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Goseok (孤石) is a granite rock about 15 meters high observed within the Hantangang River gorge in Jangheung-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun. Nearby is a pavilion called Goseokjeong (孤石停), and the surrounding gorge area is collectively referred to by the same name. This area is an important geological and geomorphological study site demonstrating the terrain before the formation of the basalt lava plateau, as well as the basaltic lava that flowed over the bedrock to form the lava plateau. Goseok is the bedrock existing before the Cheorwon land was covered by lava, granite formed underground about 110 million years ago (mid-Cretaceous). After long exposure on the surface, it was covered by basalt lava flows during volcanic activity from approximately 540,000 to 120,000 years ago, then re-exposed due to erosion by the Hantangang River creating a new watercourse. (Source: Hantangang Geopark)

Hwacheon Wood Culture Experience Center utilizes excellent wood produced from forests that cover 86% of Hwacheon-gun's area to provide a place where you can create and own unique wooden products with beautiful value. Wood is widely used not only as a building material for houses but also as an eco-friendly material closest to our daily lives, including furniture and crafts. The center offers various types of woodworking studios and experience rooms, serving as a fun playground for children to explore their dreams and imagination, as well as a rich workshop for adults providing comprehensive knowledge and information about wood and making daily use items and crafts.

자신의 그림에서 인간의 선함과 진실함을 표현코자 했던 화가 박수근. 고흐 같은 광기나 피카소의 혁명성보다는 밀레처럼 진솔하고 선량한 시선으로 인생을 들여다본 그는 우리 시대 한국미술계의 독보적인 존재로 자리한다. 화가의 고향인 강원도 양구군 박수근 선생 생가 터에 200여 평 규모로 건립된 양구군립 박수근 미술관은 작가의 예술관과 인생관을 기리는 동시에 지역 대표 문화 공간이 되고자 하는 의도로 건립된 미술관이다. 박수근 미술관에서 만나게 되는 그의 작품들은 ''앉아있는 두남자''를 비롯한 유화 3점, ''나무와 두 여인'', ''탑돌이'' 등의 판화, 수채화 ''그림물감'' ,그리고 수십 점의 드로잉 작품 등이다.

Dutayeon is located in the civilian control zone. Prior entry application is possible through the Yanggu Security Tourism Integrated Reservation Site or on-site registration on the day of visit. On the day of the visit, visitors must complete the entry application and pledge form at the Geumgangsan Information Center, wear a GPS device, and depart punctually under guidance from the center. The ecological trail route is from Dutayeon Parking Lot → Ecological Trail → Dutayeon Parking Lot, and visitors must return at the designated time after approximately one hour of sightseeing. Dutayeon is a waterfall and plunge pool formed where the Satacheon, a tributary of the Suipcheon, meanders through mountainous areas, and the meander is cut off (meander cutoff). A plunge pool is a round, deeply carved water basin below a waterfall, formed by scouring actions of falling water and gravel, including abrasion and hydraulic excavation. The name Dutayeon originates from the nearby Dutasa Temple. (Source: Gangwon Peace Area National Geopark)

Manhae Village is located in Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, and is a place for rest where you can relax your body and mind amid the generous and pleasant natural environment of Naeseorak. Manhae Village is a noble place imbued with the background of its founding and spiritual culture. It was established in 2003 around Baekdamsa Temple, the site of the intense spiritual practice of enlightenment (悟道) by the prominent Korean poet and independence activist Manhae Han Yongun, and where he wrote the poetry collection "Silence of the Beloved."

Baekdamsa Temple is a representative temple in Naeseorak, located above Baekdam Valley where the clear waters of Gayadong Valley and Gugokdam merge. It was founded by Monk Jajang in the first year of Queen Jindeok of Silla (647) and was originally called Hangyesa, but later renamed Baekdamsa because there were said to be 100 pools from Daecheongbong Peak to the temple. After being destroyed around ten times, it was rebuilt in 1957 and remains to this day. Compared to the bustling Oeseorak, Baekdamsa is located at the entrance of Naeseorak, preserving a secluded and almost virgin forest scenery, and it is a major temple overseeing remote hermitages like Bongjeongam and Oseam, representing Mount Naeseorak. Currently, Baekdamsa has 24 buildings including traditional ones such as Geukrakbojeon, Nahanjeon, Sanryeonggak, Beophwasil, and Hwaeomsil, as well as the Manhae Memorial Hall and Manhae Education Hall dedicated to embodying the literary thought and Buddhist spirit of the monk Han Yongun (Manhae). There are also Iljumun, Geumgangmun, Buli-mun, Manbokjeon, temple living quarters, Manhaedang, Nongamsil, and Jeokseondang. In front of Baekdamsa, the valley features stone pagodas built over many years by visitors making wishes, offering an additional attraction.

조각미술관 바우지움은 조각가 김명숙의 사립 미술관이다. 조각가 김명숙의 작품 및 한국 근·현대 조각 작품들을 감상할 수 있다. 자연과 건축, 예술이 어우러진 아름다운 공간이다. 세 동으로 이루어진 갤러리와 다섯가지 테마로 이뤄진 5000평 부지의 야외정원으로 구성되어 있다.