4.7 Km 56756 2021-03-11
325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-339-0000
Alpensia Resort, located approx. 184 kilometers from Seoul in Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, is a tourism & leisure complex open year round. The resort allows visitors to enjoy the area’s pristine natural beauty throughout each of the four seasons. The name "Alpensia" is a combination of the words "Alpen," (German for the Alps), "Asia," and "Fantasia;" together they reflect the resort’s scenic view of the "fantastic Alps of Asia."
The complex boasts a variety of super deluxe luxury accommodations and top-notch leisure facilities such as a 45-hole golf course, convention center, water park and ski slopes. The resort successfully hosted the IBU Biathlon World Cup Pyeongchang in 2008 and boasts excellent ski jump and biathlon facilities, a monorail, cross-country ski slopes, and a large stadium. After a hard day out on the slopes or golf course, visitors can head to the sky lounge, ecology learning center, or Retail Village shopping mall. The resort is also adjacent to many other tourist attractions such as Odaesan Mountain, Samyang Sheep Ranch, Korea Botanic Garden, Lee Hyo-Seok Memorial Hall, and Herbnara Farm.
4.8 Km 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.
4.8 Km 19123 2022-08-09
325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-240-1363
Music in PyeongChang is dedicated to inspire the audience with the passion for music and build a foundation for future musicians. The festival welcomes all who love music with a variety of music programs that take place among the beautiful nature of Gangwon-do.
4.9 Km 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.
5.0 Km 68 2021-04-16
296, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-10-8418-5557
It is a restaurant where you can enjoy fresh meat as it is also a butcher’s shop. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is sausage stew.
5.3 Km 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.
5.6 Km 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.
5.9 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.
6.7 Km 47233 2022-06-20
133, Sampoam-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9990
Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest divides Gangwon Province from east to west and is known for its famous pine tree forests. It was designated as a suitable resting place to enjoy as it’s harmoniously situated in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation. Beautiful view of Gangneung and the East Sea can be seen day and night.
7.6 Km 0 2023-12-06
428 Anbandegi-gil, Wangsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
The village name is a combination of the words "anban," which refers to the large and oval wooden platform used to pound rice cakes against, and "degi," which means flat land. Anbandegi Village is a mountainside village located at an elevation of 1,100 meters. The village got its name due to its spacious and round land formation. Most of the village lands 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.