Year of Visiting Gangwon, Recommended September Destinations: Chuncheon and Sokcho

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The Gangwon Tourism Organization has selected Chuncheon and Sokcho as its recommended travel destinations for September under the '2026 Year of Visiting Gangwon' campaign.

In Chuncheon, the '2026 Seomyeon Lake Starlight Festa' will be held from the 19th to 20 around Ui-am Lake. Visitors can enjoy relaxation by the lake and in the forest through wellness programs such as yoga, meditation, singing bowls, and water gazing, along with cultural performances. From the 18th to 20, the Republic of Korea Reading Daejeon will also take place around Gongji-cheon, showcasing a variety of reading and cultural programs.

In Sokcho, centered on Seoraksan National Park, visitors can enjoy autumn hiking and natural scenery. At Seorak Hyanggi, guests can experience approximately 2.7 kilometers of walking trails, a skywalk, and a suspension bridge. At Cheoksan Hot Springs, travelers can relieve the fatigue of their journey. To conclude the trip, it is recommended to savor local foods such as dak-gangjeong (chicken candy) and seafood at Sokcho Tourism and Fisheries Market.

In a telephone interview with this newspaper, Choi Sung-hyun, CEO of the Gangwon Tourism Organization, said, "We hope visitors will come to Chuncheon and Sokcho in September to enjoy nature, relaxation, culture, and gourmet food together, creating meaningful autumn memories."

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