Top Gangwon Cultural Tours

As you might imagine for somewhere nicknamed the “Museum Without Walls”, UNESCO-listed Gyeongju has a wealth of historical attractions—but knowing where to begin your sightseeing can feel confusing if you’re visiting for the first time. This private tour ensures you delve deeper into the city’s rich heritage than you would alone, by whisking you between highlights such as Yangdong Village, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto at a speed set by you.

Most of the visitors to South Korea consider exploring the DMZ and tend to choose Gyeonggi-do routes that are mostly commercial, but this tour would likely be much more private and less crowded. Furthermore, this is an hour's drive away from the MT Seoraksan, so if you plan to visit the Seoraksan, you would be able to enjoy two attractions on one itinerary. Additionally, on the way back, you can enjoy North Korean cuisine for lunch and grab a chance to observe traditional Korean architecture. This area was formerly part of North Korean territory before the Korean War. * The tour may have more than 2 teams.

Don't miss a chance to make your Seoraksan hiking meaningful! When exploring Seoraksan National Park, most global tourists pass by a Buddhist temple because there are no guided tours or enough information, but it is a thousand-year-old temple with many things worth learning that will make your tour more meaningful. After this tour, you will realize how Buddhist culture has affected Korean people and culture. Moreover, you will learn how to meditate in your daily routine regardless of religion through simple tips. The tour could be canceled due to heavy rain. If you are a group of more than 3 members, a pick-up will be available from Sokcho.

*A minimum of 4 participants is required. If fewer than 4 people register, the tour may be canceled. Step into Korea’s hidden history with our immersive Cheorwon DMZ tour—a powerful journey through one of the most heavily fortified yet lesser-known border regions. Start your day with a convenient pick-up from Seoul, then head to the 2nd Infiltration Tunnel, an underground route once carved for covert movement during high tensions. Continue to the Cheorwon Peace Observatory, where you’ll get a clear view across the border into North Korea. After a break for lunch (not included), visit the Korean Workers’ Party Headquarters, a haunting structure that reflects Korea’s divided past. Then, take in the serene beauty of Cheorwon from above aboard the Soisan Monorail, surrounded by peaceful landscapes that contrast sharply with the area’s turbulent history.