Gangwon Drive

Jeongseon 5-Day Market to Auraji Cultural Drive

Experience Jeongseon's culture from the traditional 5-day market to the riverside birthplace of Jeongseon Arirang at Auraji.

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Course Overview

Jeongseon 5-Day Market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7, offering wild greens and local specialties. Auraji is the confluence of two rivers and the birthplace of Jeongseon Arirang folk song.

This 22 km course from Jeongseon-eup's market to Auraji combines traditional culture with riverside scenery.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Jeongseon 5-Day Market (approx. 5 km)

Experience the vibrant traditional market. Try local foods like gondeure rice and buckwheat pancakes.

Section 2: Jeongseon-eup to Yeoryang-myeon (approx. 10 km)

Drive along the Joyang River through mountain village scenery.

Section 3: Yeoryang-myeon to Auraji (approx. 7 km)

Take a ferry boat where two streams meet and feel the melody of Jeongseon Arirang.

Driving Tips

  • Jeongseon 5-Day Market: opens on 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, 27th of each month
  • Auraji ferry ride: 2,000 KRW
  • Gondeure rice, buckwheat crepes, and tadpole noodles are Jeongseon specialties
  • Can combine with the rail bike (Jeongseon to Auraji)

Course Info

Distance

18.6 km

Duration

40 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Gangwon Jeongseon

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🏖️ Summer (Jun–Aug)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions2 attractions

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Jeongseon 5-Day MarketRestaurant

Traditional market on 2nd/7th days with wild greens and local food

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AurajiViewpoint

River confluence, birthplace of Jeongseon Arirang folk song

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