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Jeongseon: what to see and do
A mountain county in the east, known for silvergrass hills, an old folk song and railway villages.
Known for
- Mindungsan, a bare mountain covered in silvergrass in autumn
- Jeongseon Arirang, a folk song named after the region
- Narisso viewpoint, over a bend in the river
What to do
Hike Mindungsan in autumn, then eat gondre-bap, thistle-leaf rice, in town. Narisso is a short lookout stop on the way.
Tip: Mindungsan's silvergrass peaks in autumn and the trail is crowded on weekends.
From Seoul: Bus about 3 h 30
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