Bongpyeong 5-day Market (봉평5일장/봉평시장 (2, 7 일))

5.8 Km 34939 2020-06-19

14-1, Dongijangteo-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-9987

Bongpyeong Market opens on days with '2' and '7' with the interval of five days. One can imagine as the protagonist in the famous novel by Lee Hyo-seok 'When the Buckwheat Blossoms' as he or she goes through the market. Recently, memil without fail, has been the top product in the market. From Memil Mak-guksu (buckwheat noodles), Memil-buchim (buckwheat pancake), Memil-jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe), Memil-Jjinbbang (buckwheat steamed bun), Tojong Memil-Sundae, Memil Guksu-Jeongol (buckwheat noodles hotpot), Memil Namu Bibimbap and more, a variety of buckwheat-related foods can be found in this market.

Hoengseong National SoopCheWon (국립횡성숲체원)

6.0 Km 46950 2023-12-07

777 Cheongtaesan-ro, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hoengseong National SoopCheWon is located 850 meters above sea level on Cheongtaesan Mountain. It is Korea's first national forest education center to be opened and operated by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Follow the Neulsolgil trail along the nut pine trees to reach the Forest Healing Center to experience the wellness programs available for visitors of all ages. Visitors can also enjoy nature to the fullest by catching glimpses of small wild animals like squirrels and pine cones among the trees. There's also a creek by the birch forest and a walking deck suited for visitors of all ages and wheelchair users.

Myeongga (명가)

6.2 Km 479 2021-08-07

16-7, Boraeryeong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-333-4333

Serving a variety of Chinese dishes, it has a large space that can accommodate group diners. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.

Herbnara Farm (허브나라농원)

6.5 Km 32131 2022-06-30

225, Heungjeonggyegok-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-2902

Herbnara Farm opened in 1996 as the first herb-themed farm in Korea. The farm was started in a deep valley in Pyeongchang by a couple whose age added up to 100 years. At that time, the farm was just a small plot of land, but has expanded to the current 33,000 ㎡ and is one of Pyeongchang's representative tourist attractions. The farm offers ten themed gardens with over 150 herbs such as lavender and sage. Delicious dishes and drinks made with herbs cultivated on the farm are available at the restaurant and cafe. Visitors can also make herbal soap and candles in the herl classroom, and enjoy cultural events throughout the farm.

Jeonggangwon - Traditional Korean Food Culture Experience Center (정강원 (한국전통음식문화체험관))

7.0 Km 28797 2020-06-29

2010-13, Geumdanggyegok-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-333-1011

Jeonggangwon - Traditional Korean Food Culture Experience Center was established in order to preserve, research, distribute and promote the values and merits of traditional Korean food culture in the world. There are various hands-on facilities for traditional food culture such as an exhibition hall, cooking room, and a fermentation room. The center is a great place for anyone who wants to learn more about traditional Korean food culture and take part in various experiences.

Cheongtaesan National Recreational Forest (국립 청태산자연휴양림)

7.3 Km 43517 2022-09-06

610, Cheongtaesan-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-343-9707

The 1,200-meter-high Cheongtaesan Mountain is a mountain where planted and naturally growing trees flourish in harmony, creating dense forests that provide a habitat for woodland creatures. In the summer, the forest is a convenient stopover for vacationers headed for the East Coast and both children and adults can enjoy learning about the local ecology at the Forest Education Facility.

Gajae Wa Gom Pension [Korea Quality] / 가재와곰펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

9.0 Km 19 2023-12-22

212-27 , Heungjeonggyegok 4-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-3357

Gajae-Wa-Gom is a log-built pension in the upper Heungjeong Valley in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. The guestrooms are cozy cabins, either red-clayed single-storey, or two-sotrey cabins. Gajae-dong and Wa-dong have an ondol 1st floor with a bedroom upstairs, while Gom-dong has a 1st floor bed room with an attic above. The red-clayed cabin, Hwangto, has a furnace-fired ondol. All rooms have terraces where guests can enjoy barbecue meals.There are karaoke rooms and foot volleyball courts outside, and free coffee and tea are provided in the lounge.

Geumdanggyegok Valley (금당계곡)

12.3 Km 38798 2021-07-29

766-2, Geumdanggyegok-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2771

Geumdanggyegok Valley, located upstream of the Pyeongchanggang River, is a gorge between three different districts of Bongpyeong-myeon, Yongpyeong-myeon and Daehwa-myeon, just west of Geumdangsan Mountain (1,173 m). Geumdanggyegok Valley is an impressive site with sections of both gentle and fast flowing valley waters. From late March through April full-blown azalea covers the mountainsides and valleys providing visitors with a refreshing spring scent.

To reach Geumdanggyegok Valley, travel down along the Pyeongchanggang River from Jangpyeong or trek up the valley from Anmi Elementary School. Coming down to Pyeongchang-eup from Daehwa-myeon area, visitors will encounter an intersection called, “Saechugeori”. The intersection has two parts: Sanganmi and Haanmiri and a sign indicating the Geumdanggyegok Valley entrance. Across the valley, odd-shaped rock formations and cliffs appear one after another along the river. The area is a native habitat for a species of otter (Natural Treasure No. 330) and a favorite spot for catching catfish.

Dunnae Folk Village (둔내민속촌)

12.3 Km 17991 2024-02-26

47 Dunnae-ro 47beon-gil, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
033-342-7807

Dunnae Folk Village is a traditional Korean restaurant in Hoengseong, known for its focus on local cuisine. Their signature dish, gondeure namul bap (thistle rice), is prepared with a health-conscious approach. The rice, cooked in a hot stone pot, exudes a delightful fragrance and pairs exceptionally well with the gangdoenjang (seasoned soybean paste) offered alongside it. Additionally, the restaurant offers a variety of Korean dishes, including deodeok gui baekban (grilled deodeok set menu), namul doenjang jjigae (salad soybean paste jjigae), and gamja jeon (potato pancake).

Welli Hilli Park Snow Park (웰리힐리파크 스노우파크)

12.6 Km 50021 2023-12-27

451, Gowon-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Opened in December 1995, Welli Hilli Park is a resort complex located over 48.6 million square meters around Sulibong Peak in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do. The park is located in a region that often experiences heavy snow, providing the perfect skiing environment. Welli Hilli Park offers state-of-the-art facilities including gondolas that are able to transport 20,000 skiers per hour, and an automatic snow-management system. Guests are assured of a pleasant experience thanks to the efforts of the resort's customer satisfaction team.

Welli Hilli Snow Park offers a total of 20 slopes, including seven internationally certified slopes. The snow park is especially popular among snowboarders and was the first ski resort in Asia to host the World Snowboard Championships in 2009. Snowboarders can use the large-scale half-pipe and fun park, while skiiers enjoy the mogul course. Outside of the winter ski season, guests can enjoy golfing at the public greens.

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