This study was designed under the premise that it is a basic work to look at locality in Gangwon Province, which had been accumulating in the period before the division of the two Koreas, and a bridgehead for the humanities in preparation for reunification. The new lighting on the South and North Gangwon provinces before the division of the peninsula is like a driving force that allows us to look back on what we have forgotten, what are forgotten, what are the precious heritage and modern landscapes we should not lose, and what local content we will draw in a new future-oriented way. This paper presented the characteristics of Gangwon-do, which appeared in various travel documents, as a mecca of Mt. Geumgang and scenic tourism, as a passing tourist destination, as a source of development and growth, and as a source of reflection and harmony. During the pre-divisions period, the present South and North Gangwon Province was a living space and a travel destination, and had a homogenous consensus and identity. The situation was confirmed through a travel plane and a transportation route linking Wonsan(Geumgangsan) to Seoul and Wonsan-Chuncheon- Seoul. A road leading to one. This is a symbol of the desire for reunification and also an important indicator of the future from the past. Geographic accessibility is an early driver of cultural co-prosperity and cultural exchanges. The natural scenery was better than any other province, and many other people visited Gangwon Province in the names of “investigation,” “travel,” and “rest” and “tourism.” If limited to the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, if the former was particularly centered on foreigners before 1910, the latter centered around ordinary Koreans since 1914. They left many records of the landscape and temples in Gangwon Province, the mountains and scenic spots, and the lives of local people. While tourists who pass by on a sightseeing tour have much to understand Gangwon Province in terms of raising and appreciating nature and scenic spots, not a few have tried to savor the images of Gangwon Province residents who, as an observer and pilgrim, are making their way to their own lives, albeit not richly, with great social problems in mind. Examples include Cha, Sang-chan, Song, Seok-ha, Kim, Yu-jung and Kim Hyung-won. Koreans" desire for modernization, as well as a sense of amity to remember and preserve the preciousness of traditional culture, can be seen in the travel period of Gangwon Province. So are Lee Kwang-soo and Choi Nam-sun. For foreigners, however, Mrs. Bishop and Seroszewski, who passed through Gangwon Province in the 1890s and 1900s, took a critical or sympathetic attitude toward the lives of poor, disorderly Gangwon Province residents, and their personal deviations were great. And in 1910 after Japanese occupation from Seoul to Wonsan, Gangwon Province after that traffic develops between the growing tourist destination, began as a resort. Tourists in Gangwon Province shared a keen interest in the tour of Mount Geumgang. Records of all Koreans and foreigners alike have been pouring in, citing as a world-class scenic mountain, suggesting the reasons for it in various ways, and describing it as a wizard of language. However, negative views and criticism of the tourism products and reckless regional development logic planned by Japan clearly co-existed. This is because of the serious side effects and natural damage caused by the enthusiasm for the development of Mount Geumgang and nearby scenic spots. In the process, the identity of Gangwon Province is also shaken by economic logic, and many people are concerned about it. Among Koreans, he wrote down the scenery and appreciation of the small mountain villages, fishing villages and rural villages as well as the excitement of his trip to Mount Geumgang, and took Gangwon Province"s local color, or identity, as an opportunity to reflect on himself and speak out toward society. In particular, artists and celebrities who were born in Gangwon Province revealed many memories, memoirs, and bitter words about their hometowns. In the process, it is important to note that it calmly chronicles the traditions and lifestyles of Gangwon Province, which are changing as they are modernized.