Goseong: Follow the Purple Scent to Wanggok Village and Hani Lavender Farm

A DMZ peace trip is no longer just a niche tour to satisfy foreign tourists' curiosity or console the longing of displaced persons. It is a journey in search of peace and freedom amidst pristine nature. Goseong Wanggok Village is a beautiful traditional hanok village designated as a National Folk Cultural Heritage. Visitors can stay overnight in a hanok, observe seasonal constellations, and experience traditional culture through folk games and local food. Taking unforgettable photos at Hani Lavender Farm—a herb farm beautiful in all four seasons—and strolling along the blue sea from Songjiho Observatory Tower to Songjiho Beach are pleasures not to be missed.

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   Goseong Wanggok Village

   고성 왕곡마을

   Located north of Songjiho Lake, Wanggok Traditional Village is a must-visit destination when heading to the northern coastal region of Gangwon-do for a summer retreat. Curiously, although it is merely 1.5 km away from the beach, the sound of waves cannot be heard inside the village.MoreLess

   

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   Songjiho Auto Camping Site

   송지호 오토캠핑장

   With its clean white sand beach and shallow waters, it is an ideal spot for swimming and beach activities, set against the picturesque backdrop of Jukdo Island right in front. Visitors can fully enjoy camping with family and friends, and group camping is also available. Nearby, you will find the Deep Ocean Water Research Complex and the Migratory Bird Observatory Tower.MoreLess

   

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   Songjiho Observatory Tower

   송지호관망타워

   Located near Songjiho Lake, the four-story Songjiho Migratory Bird Observatory Tower offers a panoramic view of the flocking dance of migratory birds arriving to spend the winter at the lake.MoreLess

   

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   Hani Lavender Farm

   하늬라벤더팜

   This farm was established in 2006 by CEO Ha Deok-ho, known as the 'Lavender Evangelist,' who planted lavender across an area of about 33,000 square meters. After running a herb shop in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, CEO Ha settled here to cultivate lavender himself as the raw ingredient for herb products.MoreLess

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