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Jeong Dong Jin, Okgye
Heonhwa-ro Road
It was a stage of Hyangga Heonhwaga, a folk song of the Silla Dynasty
Introduction The name of Heonhwa-ro Road is orginated in Hyangga, Korean folk songs. There is a background story of the name, Heonhwa. When Sunjeonggong became a Gangneung viceroy and was on his way to go to Gangneung, his wife, Suro vicereine, asked to pick a rhododendron at a cliff of a beach. However, nobody acted among travelling companions because it was dangerous. At that time, an old guy who was leading a cattle, picked the flower and sang for her. The song is Heonhwaga. Heonhwa-ro Road is from Nakpung intersection in Okgye-myeon to Jeongdonjin Station three-way intersection in Jeongdongjin-ri, and the road has a fine view. Tourist guide Heonhwa-ro Road is the closest road from the ocean in Korea. It is a beach road from Simgok Port, under Jeongdongjin, to Geumjingan River. Jeongdongjin is well known for watching sunrise, so it is recommended to drive on the beach road after appreciating sunrise. Listening to the waves and admiring the blue ocean on Heonhwa-ro Road may make unforgettable memories. Tourist Tips There is Geumjin Beach when a driver advances towards the coast at Heonhwa-ro Road. This beach road is a 2km long roadway on marine terrace. It connects between Geumjin-ri and Simgok-ri and is surrounded by strange rock formations and cliffs. Metal fences are built around the coast for safety, and there are a small parking lot and some benches for visitors to appreciate the terrific ocean view.
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Daegwallyeong
Old Daegwallyeong Road
Old Daegwallyeong Road has the largest nature forest park in Korea.
Introduction Old Daegwallyeong Road is a historic site in Eoheul-ri, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. This old road used to serve as the trade and transportation hubs connecting Yeongdong and Yeongseo regions during the Goryeo period and Joseon period. With the breathtaking nature’s scenery in Daegwallyeong, Old Daegwallyeong Road has preserved its original shape since being designated as Scenic site No.74 in 2010. Tourist guide Old Daegwallyeong Road is a forest-covered walking trail starting from the spot called “Banjeong” after Daegwallyeong pass to “Daegwallyeong Museum”. It is an around 2-hour trekking. It is also a very popular driving road visited by couples or tourists. Going out of Hoenggye Interchange in Yeongdong Highway and right before going into Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, there is a sign board reading “Old Daegwallyong Road” standing. From here, drivers can enjoy beautiful nature’s views behind the wheel. Tourist Tips In the middle of the Daegwallyeong pass, there is a fork that divides into a route that goes down all the way from Banjeong, and another one that goes up to Daegwallyeong Museum or Gamagol Village. Old Daegwallyeong Road will present tourists with “healing trip” that shows nature’s views beautifully changing every season. In autumn, fantastic colorful leaves welcome tourists. Therefore, tourists and drivers can feel romantic and refreshed with a wave of red and yellow leaves along with the road.