Government-Recommended Drive Courses
Drive courses recommended by the Korea Tourism Organization and regional governments
Geumsan Jeokbyeokgang Drive
A serene riverside drive along the upper Geumgang River, crossing six bridges to reach the red cliff canyon of Jeokbyeokgang in Geumsan.
Manhangje Highland Drive
Korea's highest paved road at 1,330m elevation. Drive over Manhangje Pass along Provincial Road 414, connecting Jeongseon to Taebaek through wildflower meadows and mountain peaks.
Route 88 Countryside Drive
A scenic countryside drive from Hamyang to Geochang along the foothills of Jirisan Mountain, featuring Jianjae Pass S-curves, Sanglim Park, and Suseungdae Valley.
Route 75 Mountain Drive
A thrilling mountain drive over Domaryeong Pass at 800m elevation, from Yeongdong Hwanggan to Muju, nicknamed 'The Alps of Chungbuk.'
Namhae Treasure Island Drive
A coastal loop around Namhae Island, Korea's 'Treasure Island,' featuring terraced rice paddies at Daraengi Village, the German Village, and the Mulmi Coastal Road.
Route 7 East Coast Drive
A spectacular coastal drive from Gangneung through Samcheok to Uljin along National Route 7, featuring Korea's finest seaside cliffs and fishing villages.
Gangwon Nature Road Course 7: Countryside Drive
A 139 km healing drive from Pyeongchang IC through Lee Hyo-seok Literary Museum, Pungsuwon Cathedral, and Hongcheon Palbongsan, immersed in pastoral Gangwon scenery.
Gangwon Nature Road Course 6: Sea Drive
A 134 km coastal-to-mountain drive from Samcheok through Gangneung to Pyeongchang, connecting Chuam Rock, Anmok Coffee Street, and Woljeongsa Temple.
Gangwon Nature Road Course 5: Deep Mountain Drive
A 189 km mountain-to-sea drive from Jeongseon through Taebaek to Samcheok, following deep Baekdudaegan valleys and coal mining heritage.
Gangwon Nature Road Course 4: Winding Drive
A 160 km emotional drive from Pyeongchang IC to Jeongseon through Wonju, Hoengseong, and Yeongwol, featuring curves and flowing mountain scenery.
Gangwon Nature Road Course 3: High Pass Drive
A 110 km high-altitude drive from North Yangyang IC to Pyeongchang IC, zigzagging over Baekdudaegan ridgeline passes through primeval forests.
Gangwon Nature Road Course 2: Seoraksan Drive
A 178 km grand journey from Inje over Seoraksan Mountain to the East Sea, featuring Baekdudaegan ridgeline views, Hangyeryeong Pass, and coastal panoramas.
Gangwon Nature Road Course 1: Lake Drive
A 172 km lakeside drive from Gangchon IC to Inje Nammyeon, following four lakes — Uiam, Chuncheon, Paro, and Soyang — through Gangwon's stunning waterfront scenery.