Chiaksan itineraries

Birobong from Guryong

The classic route. The first 3 km is a stream stroll, the rest is a fight with stairs, so the day feels short and sharp.

Hwanggol climb, falls walk

Climb the quieter Hwanggol route on day one, then loosen up on the Guryongsa valley on day two. Leave a little in your legs.

Traverse, temples, museum

Cross the mountain from Hwanggol to Guryong on day one, tour the southern temple, fortress and an Ando museum by car on day two, and finish at a Hoengseong stream on day three.

Festivals & seasons

• 1 — Snowy ridge
• 2 — Spring fire-prevention closures
• 5 — Fresh green
• 7 — Valley path closures after rain
• 9 — Wonju Dynamic Dancing Carnival
• 10 — Guryongsa valley foliage
• 10 — Banggye-ri Ginkgo Festival
• 10 — Hoengseong Hanwoo Festival
• 11 — Autumn fire-prevention period and winter hours

Souvenirs

• Deodeok (bellflower root)
• Tofu
• Dried mountain greens
• Anheung steamed buns
• Hoengseong traditional sauces and sesame oil
• Hoengseong Hanwoo beef
• Wonju peaches