The sundial in Yanggu-gun is located near the Jungang Market, famous for mucheong-siraegi and mountain vegetables, and can be peacefully viewed on a car-free street. This sundial, made in the shape of a door, uses 2kg of pure gold and 2.3kg of 18K gold plating on the gnomon, and a total of 8.5 tons of bronze for the base and structure, making it a unique sculpture. With a total height of 7.7m, a diameter of 4.73m, and a weight of 18 tons, this angbuilgu is officially registered in Korean records and certified in the Guinness World Records, establishing itself as a representative landmark of Yanggu-gun. The Jungang-ro street where the sundial is installed is developed as a 'beautiful and walkable street,' allowing visitors to reflect on the historical significance of the division between North and South Korea. Before the war, Yanggu was northern territory, but now it is the northernmost city in South Korea, drawing attention as a symbolic space with meaningful sculptures.
This campground is a place where people who enjoy water play, ball games, and cycling can have a happy time. Since 2002, it has been used as a youth campground, but recently it became famous through campers' word of mouth along with the surge in camping population. It is a rare nationwide camping space where parents, children, and adults can enjoy sports suited to themselves while camping in clean facilities. It is located along the Yangguseo Stream, flowing right next to Yanggu-eup, equipped with the latest facilities including a water play theme park, outdoor swimming pool, two futsal courts, gateball field, and the Yanggu National Sports Center with an indoor swimming pool, stretching long from north to south. By visiting the Yanggu-gun Facility Management Agency's cafe homepage, one can check the ongoing management status with vivid photos. It is close to Yanggu-eup, making it convenient to use traditional markets or large supermarkets. It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Seoul to Yanggu via the Seoul-Chuncheon Expressway. Therefore, Yanggu Leports Park Campground has an accessible location even for visitors coming from Seoul.
Yanggu County Citizens' Park is not a large park, but it has benches and a refreshing artificial waterfall making it a good place to sit and rest briefly. Also, there is Bibong Observation Tower within the park, which is nice to explore. This park serves as a place for local residents to communicate and enjoy leisure time, providing a good spot for rest in daily life. It is a small retreat and a source of energy in everyday life.
Yanggu Hyanggyo is said to have been founded in 1405 (the 5th year of King Taejong) in Sang-ri, Yanggu-eup (currently Hyanggyo Village), and was moved to Hari in 1737 (the 13th year of King Yeongjo). However, Yanggu Hyanggyo was destroyed during the Korean War in June 1950, and in 1956, the Confucian scholars of the hyanggyo promoted the reconstruction of Daeseongjeon and Myeongnyundang at the current location. Afterwards, as the hyanggyo declined, from 1993 to 1998, with support from the province and county, Inseongjeon, East and West Dormitories, Myeongnyundang, Outer and Inner Gates, and the walls were restored. Every spring and autumn, the Seokjeon memorial rites are held.
Bibong Mountain is a 458-meter-high mountain located in Yanggu-eup, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do. It is the principal mountain of the Yanggu area, connected to Dosolsan by the mountain ridge. Historically, it was regarded as the main mountain ridge located 2 ri from the Yanggu local government office and is denoted as a major mountain along with Yanggu-eup on several old maps. On the northern slope of the mountain, remains of an ancient mountain fortress believed to have been built during the Three Kingdoms period still exist, and at the mountain’s base, stone walls remain as traces of an altar where rituals were performed. Bibong Park, named after the mountain, features a monument commemorating the major battle of the volunteer soldier Yu In-seok, a memorial tower honoring Korean War fallen soldiers, and a statue of the painter Park Soo-keun. The southern slope of Bibong Park is home to Gaeneusam, a plant species native to Korea, marking the southernmost growth boundary of the species, making the area ecologically significant.
Yanggu Flower Island, where fresh flowers are in full bloom whenever you visit, is a beloved retreat for locals. From spring canola flowers to poppies and autumn silver grass, each season beautifully decorates the walking paths, making it a popular place for strolls. The entire island is designed like a living botanical garden with several gardens such as Metasequoia Road, Evergreen Garden, and Iris Garden, offering an enchanting experience where time flies while walking. Perfect for walking with pets, this place allows you to fully enjoy the healing power of lush nature.
