Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
From July to October, the rose of Sharon, Korea's national flower, blooms. Every year around this time, the rose of Sharon blooms across the country, but in Gangneung Bangdong-ri, there is the thickest and oldest existing rose of Sharon. This rose of Sharon is located at the ancestral shrine of Park Su-ryang, the central progenitor of the Gangneung Park clan. The area also preserves an old house from the Silla period where our ancestors lived, offering various attractions.
Designated as Natural Monument No. 520, the Bangdong-ri rose of Sharon was estimated to be 110 years old at the time of its designation. As of 2023, the estimated age of the Bangdong-ri rose of Sharon is 122 years. At the time of its designation as a Natural Monument, its trunk circumference was 146 cm, making it not only the oldest rose of Sharon but also the one with the thickest trunk. It is a red-centered variety with reddish-pink petals, preserving the original form of a pure native species.
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
강원특별자치도 강릉시 사천면 가마골길 22-8
Travel fit
Attraction · Gangwon-do
