The Taebaek Mountains at an altitude of 1,000 meters in Gangwon-do extend from north to south, and based on the watershed as the standard, the east side is designated as Yeongdong or Guandong, and the west side is designated as Yeongseo. Due to different climates and terrains, the diet and life structure also vary greatly. Big difference.

The Lingdong coast is rich in fresh seafood, and there are many sashimi, stews, barbecues, soups, stir-fries, sauces, honey glutinous soup and other dishes. Lingxi has many mountains and crops such as potatoes, corn, wheat, and barley are the staple food. Therefore, there are many diets using potatoes and corn. There are also noodles, dumplings, rice cakes made of Qiomai, and multi-grain rice made of mixed potatoes, corn, millet, and sweet potatoes.