Playing with Sheep

Unlike the US, where things such as petting zoos are common, in Korea, interaction with animals is relatively minimal. So, when given a chance to pet a farm animal, many Koreans take it. In Gangwando(강완도), the northeastern province of South Korea, there is the  Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm (대관령 양떼목장). It's a small plot of hilly, grassy land filled with roughly 200 sheep.

After paying an admission price, you are  allowed to go and pet and feed the sheep as well as walk around the paths that encircle the sheep farm. When you pay your admission, you are given a ticket that is worth one bowl of hay. After retrieving your hay, you can feed and pet the sheep.

The area is quite crowded, filled with mostly small children and retired adults. The sheep however, are friendly and hungry. It's easy to go up and pet and feed the sheep.

After feeding the sheep, you can walk along the scenic paths. For our group, this was our favorite part of the farm. The farm is located in the middle of Korea's rolling mountains which creates some breathtaking and camera-worthy sights.

The price of admission is 4,000 won per adult or 3,000 won per child. The farm opens at 9 am closes at 5 pm sharp, so make sure to get there on time. If you're traveling in Gangwando you might pass by the Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm. For a pit stop/leg stretch, it's worth going, however, the Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm is not worth going out of your way to see.