9.8Km 2023-12-07
5195-25 Gyeonggang-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Pyeongchang Hanu Village Daegwallyeong Restaurant is a large meat market-style restaurant located one minute's drive from Hoenggye Interchange. The market handles all sorts of hanu (Korean beef) cuts from sirloin, tenderloin, striploin, brisket, and more. Customers can pick and buy their own meat and take it to the restaurant. Located within five to ten minutes' drive are popular Daegwallyeong vacation destinations such as Alpensia Resort and Yongpyong Resort.
9.9Km 2024-02-26
35 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-335-5477
Napjak Sikdang is a beloved local spot known for its osam bulgogi (spicy squid and pork belly bulgogi), a Korean dish made by stir-frying fresh squid, samgyeopsal (pork belly), and bulgogi in a special sauce. It pairs perfectly with a milder hwangtae guk (dried pollack soup) or the refreshing makguksu (buckwheat noodles), creating a balanced and flavorful dining experience.
10.1Km 2020-04-02
325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-339-0100
Alpensia Resort is a beautiful and exciting resort that offers unique programs unavailable at other resorts. Among their facilities, Alpensia Ocean 700 suits as the perfect family water park, located on the refreshing highland of Daegwallyeong at an altitude of 700 meters. The water park aims to provide convenient and relaxing facilities in an indoor area where visitors can have fun at any time of the year.
10.3Km 2025-01-10
137, Kkotbadyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-9812
Pyeongchang Uijaji Wind Village is located at the top of Daegwallyeong Pass. The village is a sight to see in winter when covered in snow. Throughout the year, visitors can join in various activities such as making cheese or ice cream.
10.3Km 2025-03-26
3562 Gyeonggang-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-4000
Trout is a member of the salmon family that returns to Pyeongchang in winter. Known for inhabiting clean and cold waters, the trout symbolizes the clean and pristine environment of Pyeongchang. Every winter, Pyeongchang’s rivers are covered with thick ice, and the Pyeongchang Trout Festival draws many visitors who brave the cold to enjoy the event. The festival primarily features ice fishing through small holes drilled in the ice, with popular activities including tent camping at the fishing site and barehand fishing. The festival also offers various winter recreational facilities, such as ice sledding, ensuring fun for both children and adults.
◎ Tip
Home to the coldest winters in Korea, Pyeongchang hosted the Winter Olympics in 2018. Wearing thick clothes and winter equipment to the festival is recommended as most of the events are held outdoors.
10.4Km 2024-11-15
458-23 Kkotbadyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch, located in the highlands of Daegwallyeong Pass, is an environmentally friendly ranch that raises over 400 cows, sheep, and horses. Visitors can easily view the ranch by riding a tractor, completing one circut in 45 minutes. The view of the ranch and surrounding area is best seen from the sky deck observatory. The ranch also features themed walking paths and activities including horseback riding and feeding baby animals.
10.4Km 2023-12-22
708-9, Kkotbatyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Spanning the highlands at altitudes ranging from 850 to 1,500 meters, Daegwallyeong Samyang Farm is recognized as the most expansive in Asia. The farm welcomes visitors with refreshing, pure breeze and wide-open pastures, a perfect setting for a nature excursion. The Farm is a sanctuary for gentle herbivores like sheep, cows, and ostriches, living freely in this pristine environment. Wander along five distinct trails—each with its own theme, including the Hill of Wind, Leisure in the Forest, Memories of Love, Walk in the Meadow, and Rest of the Mind. Visitors will encounter animal interaction centers, open grazing fields, and wind turbines dotting the landscape, all set against a backdrop free from high rises to ensure an unspoiled atmosphere during their exploration. The farm offers more than beautiful views; it’s a place where one can interact and engage with nature. Seize the chance to feed ostriches and sheep, and if the time is right, visitors can witness the impressive sheepdog performance, where breeds like Border Collies, Malinois, and Kelpies skillfully herd the sheep.
10.7Km 2025-03-16
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.
10.8Km 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.
10.8Km 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.