Hoengseong National SoopCheWon (국립횡성숲체원)

9.9Km 2023-12-07

777 Cheongtaesan-ro, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hoengseong National SoopCheWon is located 850 meters above sea level on Cheongtaesan Mountain. It is Korea's first national forest education center to be opened and operated by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute. Follow the Neulsolgil trail along the nut pine trees to reach the Forest Healing Center to experience the wellness programs available for visitors of all ages. Visitors can also enjoy nature to the fullest by catching glimpses of small wild animals like squirrels and pine cones among the trees. There's also a creek by the birch forest and a walking deck suited for visitors of all ages and wheelchair users.

Hoengseong Luge (횡성루지체험장)

10.4Km 2023-07-24

407 , Jeonjae-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Luge, also called a land sled, is a non-powered leisure sport that has been transformed into an all-season sled by attaching wheels to one of the sled events in the Winter Olympics. You can enjoy the cool wind while controlling the speed on the luge with the help of gravity without any additional manipulation. A dynamic course was completed by adding various theme sections to the existing road, forest, and nature in the Jeonjae-Ucheon-myeon Owon-ri section of National Road No. 42. As a single course, it is 2.4 kilometers long, the longest in the world, and it is not an artificially twisted S-shaped course, but a course created using actual roads.

Hoengseonghosugil Trail (횡성호수길)

13.1Km 2023-12-28

40 Taegi-ro gubang 5-gil, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

With the completion of the Hoengseong Dam in 2000, an artificial lake called Hoengseong Lake was created, and a total of 31.5 kilometers of six courses were created around the lake. Hoengseonghosugil Trail is divided into themes, Course 1 Hoengseong Dam Road (Hoengseongdae-Daegwandae-ri 3 km, about 1 hour), Course 2 Neungseon-gil (Daegwandae-ri-Hoengseong Hot Spring 4 km, about 2 hours), Course 3 Healing Road (Hoengseong Hot Spring-Hwajeon-ri 1.5 km, about 1 hour), Course 4 Contemplative Path (Hwajeon-ri - Manghyangui Hill 7 km, about 2 hours 30 minutes), Course 5 Family Road (Manghyang's Garden 9 km, about 3 hours) and Course 6, Hoesanggil (Manghyang's Garden - Hoengseong Dam, 7 km, about 2 hours and 30 minutes). Among them, the 5-section Family Road (9 km) is a great course to enjoy Hoengseong Lake up close fully and is the only course that returns to the starting point. Course A, which starts and returns from the Garden of Paradise, has three observatories with an expansive view of the shadows reflected on the picturesque lake and cute sculptures everywhere. Course B (4.5 km) continues with a trail full of forests. Hoengseong Lake Shelter Observatory has a panoramic view of the lake and a colony of aspen trees. Section 5 of Hoengseonghosu-gil was selected as an “open tourist destination” by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2020, and barrier-free circulation was completed for some sections (parking lot-family rest area).

Yeongwol Beopheungsa Temple (법흥사(영월))

14.3Km 2021-09-29

1352, Mureungbeopheungn-ro, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-374-9177

Beopheungsa Temple was created by Jajangyulsa in 647, called Heungnyeongsa Temple at the time, under the reign of King Jindeok of Silla to enshrine Jinsinsari of Buddha. At that time, Preceptor Jinghyo earned 100 Jinsinsari of Munsubosal and enshrined them at Yangsan Tongdosa Temple, Odaesan Sangwonsa Temple, Seoraksan Bongjeongam, Jeongseon Jeongamsa Temple and Beopheungsa Temple while establishing Jeongmyeolbogung, Hall of Buddha, at each of the places. Inside the Jeongmyeolbogung there is no statue of Buddha and only a wide open window. This is because it is believed that the mountain as a whole is the enshrined Jinsinsari of Buddha himself.

Beopheungsa was once a large temple where over 2,000 monks gathered. Today, most of the temple buildings were lost to a number of fires leaving only a few buildings. The pine wood path from Beopheungsa Temple to Jeongmyeolbogung is one of the most picturesque sites in the nation. The location was originally named Sajasansa but later changed to Sajasan Jeongmyeolbogung in 1939. In addition to the path, the nine peaks (Gubongdae) lined up one after another forms another charming view.

Phoenix Blue Canyon (휘닉스 블루캐니언)

14.8Km 2023-04-17

174, Taegi-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-2828

Phoenix Blue Canyon is a leisure water park that uses pure water from deep valleys amid the fresh air of Gangwon-do. It features Mediterranean-style water facilities, comprised of various resting areas and water rides.

Phoenix Park (휘닉스 평창)

15.2Km 2024-02-08

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

Phoenix Park offers a year-round Pyeongchang experience, set on a pristine plateau 700 meters above sea level. This multifaceted resort is equipped with an array of recreational and leisure amenities, including the Phoenix Snow Park, cozy hotel accommodations, condominiums, the Phoenix Country Club, and the aquatic thrills of Blue Canyon. The condominiums serve as a convenient hub, providing a variety of facilities under one roof. Notably, the main condo complex, featuring the blue, green, and orange buildings, is acclaimed for its architectural fusion of Eastern and Western design elements. Phoenix Park was chosen as a snow sports venue for the 2018 Winter Games and served both as the Phoenix Snow Stadium and a pivotal support facility for the events.

Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원)

15.4Km 2025-03-15

26, Musoijeom 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-740-9900

Chiaksan Mountain has several peaks reaching x_heights of over 1,000 meters, including Namdaebong, Cheonjibong, Hyangnobong, Sambong, and Birobong Peak, the tallest of the peaks at 1,288 meters. Chiaksan National Park, designated in 1984, encompasses a 182.09 ㎢ area with a 14-kilometer trail connecting the peaks from Birobong Peak in the north to Namdaebong Peak in the south.

In addition to these soaring peaks, the park also includes many deep valleys, unique rock formations, waterfalls, and tourist attractions. Some of the more popular destinations are Geumdaegyegok Valley, Taejongdae Rock, Seryeompokpo Falls, and Guryongsa Temple. The park draws in hikers all year round, with bright azaleas in spring, lush forests in summer, vibrant foliage in fall, and a white wonderland in winter.

WHITE CABIN (화이트캐빈)

15.6Km 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.

Hanwha Resort Pyeongchang (한화리조트 평창)

15.6Km 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.

Phoenix Snow Park (휘닉스 스노우파크)

15.6Km 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.

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