Located in Hoedong-ri, Jeongseon-eup, and Sugam-ri, Bukpyeong-myeon, Gariwang Mountain, widely known as Korea's famous mountain, is rich in various trees and is rich in medicinal herbs and wild greens, including wild ginseng. On a clear day, you can view the East Sea from the top, and the clean water of Hoedong Valley and the log cabins at Gariwangsan Mountain Natural Recreation Forest are a place that attracts visitors.
(1561.85m above sea level) Hoedong Valley is the source of Yongtancheon Stream, and the clear water is inhabited by a natural monument, the redwood fish. In the surrounding area, azaleas are in full bloom in spring, maple leaves are in autumn, and in winter it is a snow-white silver world, creating a spectacular sight in all four seasons. 1993 A recreational forest has been established in the Hoedong Valley since 2008, and it is an area that is receiving great attention as a summer resort as it is equipped with various convenient facilities such as log cabins, campsites, and camp fire sites.
In addition, the scenery of Hanggol Valley in Bukpyeong-myeon and Mother-of-pearl Valley in Bukpyeong-myeon are comparable in terms of clear valleys. The scenery is so beautiful that it is said to be one of the eight scenic views of Mt. Gariwang, it has a deciduous forest of broad-leaved trees, and it is famous nationwide as a natural habitat for wild greens. In particular, it was selected as one of the Korea Forest Service's 100 famous mountains for its great scenic and ecological value, including a yew colony at the center of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, which was designated as a forest genetic resource protection forest and a natural recreation forest.