gariwangsan Mountain · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Gondre rice · 한국관광공사
• Kotdeungchigi noodles · 한국관광공사
• Gamja ongsimi (potato dumpling soup) · 한국관광공사
• Olchaengi corn noodles · 한국관광공사

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