The Milky Way
One of the brightest stars in the dark.
One of the brightest stars in the dark.
Remember that moment
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Anbandegi Village
Gangneung
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Munchijae Hill
Jeongseon
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Byeolmaro Observatory
Yeongwol
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Donggang Recreational Forest
Jeongseon
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Cheongoksan Yukbaek Majigi
Pyeongchang
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Chou Kyong Chol Observatory
Hwacheon
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Maebongsan Windy Hill
Taebaek
1Anbandegi VillageGangneung 자연
In Gangneung, there is a village called Anbandegi, which is referred to as “the first village under the sky” because it is located in an alpine area at an altitude of 1,100m above sea level. 'Anban' means a wide wooden board placed on the bottom when pounding rice dough to make rice cake, and 'degi' means flat ground. The village was named Anbandegi because there is a broad terrain with a hollow like Anban. It is the largest highland vegetable complex in the country, and it has become famous as a tourist attraction because you can see the stars and the Milky Way while auto camping here.
If you go up to the Anbandegi 'Meonge Observatory,' you can appreciate the stars even more. It is a perfect place to view the stars in a clean area.
2 Munchijae Hill Jeongseon 자연
Munchijae, which has the meaning of a ‘door to the northeast village’ surrounded by mountains over 1,000m above sea level, is famous for Jeongseon’s drive course that winds twelve times. If you look down from the observatory, it winds like a snake coiled up, and the end of the road looks quite distant.
It is charming as a curved road that is tougher than an ordinary winding road, but at night, the North Star can be seen in front of the road, which makes it a popular spot to photograph the trace of the star.
It is in the mountains, not frequented by people. It takes patience to take a picture of a good vehicle trace, but it is the best place to see the beautiful scenery as much as you wait.
3 Byeolmaro Observatory Yeongwol 체험
While the average number of stargazing days in Korea is 100 days, it is 160-190 days in Yeongwol. It is a literally star-studded place. ‘Byeolmaro Observatory’ is a representative attraction in Yeongwol, and its name means ‘a quiet mountain top where you can see the stars.’ It is located at an altitude of 799.8m above sea level, which is the best condition for a public observatory. The name Byeolmaro is a combination of ‘byeol’ meaning star, ‘maru’ meaning top, and ‘ro’ meaning quietness.
There is a gliding site at the top of Bongraesan Mountain, where the observatory is located, so you can enjoy the scenery from a wide angle. The night view of downtown Yeongwol, seen from the top of the mountain, provides a different kind of pleasure along with astronomical observation.
4 Donggang Recreational Forest Jeongseon 자연
If you know Jeongseon as a travel destination for autumn leaves only, you are missing something very important. In Jeongseon, you can enjoy a superb view of the Donggang River, and there is a camping site where you can see the stars and the Milky Way at night. ‘Donggang View Natural Recreation Forest,’ a representative auto camping site in Jeongseon, is located at an altitude of 630m above sea level. It is recognized as a beautiful travel destination in a remote place.
It offers a great view of the unexplored places of the Donggang River, and you can see the sea of clouds flowing through the ridges around Baegunsan Mountain.
5 Cheongoksan Yukbaek Majigi Pyeongchang 자연
The place where you can enjoy romance, lying down and looking at the myriads of stars that fill the night sky, is ‘Pyeongchang Yukbaek Majigi.’ Yukbaek Majigi on the Swiss-like landscape of Cheongoksan Mountain, is famous for auto camping, where you can see the Milky Way and the stars. When the night falls in the vast field at an altitude of 1,256m, lie down and look at the stars to feel like you are lying in a different world. You should make impressive memories at Yukbaek Majigi, where you can see the beautiful stars and the Milky Way.
Cheongoksan Yukbaek Majigi, which offers a panoramic view, has a reputation as the best place to view the Milky Way. It is also considered a popular location to take pictures of the Milky Way among photographers. Numerous stars in the dark night sky and the mysterious Milky Way flowing between them will fill your heart with wonder.
6 Chou Kyong Chol ObservatoryHwacheon 체험
A place where you can see the Milky Way only about an hour from Seoul is the ‘Chou Kyong Chol Observatory’ in Hwacheon. This pollution-free and clean area at the top of Gwangdeoksan Mountain boasts the highest altitude, 1,010m above sea level, among public observatories in Korea. It is an observatory constructed to commemorate the achievements of Dr. Chou Kyong-chol, also known as “Dr. Apollo.” It is popular because you can see the Milky Way even with the naked eye. One of the charms of this place is that you can feel the beautiful Gwangdeoksan Mountain in all four seasons and at night.
Gwangdeoksan Mountain in Hwacheon, which has no pollution in the vicinity but the best conditions for observing the stars as it is open in all directions, was a popular place among amateur astronomers even before the observatory was built.
7Maebongsan Windy HillTaebaek 자연
Maebongsan Mountain has a large highland cabbage complex covering a 1.32 km2 area from the foot of the mountain to near the top. It is famous for its hilly sections, where you can see the stars and the Milky Way. If you lay down on a mat in an empty place and look at the stars for a long time, you can occasionally see shooting stars. It should be noted that, as the name suggests, the Maebongsan Windy Hill has strong winds. You must be prepared, especially for the cold. You cannot go by car during the day. You have to take a shuttle bus, but if you are going there to take pictures of the stars at night, you can take your car.
It offers the best environment for recording trajectories of the Milky Way and stars in a vast field. The view of the stars behind the cabbage fields that can be seen after the sun goes down creates a spectacular scene.
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