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Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

10.9Km    2024-01-05

135-5, Daegwallyeong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-3995

The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival is held in Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang every January. Daegwallyeong Snow Festival first began in 1993 and was one of the first snow festivals that took place at the time. Since then it has become a prominent winter festival of the region that brings the community together. The festival's beautiful snowy hills and enjoyable activities are the perfect combination for bringing out the child in everyone.

Gohyang Iyagi (고향이야기)

Gohyang Iyagi (고향이야기)

11.0Km    2019-05-15

9, Nunmaeul-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
82-33-335-5430

The restaurant opened in 1999 with 76 seats, but after it was remodeled in 2008, the number of seats was increased to 126, among which 40 are Western style seating to accommodate the needs of international guests and elderly people.

The interior is decorated with photos taken by the restaurant owner to add to the unique atmosphere. The owner turned the traditional Korean dish of gondeurebap (steamed rice with seasoned cirsium) into something new, serving it in a dolsot (hot stone bowl). The restaurant serves more than 20 different types of side dishes to satisfy customers' various tastes.

Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo (용평리조트 빌라콘도)

Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo (용평리조트 빌라콘도)

11.1Km    2025-03-16

715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-0009

Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo is a villa-style condominium overlooking the slopes, perfect for family visitors. Nestled at the foot of Balwangsan Mountain, it features stunning natural scenery, just like a private villa. It houses individual accommodation facilities with individual parking lots as well as access to the beautiful ski slopes.

Guryongpokpo Falls (Sogeumgang River) (구룡폭포 (소금강))

11.7Km    2019-11-26

Samsan-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-6417

Guryongpokpo Falls refers to the group of nine waterfalls, varying in size, located over a three-kilometer stretch of Sogeumgang River in Odaesan National Park. "Guryong" means nine dragons and legend has it that each of the waterfalls was occupied by a dragon. The sixth waterfall is particularly attractive. It is simultaneously the most magnificent and serene of the falls, which is why it is also known as the "Gentleman’s Waterfall." Two kilometers away from the sixth waterfall, is a curious-looking piece of rock called Manmulsang. The name literally means "tens of thousands of different looks." Some of these looks have earned it to other names such as "Giant Rock," "Phantom-Face Rock," "Iworam," and "Candlestick Rock’"

Dragon Valley Hotel (드래곤밸리 호텔)

Dragon Valley Hotel (드래곤밸리 호텔)

11.8Km    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)

11.8Km    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)

11.8Km    2024-07-18

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 through 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 Golf Club (용평 골프클럽)

Yongpyong Golf Club (용평 골프클럽)

12.0Km    2022-12-29

715, Olympic-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1522-3111

Yongpyong Golf Club offers the best private golf course in the nation, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. who is a famous golf course designer. Each hole has fantastic scenery and varied course changes. Yongpyong Golf Club is a desired golf course among golfers as all the courses are built with Western grass which has excellent texture and greenery tones. Also, the difference between highs and lows is about 70 meters, which is considered the proper amount.

Sogeumganggyegok Valley (오대산 소금강계곡)

Sogeumganggyegok Valley (오대산 소금강계곡)

13.3Km    2021-08-10

Sogeumgang-gil, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-6417

Sogeumganggyegok Valley is located on the east side of Odaesan Mountain. The valley is also referred to as Cheonghak Dongsogeum because the scenery resembles a crane (cheonghak) spreading its wings. The rock formations standing in between the lush valley forests will draw the eyes of any visitor. Several attractions are found along the valley path such as Mureunggyegok Valley, Myeonggyeongdae Post, Guryongpokpo Falls, Gunjapokpo Falls, and more.

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장)

13.8Km    2024-12-30

483-32 Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch is situated at an elevation of 920 meters, sprawling across 205,000 square meters of open grassland. The sheep roam freely throughout the year, except in winter, allowing visitors to wander the trails and watch the flock in their natural setting. For those looking to interact more directly, there is an option to participate in a feeding experience, where visitors can feed hay to the sheep. A 1.2-meter-long circular walkway encircles the sheep grazing field, and a leisurely stroll along this path takes about 40 minutes. The ranch is also known for its numerous scenic photo opportunities. Additionally, a wildlife habitat community is established at the center of the ranch, enhancing its ecological appeal.