Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon, South Korea - 2018 Pyeongchang Tourist Road 09, Jeongseon Journey along Arirang Song
Auraji, the birthplace of Jeongseon Arari
2018 Pyeongchang Tourist Road 09, Jeongseon Journey along Arirang Song
Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon, South Korea
<Travel Course>
Auraji → Rail Bike
→ Ariari Village → Arirang Market
→ Scenic Walkway Observatory, Straw Wire
"Ari and Ari and Ariari. Ari and pass me over your head." Arirang melodies are melted in Jeongseon. Arirang, which is called at the lowest point of life, is intimately attached to our lives and narrates love, farewell, coalition, and lament. The vibrancy of life at the Jeongseon Arirang Market and the sound of the river flowing with the rail bike are like the rhythm of Arirang. Step on the rail bike pedals to follow Arirang's faults and ride a straw wire to Jeongseon, where you can embrace the Korean peninsula.
Journey starts at Auraji, the birthplace of Arirang. Auraji is named after Songcheon and Goljicheon. The two fabrics combine to form a river from the Auraji, the highest point of the Han River. Surrounded by mountains and boasting beautiful scenery, it is also the birthplace of Jeongseon Ari and love.
Crescent-shaped bridge that resembles a river
In the story that came down, a loved one lived between the auraji. The two promised to go to Camellia to get the camellia, but they couldn't meet because the river couldn't get up because of heavy rain. It is said that longing and sadness, "Please hand over a ship of astronaut voyeur. All the camellia falls, and camellia falls. Fallen camellia piles up. On both ends of Goljicheon, there is a bridge that looks like a stone bridge on one side and a large crescent moon on one side.
Please let me cross the boat
The Auraji is also the destination for selected rail bikes. The train stops due to the abandoned mine, and a three-car train carries locals and Jeongseon Sun stopped due to mismatch. This is where the rail bikes with tourist memories are stored. The starting point is Gujeolli Station. If you pedal hard to 7.2 km to the Aura area, you will arrive in less than an hour. Songcheon flows right next to the rail and it's not hot even if you pedal hard. It is popular because you can feel the nature of Jeongseon with your whole body.
Rail bike running on the rails with two pedals
You can go through the tunnel where the train went, and when you cross the railroad crossing, you will hear a "beep" sound and you will be able to pass safely. It's almost downhill, so it's hard to get to the Aura region at 10-20km per hour. If you take a commemorative photo in front of a natural-memorial cafe that looks like a natural monument and visit the Aura area, you don't know how to go.
From Aura area to Gujeolli Station, take a yellow line of scenic train. Two and four-seaters are available, and during summer peak seasons, tickets for the day are picked up by the stars of the sky.
Chick width with two legs, rail bike
"If the three pyeong flat screens the sky." People who select mountainous features say: How did the mountain people live? In Arari Village, you can see the good old days of Jeongseon. It's sad to think of Ariari Village as a folk village. Arari Village is a place where you can get a glimpse of the life and customs of Jeongseon, the birth of Jeongseon Arirang.
Arari Village to get a glimpse of Jeongseon's old life
Jeongseon Arirang comes to you from the moment you buy a ticket and enter into Ariari Village. Admission fee 3,000 won will be returned to Jeongseon Arirang cultural gift certificate that can be used like cash in Ara Village and Jeongseon.
You and my house in Ararie Village
When you enter Arari Village, you will find a house that recreates traditional life such as traditional waga, oyster house, nawa house, and watermill. It is not a museum where you can touch it, but it is an experience facility where you can experience pottery, crafts, and hands-on experiences at each house.
Arari Village looks like a house in the mountains
Go to Arirang Market with Jeongseon Arirang Cultural Gift Certificate received from Ariari Village. Jeongseon Arirang Market has been a permanent market since the Joseon Dynasty. On the days ending 2 and 7, the tent is crowded with oil tents outside the market. On the oil day, Arirang Sori will be held in the center of the market from 11:30 to 1:30 pm.
Jeongseon Arirang Market
There are also shops selling wild vegetables such as gondre, deodeok, and bear scents, including wild vegetables such as gourds and wild vegetables, and food alleys in Gangwon-do.
You can buy wild vegetables and herbs from Gangwon-do.
The smell of buckwheat pancake is amazed by the smell of the bustling market. In the food alley, there are buckwheat pancake, Chinese cabbage pancake, and sorghum soup, as well as representative foods of Gangwon-do.
Jujeonburi which is indispensable in Jeongseon Arirang Market
Jeongseon namul of Jeongseon is grown only over 700m above sea level.
