Mountains make up most of Gangwon-do and there are lots of famous mountains that attract tourists. Several national and provincial parks are scattered around the well-known mountains in the area. In fact, these take up almost the entire area of Gangwon-do.

Soraksan is the mid point of a huge mountain range starting from Baekdusan to Tomal(土末; village name meaning ‘the end of the land’). This beautiful mountain is a favorite among Koreans and even foreigners pay it profuse compliments. Odaesan is the representative “feminine” mountain, and Chiaksan is famous as a rough and steep “manly” mountain. Also, Taebaeksan is a special mountain, which is said to contain the spirit of the Korean people. These four representative mountains of Gangwon-do are also loved with precious cultural properties, temples, and rare animals and plants as well as the unique and beautiful view.