Dutasan National Recreational Forest (국립 두타산자연휴양림)

14.5 Km 23346 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.

Yongpyong Resort Greenpia Condominium (용평리조트 그린피아콘도)

14.8 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 Ski Resort (용평리조트 스키장)

14.9 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.

Dragon Valley Hotel (드래곤밸리 호텔)

15.0 Km 37209 2021-03-03

715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-7111

Dragon Valley Hotel is a premium hotel offering high class service. The view from the hotel embraces the entire Yongpyong Resort. It is comprised of western-style rooms and Korean-style rooms to meet the comfort of every guest. The hotel offers the best resting place in a cozy indoor space with stunning scenery at an attitude of 700 meters.

Peak Island (피크아일랜드)

15.0 Km 46054 2021-05-07

715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-5757

Peak Island, located across from the public golf clubhouse at Yongpyong Resort, offers enjoyment throughout all four seasons. With a total space of 12,806 square meters, Peak Island has one basement floor and four above-ground floors that can host up to 3,500 people at the same time. The basement floor has spa facilities designed like a club house for golfers to enjoy after a round of golf. The first floor is the entrance, second floor is the lockers, third floor has a spa, wave pool and other attractions, and the fourth floor is the jjimjilbang (Korean sauna). Outdoor facilities include Finnish sauna and other theme attractions.

Balwangsan Cable Car (발왕산 관광케이블카)

15.0 Km 0 2023-12-05

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 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.

Yongpyong Resort (용평리조트)

15.1 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.

Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone (대관령 관광특구)

15.1 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.

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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.

Jeongseon Station (정선역)

15.2 Km 2437 2017-07-10

55, Noksong 8-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

The population of Jeongseon greatly decreased after the decline of the coal mining business in Korea. With the loss of travelers, many stations on the Jeongseon Line switched to non-manned operations; Jeongseon Station is the only station to maintain staff.

Despite losing population, Jeongseon has maintained popularity due to its history as the birthplace of Korea's folk song, Arirang, and for Jeongseon Traditional Market, held every weekend.

Donggwang Sikdang (동광식당)

15.8 Km 23137 2024-03-20

27 Noksong 1-gil, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do

With over 50 years of history, this jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant is a cherished local establishment. Its standout dish is hwanggi jokbal (braised pigs' feet with milk vetch roots), renowned for its chewy texture and clean flavor. The meat and cartilage are tenderized through extended braising with milk vetch roots, which also impart a subtle flavor to the dish. Another highlight on the menu is the kotdeungchigi guksu (buckwheat noodles), a Jeongseon-style dish featuring chewy buckwheat noodles cooked in a broth flavored with perilla and soybean paste.

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