Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone (대관령 관광특구)
0m 14292 2022-11-08
Hoengseong-gun, Pyeongchang-gun, Donghae-si, Samcheok-si & Gangneung-si in Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-2799
The Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone is made up of five cities and counties in Gangwon-do, including Pyeongchang-gun, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics. Blessed with picturesque highland scenery, the Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone includes Gangneung, Donghae, Samcheok, Hoengseong and Pyeongchang.
Gangneung is located the nearest to Daegwallyeong. Famous attractions in Gangneung include Gyeongpoho Lake and Gyeongpodae Pavilion. Two of Gangneung’s historic villas, Ojukheon House and Seongyojang House, have been beautifully maintained for centuries.
Donghae’s two ports, Donghaehang Port and Mukhohang Port, are always buzzing with the energy of coastal life. Donghaehang Port is a base for the distribution of materials, industrial development, and trade. Cruise ferries take passengers to Russia and Japan. Meanwhile, ferries going to Ulleungdo Island depart from Mukhohang Port, which is located near Mukho Lighthouse and the Bukpyeong Fifth-day Market.
Samcheok is a coastal city in the southernmost part of Gangwon-do. With National Road No. 7 at the center, Samcheok is bordered by Donghae to the north and Uljin to the south. Hwanseongul Cave, the biggest limestone cave in Korea, and Daegeumgul Cave are some of the city’s major attractions.
Hoengseong is famous for its local hanu (Korean beef) and the diverse agricultural experience programs the county offers. The lush forests and the road with a scenic view of Taegisan Mountain attract many tourists.
Located 700 meters above sea level, Pyeongchang is home to many ski resorts, making it a major destination for winter sports.
[Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included
- Areas around Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, Gangneung, Donghae, and Samcheok in Gangwon-do
Total area: 428.3 ㎢
- Gangneung 90.4 ㎢, Donghae 48.4 ㎢, Samcheok 11.3 ㎢, Hoengseong 63.5 ㎢, Pyeongchang 214.7 ㎢
Tourist attractions
- Yongpyong Resort, Alpensia Resort, Phoenix Pyeongchang, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, Donghaehang Port, Mukhohang Port, Seongyojang House, Cheongokdonggul Cave, etc.
Yongpyong Resort (용평리조트)
105.09695379286887m 84988 2022-12-22
715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-0009
Nestled at the foot of Balwangsan Mountain (alt. 1,458 meters), Yongpyong Resort is equipped with the perfect environment for a great ski vacation with an annual average snowfall of 250 centimeters. It was Korea’s first ski resort, opened in 1975 to develop Korean winter sports and resort culture. The resort also has various facilities including a golf course, water park, cable cars and more. Visitors can enjoy wellness programs including forest explanation, music therapy, and healing yoga.
Yongpyong Ski Resort (용평리조트 스키장)
494.749397064258m 221560 2023-12-22
Yongsan-ri, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Yongpyong Resort is situated at the center of Korea’s Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, and sees an average of 250 centimeters of snowfall per season, which makes for excellent skiing conditions. Not only that, the resort’s enormous 17,000,000 square meter complex includes a 45-hole golf course, gondolas, swimming pool, and other facilities. This all-season recreational complex allows visitors to escape from daily life and relax.
Yongpyong Resort has impressive ski slopes, including the popular Rainbow Slopes, and offers excellent facilities for skiers. The resort's Dragon Plaza offers a variety of services for skiers and snowboarders.
Yongpyong Resort has hosted a number of international competitions, including the World Cup Ski Competition and the Asian Winter Games. It is consequently one of the most popular ski resorts in Korea, and is frequented by many tourists.
Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo (용평리조트 빌라콘도)
750.8048899938074m 34832 2021-04-28
715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-0009
Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo is a villa-style condominium overlooking the slopes, perfect for family visitors. Nestled at the foot of Balwangsan Mountain, it features stunning natural scenery, just like a private villa. It houses individual accommodation facilities with individual parking lots as well as access to the beautiful ski slopes.
Yongpyong Resort Greenpia Condominium (용평리조트 그린피아콘도)
1.1 Km 13502 2022-12-22
715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Yongpyong Resort Greenpia Condominium features a perfect resting area with an eco-friendly interior design based on a Bohemian-style concept. The stunning mountain scenery can be enjoyed from the guest rooms. Yongpyong Resort is well harmonized with the natural surroundings and is especially popular during winter.
Yongpyong Golf Club (용평 골프클럽)
1.4 Km 6407 2022-12-29
715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1522-3111
Yongpyong Golf Club offers the best private golf course in the nation, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. who is a famous golf course designer. Each hole has fantastic scenery and varied course changes. Yongpyong Golf Club is a desired golf course among golfers as all the courses are built with Western grass which has excellent texture and greenery tones. Also, the difference between highs and lows is about 70 meters, which is considered the proper amount.
Alpensia Ocean 700 (알펜시아 오션700)
1.4 Km 45444 2020-04-02
325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-339-0100
Alpensia Resort is a beautiful and exciting resort that offers unique programs unavailable at other resorts. Among their facilities, Alpensia Ocean 700 suits as the perfect family water park, located on the refreshing highland of Daegwallyeong at an altitude of 700 meters. The water park aims to provide convenient and relaxing facilities in an indoor area where visitors can have fun at any time of the year.
Alpensia Casino (알펜시아 카지노)
1.5 Km 12529 2020-08-18
325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-333-8828
Alpensia Casino is located in the beautiful natural environment of Alpensia Resort, an official venue of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. The casino is an international level casino open all year round and it has games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, and Big Wheel, as well as slot machines.
Holiday Inn and Suites, Alpensia Pyeongchang (홀리데이인 알펜시아 평창 스위트)
1.5 Km 31486 2020-05-29
325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-339-0000
Holiday Inn and Suites is a resort within Pyeongchang's ski paradise, the Alpensia Resort Village. Outstanding leisure facilities, cozy rooms, and attractive rates make it a top choice for family vacations, business workshops, group visits, and product presentations.
Alpensia Ski Resort (알펜시아리조트 스키장)
1.5 Km 196771 2023-12-08
325 Solbong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Alpensia Ski Resort has six slopes for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Runs as long as 1.4 kilometers provide a dynamic experience for both beginners and experienced skiers and snowboarders. There is also an area exclusively for advanaced snowboarders to practice their skills. Alpensia is not just for winter enthusiasts; the year-round resort transforms the lower, Apron Area, of the mountain into a 100,000 ㎡ wild flower garden during summer months.
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