On Sunday, March 29, 2026, mild spring weather drew crowds to tourist spots across Gangwon Province.
At 11:00 a.m., the Chuncheon Farmers' Market opened in the Samcheon-dong neighborhood. People in lighter layers gathered to browse and buy high-quality produce grown by local farmers.
Shoppers admired the fresh-looking fruits and vegetables at the booths and quickly reached for their wallets. Each stall offered tasting stations so visitors could sample before they bought, which helped build trust. After shopping, many strolled along Uiam Lake, soaking up the leisurely holiday vibe.
Cyclists took to nearby trails in groups, pedaling away the week’s stress. And Chuncheon’s famous dak-galbi spots—known for their spicy stir-fried chicken—were already bustling with visitors from across the country.
Families and couples arrived early at the Ganhyeon Tourist Site to walk the Sogeumsan suspension bridge and ride the cable car. Several large buses filled the parking lots, and the number of available car spaces dwindled.
Yeongwol’s Cheongnyeongpo, the exile site of King Danjong that has drawn renewed interest since the film The King and the Man Who Lives, remained a hot spot. By 11:30 a.m., about 2,500 people had visited, and guests still faced roughly a 30-minute wait to enter.
Warmer weather also brought more visitors to East Coast attractions. Tourists walked the main beaches and snapped photos with the sea as a backdrop. Famous markets in Gangneung and Sokcho offered local treats like dakgangjeong (sweet, crispy fried chicken) and ojingeo sundae (squid stuffed with glass noodles), which people sampled and packed to take home.
Major peaks in Gangwon—Seoraksan, Chiaksan, and Taebaeksan—were busy with hikers from early morning. Those who returned early from the trails stopped at nearby restaurants to enjoy pajeon (savory pancake), baeksuk (chicken stew), and dotori-muk (acorn jelly).
