Located along the Joyang River, Arari Village is a recreated village showcasing the residential culture of Jeongseon and the surrounding Gangwon province during the Joseon Dynasty. It consists of traditional houses and a marketplace street. The residential style in the mountainous Gangwon area, known for heavy snow and strong winds, differs from other regions. Representative examples are the Gulpi house, Jeoreup house, and Neowa house. The Gulpi house, mainly inhabited by slash-and-burn farmers, has a roof made of thick bark from Quercus crispula. The Jeoreup house's roof is created from hemp stalk fibers peeled from the bark instead of straw. The Neowa house has thin, flat stones arranged like tiles to withstand the wind. These features reveal the wisdom of our ancestors adapting to their environment. There is also Yangbanjeon Street themed on Park Ji-won's novel , which satirizes the yangban aristocracy in Jeongseon with scenes reproduced as statues, making visitors feel as if reading the novel. Free yangban certificates are also issued and should not be missed. The village includes various agricultural tool workshops, a Seonangdang shrine, and a mill, allowing visitors to explore aspects of ancestral life beyond the houses. Nearby is the Arirang Museum, exhibiting the history of Jeongseon Arirang and regional Arirang variations across Korea.
Joyangsan in Jeongseon is a mountain with an elevation of 620 meters located in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do. It is a representative mountain of Jeongseon, visible immediately after crossing the Joyang River from Jeongseon-eup. When viewed from the Boksil-ri direction, the peak is pointed like a topknot, also called Sangtubong. Its original name was Daeumsan, but it was renamed Joyangsan due to its association with the Joyang River passing through Jeongseon. Well-maintained hiking trails attract many hikers, especially routes linked to the Jeongseon five-day market, which can be completed in under four hours. Main trails such as Aesan Intersection Trail, Seongbulsa Trail, and Fountain Park Trail lead through the Seongbulsa pine forest, and the summit offers a panoramic view of Jeongseon town. The Joyang River side features steep cliffs, providing beautiful scenery. It is especially famous for its stunning autumn foliage.
Arari Park is a park located in Bongyang-ri, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do, where you can see the scenery of the Joyang River. Arari Park is filled with pine and birch trees, allowing visitors to breathe fresh air, and even in midsummer, the trees provide cool shade for a comfortable rest. Additionally, you can experience a traditional tavern, closely view a waterwheel, and nearby is the Jeongseon Arirang Market.
Jeongseon Hyanggyo is a Joseon Dynasty educational institution located in Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, established to perform rites for Confucius and various sages and to educate locals. Originally located at the foot of Sambong Mountain, it was destroyed by a great flood in 1605 (Seonjo 38) and after several relocations, it was placed in its current location in 1732 (Yeongjo 8). Daeseongjeon and East and West Mu halls were completed first, followed by Myeongnyundang and annex buildings the next year, completing the educational space. In 1960, Daeseongjeon was newly renovated, and Myeongnyundang and other buildings have been continuously repaired since. During the Joseon period, it received land, books, and slaves from the state to perform educational functions, but after the Gabo Reform, educational functions ceased, leaving only ritual functions. Currently, Seokjeon rites are held in spring and autumn, and incense offering is done on the first and fifteenth of each lunar month. Jeongseon Hyanggyo operates various programs such as hyanggyo culture experience, visiting hyanggyo, cultural classes, and exploration of sages' sites. Coming-of-age ceremonies and Giro-yeon are also held; Giro-yeon is a traditional event to honor elder civil officials of the Joseon Dynasty. The hyanggyo building follows the jeonhak-hu-myo layout, with Myeongnyundang in front and Daeseongjeon in the rear. The hyanggyo plays a central role in the transmission of traditional education and etiquette culture in the local community.
