Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest (홍천 은행나무숲)

14.1Km 2024-02-28

686-4 Gwangwon-ri, Nae-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

Hongcheon Ginkgo Forest, adorned with over 2,000 ginkgo trees planted at intervals of every five meters, is a private sanctuary that opens its gates to the public exclusively in October. This enchanting forest, cultivated and nurtured by a single individual for more than thirty years, transforms into a golden paradise in autumn. In addition, the nearby Sambong Springwater, recognized as one of Hongcheon's nine scenic wonders, along with the Guryongnyeong Pass, enhances the area's appeal as a prime tourist destination, making the forest an ideal spot for autumn visits.

Woljeongsa Museum (월정사 성보박물관)

14.1Km 2021-03-27

176, Odaesan-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-339-7000

Located within Woljeongsa Temple in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, Woljeongsa Museum was founded in October 1999, and began displaying treasures and artifacts from some 60 plus temples in the southern part of Gangwon region. Currently, the museum houses Documents of Sangwonsa Temple (National Treasure No. 292), 12 sarira found in the Octagonal Nine-story Stone Pagoda of Woljeongsa Temple (National Treasure No. 48), and many other treasures.

Sambong Tongnamu Sanjang (삼봉 통나무산장)

15.1Km 2024-03-27

42 Sambonghyuyang-gil, Nae-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
033-435-2829

Sambong Tongnamu Sanjang is renowned for its spicy and savory dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), prepared with fresh chicken. The dish is further enhanced with potatoes and a mix of vegetables, which lend a subtle sweetness that complements the overall flavor. The restaurant also offers other popular dishes, including baeksuk (whole chicken soup) and minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew). The log cabin-style exterior of the restaurant adds to its charm, giving diners the feeling of visiting a cozy mountain lodge.

Jeonggangwon(정강원 관광농원)

15.5Km 2024-06-20

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

Jeonggangwon Tourist Farm in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, is a tourist complex with a farm and wildflower garden, a food museum, and a Korean restaurant - plus a jangdokdae with hundreds of jars full of pickling and fermenting ingredients. It was founded by food researcher Cho Jung-gang to promote Korean food traditions. Accomodation is in traditional hanok or in condominium-style rooms, and guests have free use of a water park, ping-pong tables and a ball park. Breakfast and dinner are provided free of charge, with set meals and various local specialties. There’s a hanbok wearing experience, and pay-for traditional food-making programs include bibimbap, chilli paste, and rice-cakes.

Sambong National Recreational Forest (국립 삼봉자연휴양림)

16.2Km 2022-12-27

276, Sambonghyuyang-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-435-8536

Located in Odaesan National Park, Sambong National Recreational Forest is filled with large acicular trees like fir and broad-leaved trees like birch. Lenoks, a species of freshwater fish that are considered a Korean natural treasure, found only in the cleanest water, thrive in the waters of the deep valley running through the park. The park is surrounded by three peaks – Gachilbong Peak (1,240 meters), Eungboksan Mountain (1,155 meters), and Sasambong Peak (1,107 meters). Sambong Mineral Spring is found In the middle of the three peaks. The spring’s waters are said to ease stomach complaints. The park is also popular since visitors can see beautiful fall foliage in autumn while enjoying the mountains and sea at the same time in summer.

Heundeulbawi (흔들바위)

16.7Km 2024-12-27

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This restaurant serves a great variety of flavors with wild vegetables cooked in nearly 100 different recipes. Rather than using strong sauce, the restaurant minimizes the cooking process to bring out the flavor and fragrance of the ingredients.

SNOW LAB (스노우랩)

17.2Km 2025-12-31

283-2 Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Snow Lab is a ski and snowboard rental specialty shop located near Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang. During the winter season, it offers a full range of essential winter sports equipment, including skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, and apparel. The shop features an indoor space of approximately 330 square meters and can accommodate multiple customers for fitting at the same time. A wide range of equipment is available, with options suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. All services, from equipment fitting and assistance with wearing gear to usage guidance, are provided on-site. Snow Lab is located about a one-minute drive from Phoenix Park Ski Resort and is equipped with convenient facilities such as parking, fitting rooms, changing areas, and rest spaces. English and Chinese assistance is also available for international visitors.

WHITE CABIN (화이트캐빈)

17.2Km 2024-12-19

93 , Taegi-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-333-7444, +82-10-2340-1347

Located 700m above sea level in front of Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, The White Cabin is surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers. In summer you can cool down in a mountain stream, while in winter, you can enjoy skiing at a nearby resort. Accommodation is comfortable and affordable.

Phoenix Snow Park (휘닉스 스노우파크)

17.3Km 2024-02-14

200 Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-2828

With a 5-star hotel, condominium buildings, ski slopes, and a top-class golf course, the mountain resort complex of Phoenix Park provides various recreational and amusement facilities for a great vacation. The resort is located approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes from Seoul in Pyeongchang, Gangwon State. Pyeongchang is a major winter sports region in Korea and was the host city of the 2018 Winter Games.

The resort has a total of 21 slopes and eight lifts, a gondola, and six conveyor belts to access the ski school slope and half-pipe. Phoenix Snow Park is an environmentally friendly resort, created with the minimum possible disruption to surrounding nature.

Hanwha Resort Pyeongchang (한화리조트 평창)

17.4Km 2025-03-16

228-33, Taegi-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-334-6100

Nestled at the foot of Taegisan Mountain, Hanhwa Resort Pyeongchang is comprised of ski slopes, a horseback-riding facility, swimming, hiking and other leisure sports facilities available all year round. In addition, it houses a golf club, tour gondola, aroma health care center, walking paths, sauna, banquet hall, bowling site, arcade, convenience stores, pharmacy, and other convenient facilities.

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