There are a lot of main bills which can taste good choice
Jeongseon namul of Jeongseon is grown only over 700m above sea level. Nat-dung Noodles are noodles that are made by mixing half of buckwheat flour and half of flour, and like cold noodles in summer like kalguksu in winter. It's called springy noodles because it's elastic, so when you eat it, it's said to be scooped up. I pulled out the hururu noodles, and the tip of the noodles really danced.
Cool Shrimp Noodles Cool Summer Heat
Byeongchi Chi-Skywalk is an observatory suspended from a cliff at 583 meters above sea level, which is twice the height of Yeouido 63 Building. It is a place where Donggang winds around the mountain and has a view of the night islands shaped like the Korean peninsula. It is made of transparent tempered glass, so you can enjoy the feeling of walking while floating on the scenery under your feet. Although tempered glass can be dangerous if people are too crowded, limit the number of people sent in. Wearing overshoes to protect the tempered glass from scratching, a cool breeze blows up when you climb the Skywalk. The village looks like far away from the Korean peninsula-shaped Bamseom. On the right side, you can hear the exciting shouts of those who descend on straw wires.
Skywalk on the Korean Peninsula
Get out of the skywalk and follow the promenade for a zipwire ride. Zipwire is a leports that glides by using a pulley connecting 1.1km to Gwanghari Eco Experience Center below. It's embarrassing to just sit still, but you have to courageously fly down 120km per hour.
Straw wire going down the Korean Peninsula
If you take a deep breath and step toward the air, the Korean peninsula will come to you. The person who screamed at first even opens his arms in about 20 seconds and welcomes the wind and the scenery.
Contact us
-Jeongseon-gun tour guide 1544-9053
-Jeongseon Arirang Market Merchants Association 033-563-6200
Rail bike 033-563-8787
-Arari Village 033-562-7062
Ari Hills (Skywalk, Zipwire) 033-563-4100
Transit information
[Train] Jeongseon Arirang train A-train, Cheongnyangni ~ Auraji, runs once a day, departs from Cheongnyangni 8:20, departs Auraji 17:13, takes about 3 hours 40 minutes.
* Inquiry: Retsukorail 1544-7788
Self Driving Information
-Yeongdong Expressway Saemal IC → 18.6km on the right side of National Road 59 → Turn left at Najeonsam Intersection 8.7km → Turn left at Auraji Intersection 347m → Turn right at Auraji Geumgil 456m → Auraji
Festival and Event Information
-Jeongseon Doll Festival: July 27-29, Puppet Theater feast utilizing local features of Jeongseon, Puppet show performances such as 'Jungseon Arirang' and doll making experience, etc., 033) 563-9667
-Auraji Raft Festival: At the end of July, a raft festival held at Auraji, the birthplace of Jeongseon Arirang, demonstration of traditional raft production, performance of Jeongseon Arirang, catching trout, crossing a traditional stone bridge, rafting, etc., 033) 560-2665
-Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival: Late July-early August, Summer Festival held at Hambaeksan Manhangjae, Forest Music Concert on the Mountain, Wildflower Singing Show, Wildflower Bonsai Exhibition, Local Food Demonstration, etc., 033) 592-5455
traditional market
Jeongseon Arirang Market
In addition to Jeongseon's agricultural products, wild vegetables from the mountains can be purchased at low prices. There is a tasting corner like a supermarket, so you can taste and buy it There are a lot of old foods such as sorghum buckwheat noodles and scampi noodles. You can also watch the Jeongseon Arirang drama, a traditional performance, at the performance hall located in the market.
-Address: 58-1 Bibong-ro, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun
Opening Hours: Permanent Market 9: 00 ~ 20: 00, Closed every Saturday
Jeongseon City Tour
-Journey to look around the core destination of choice. Depart from Mountain Condo at High1 Resort every week from 11am to 11am. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but operates on oil days or public holidays. You can also board at Mindongsan Station (11:30) and Jeongseon Station (12:25). 50% discount when you present your KORAIL Free Pass. Contact 1644-9053
<Day of the day>
Jeongseon 5 Days → Jeongseon Arirang Drama → Hwaam Cave (or Hwaam Yaksu → Gimba Rock Art Village) → Gangwon Land
<Secret day>
Jeongseon 5-day Workshop → Skywalk → Ararichon → Hwaam Cave (or Hwaam Yaksu → Gimbawi Art Village) → Gangwon Land
※ The above information was updated in April 2017 and may change afterwards, so please check before you travel.
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