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Taebaek: what to see and do
A high mountain town with a coal-mining past, limestone caves and wide ridge views.
Known for
- Maebongsan Windy Hill, a ridge with wind turbines
- Guseomun, a natural stone gate where the river passes through
- Yongyeon Cave, a limestone cave you can walk through
What to do
Drive to Windy Hill on Maebongsan for open ridge views, then see Guseomun and walk through Yongyeon Cave. Taebaeksan National Park is the area's big hike.
Tip: It stays cool even in summer, so bring a jacket. The ridge is best seen in clear weather.
From Seoul: Bus or train, about 3 h
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