Balwangsan Cable Car (발왕산 관광케이블카)

3.5Km 2024-07-18

715 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Equipped with 100 eight-passenger cabins, Balwangsan Cable Car is a 7.4-kilometer-long cable car that ensures a swift and safe ride. Departing from the Dragon Plaza Platform to reach the Dragon Castle Platform at the summit of Balwangsan Mountain, it offers the longest cable car ride in Korea. The ride takes about 18 minutes and makes one feel as if they are soaring through the sky at 1,458 meters above ground. The cable car is subject to be out of operation in adverse weather conditions, so visitors are advised to check in advance.

Napjak Sikdang (납작식당)

5.5Km 2024-02-26

35 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-335-5477

Napjak Sikdang is a beloved local spot known for its osam bulgogi (spicy squid and pork belly bulgogi), a Korean dish made by stir-frying fresh squid, samgyeopsal (pork belly), and bulgogi in a special sauce. It pairs perfectly with a milder hwangtae guk (dried pollack soup) or the refreshing makguksu (buckwheat noodles), creating a balanced and flavorful dining experience.

Anbandegi Village (안반데기 마을)

5.8Km 2025-11-05

428 Anbandegi-gil, Wangsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Anbandegi Village is a mountainside village located at an elevation of 1,100 meters. The village name is a combination of the words "anban," which refers to the large and oval wooden platform used when pounding rice cakes, and "degi," which means flat land. Most of the village lands are covered with cabbage farms formed along the mountain slope. The steep slopes make it impossible to use farm machinery, which means all the cabbages farms are the result of manual work by the villagers.

Gangneung Anbandegi Tourist Farm (강릉안반데기관광농원)

6.2Km 2025-07-10

203 Anbandegi 1-gil, Wangsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
033-644-5882

Located at a x_height of 1,100 meters above sea level in Gangneung, Anbandegi Tourist Farm is a privately owned farm. It offers various healing experience programs such as wild vegetable picking, healing forest trail trekking, stargazing, and camping, making it a perfect therapeutic escape.

Pyeongchang Uiyaji Wind Village (평창 의야지 바람마을)

7.1Km 2025-01-10

137, Kkotbadyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-9812

Pyeongchang Uijaji Wind Village is located at the top of Daegwallyeong Pass. The village is a sight to see in winter when covered in snow. Throughout the year, visitors can join in various activities such as making cheese or ice cream.

Mojeongtap Trail in Nochusan Mountain (노추산 모정탑길)

9.0Km 2024-03-18

1679-8 Daegi-ri, Wangsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Nochusan Mountain, part of the Taebaek Mountain Range, derives its name from the ancient Chinese states of Lu (No) and Zou (Chu). This naming commemorates the area's historical significance as a place of study for two of Korea's great scholars: Seol Chong from the Silla period and Yi I from the Joseon era. The Mojeongtap Trail on Nochusan Mountain is noteworthy for its 3,000 stone towers, erected by an elderly mother in honor of her children. The term “Mojeong” signifies a mother's love for her children.

Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi Platform (평창관광택시(관광택시 플랫폼))

9.1Km 2024-02-06

110 Songjeong-gil, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

The Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi offers a comprehensive package that includes visits to major attractions in Pyeongchang. This taxi tour covers destinations such as Farm Herbnara, Woljeongsa Jeonnamusup Needle Fir Forest, Hyoseok Moonlight Hill, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, Odaesan Mountain, and the Barwangsan Cable Car. The package cost encompasses round-trip KTX fare, entrance fees to the tourist spots, and taxi charges.

Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch (대관령 하늘목장)

9.4Km 2025-10-23

458-23 Kkotbadyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch, located in the highlands of Daegwallyeong Pass, is an environmentally friendly ranch that raises over 400 cows, sheep, and horses. Visitors can easily view the ranch by riding a tractor, completing one circut in 45 minutes. The view of the ranch and surrounding area is best seen from the sky deck observatory. The ranch also features themed walking paths and activities including horseback riding and feeding baby animals.

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장)

9.4Km 2024-12-30

483-32 Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch is situated at an elevation of 920 meters, sprawling across 205,000 square meters of open grassland. The sheep roam freely throughout the year, except in winter, allowing visitors to wander the trails and watch the flock in their natural setting. For those looking to interact more directly, there is an option to participate in a feeding experience, where visitors can feed hay to the sheep. A 1.2-meter-long circular walkway encircles the sheep grazing field, and a leisurely stroll along this path takes about 40 minutes. The ranch is also known for its numerous scenic photo opportunities. Additionally, a wildlife habitat community is established at the center of the ranch, enhancing its ecological appeal.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

10.5Km 2025-03-26

3562 Gyeonggang-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-4000

Trout is a member of the salmon family that returns to Pyeongchang in winter. Known for inhabiting clean and cold waters, the trout symbolizes the clean and pristine environment of Pyeongchang. Every winter, Pyeongchang’s rivers are covered with thick ice, and the Pyeongchang Trout Festival draws many visitors who brave the cold to enjoy the event. The festival primarily features ice fishing through small holes drilled in the ice, with popular activities including tent camping at the fishing site and barehand fishing. The festival also offers various winter recreational facilities, such as ice sledding, ensuring fun for both children and adults.

◎ Tip
Home to the coldest winters in Korea, Pyeongchang hosted the Winter Olympics in 2018. Wearing thick clothes and winter equipment to the festival is recommended as most of the events are held outdoors.

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