Auraji Lake
아우라지 · Gangwon · Parks & nature
Auraji is the name of a lake located in Yeoryang-myeon in Jeongseon-gun. It is here that Jeongseon Arirang, the Intangible Cultural Asset of Gangwon-do, originated. The area has long been famous for its beautiful, clean mountains and rivers. Its name is derived from the Korean word eoureojida, meaning "to meet" as the waters of Pyeongchang and Samcheok unite in this area. · · Part of the upper stream of Namhangang River, Auraji was a famous starting point of log rafts transporting timber to Hanyang, the original name of Seoul. In the old days, one could always hear the singing of boatmen who came from all over the nation. The lyrics of Jeongseon Arirang reveal the sadness and longing of a woman awaiting her husband who left for business to a far-away place or left to transport timber.
| Type | Parks & nature |
|---|---|
| Region | Gangwon |
| Address | 69, Auraji-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Jul 16, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027Arirang Museum Special Exhibition: Memories of Coal, People Who Mined the Light
- Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026Raftsmen: Jeongseon Arirang Saturday Series
Nearby places
Romyzian Garden
Sugamgyegok Valley
Deokwoo Experience Village
Gariwangsan Mountain
Byeongbangchi Skywalk
Gangneung Anbandegi Tourist Farm
![Hwaamdonggul Cave [Gangwon Paleozoic Geopark] (화암동굴 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/49/4090149_image2_1.jpg)
Hwaamdonggul Cave [Gangwon Paleozoic Geopark] (화암동굴 (강원고생대 국가지질공원))
