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Geumdanggyegok Valley (금당계곡)

Geumdanggyegok Valley (금당계곡)

14.6Km    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.

Bangadari Mineral Spring (방아다리약수터)

Bangadari Mineral Spring (방아다리약수터)

15.7Km    2023-04-07

1011-26, Bangadari-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-3145

Bangadari Mineral Spring is a crisp and healthy water source located in the woods off the Yeongdong Highway. The mineral spring contains over 30 kinds of healthy minerals including carbonic acid and iron, which are known to be especially effective in treating stomach disorders, anemia, and neuralgia. The 1-kilometer long path leading from the entrance to the mineral spring site is great for taking a stroll as it is surrounded by fir trees.

Dunnae Folk Village (둔내민속촌)

16.5Km    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)

Welli Hilli Park Snow Park (웰리힐리파크 스노우파크)

16.9Km    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.

Welli Hilli Park (웰리힐리파크)

Welli Hilli Park (웰리힐리파크)

16.9Km    2021-06-18

451, Gowon-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1544-8833

Welli Hilli Park is a year-round recreational complex located in the area of Sulibong Peak in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do, covering an area of 4,860,000 square meters. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Cheongtaesan Recreational Forest, Supchaewon Garden, Chiaksan National Park, and other unpolluted nature areas, the resort offers 3 types of youth hostels, and 16 types of condo rooms.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

17.7Km    2023-12-28

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

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival takes place during winter in Pyeongchang, 700 meters above sea level. Visitors to the festival can enjoy a variety of programs including ice and lure fishing for trout, snow programs, ice programs, folk programs, and more. Any trout caught from ice fishing and lure fishing can be prepared right away in different dishes at a nearby restaurant.

Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi Platform (평창관광택시(관광택시 플랫폼))

Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi Platform (평창관광택시(관광택시 플랫폼))

19.3Km    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.

Kook Soon Dang Juhyangro (국순당 횡성공장)

19.8Km    2022-12-26

975, Gangbyeon-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-340-4300

Juhyangro, meaning "a path of alcoholic flavor," is the name of the tour route around Kook Soon Dang's Hoengseong distillery. The traditional liquor produced by the distillery captures the clean air and water and the sincere devotion of its producers. The distillery offers tours as well as tasting programs, and product sales.

Dutasan National Recreational Forest  (국립 두타산자연휴양림)

Dutasan National Recreational Forest (국립 두타산자연휴양림)

20.0Km    2021-03-04

132, Achagol-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-334-8815

Dutasan National Recreational Forest is located at the foot of Dutasan Mountain, which rises 1,357 meters above the sea level and straddles the border between Jinbu-myeon of Pyeongchang-gun and Jeongseon-gun. The recreational forest is in the center of many popular attractions, including Odaesan National Park, Woljeongsa Temple, and beautiful valleys. The robust and rich forest is filled with a wide variety of animals such as badgers, raccoons, boars, and hares, as well as abundant medicinal herbs, and trees such as huge birch, nut trees and lime trees.