Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)

10.0Km 47233 2022-06-20

133, Sampoam-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9990

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest divides Gangwon Province from east to west and is known for its famous pine tree forests. It was designated as a suitable resting place to enjoy as it’s harmoniously situated in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation. Beautiful view of Gangneung and the East Sea can be seen day and night.

Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang (켄싱턴 호텔 평창)

10.5Km 21913 2021-02-25

231, Jingogae-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-330-5000

Kenstington Hotel Pyeongchang is decorated with a European theme within pristine nature, featuring a French garden and glamping services. The hotel's garden was inspired by the Garden of Love at Chateau de Villandry in France. It is the largest topiary garden found in Korea, decorated with Korean box trees and seasonal flowers. In the evening, the garden lights up with over 100,000 LED lights to resemble the Milky Way.

Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi Platform (평창관광택시(관광택시 플랫폼))

11.4Km 0 2024-02-06

110 Songjeong-gil, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

The Pyeongchang Sightseeing Taxi offers a comprehensive package that includes visits to major attractions in Pyeongchang. This taxi tour covers destinations such as Farm Herbnara, Woljeongsa Jeonnamusup Needle Fir Forest, Hyoseok Moonlight Hill, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, Odaesan Mountain, and the Barwangsan Cable Car. The package cost encompasses round-trip KTX fare, entrance fees to the tourist spots, and taxi charges.

Odaesan National Park (오대산국립공원)

12.0Km 86628 2024-02-28

Odaesan-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Odaesan National Park, home to the towering Birobong Peak at an altitude of 1,563 meters and five other significant peaks, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural heritage. The park is renowned for its attractions including the Sangwonsa and Woljeongsa Temples. It also holds historical significance as the site of the Odaesansago National History Archives, where the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty were once stored. The park's natural scenery is breathtaking, and its ecosystem is meticulously preserved, making it an ideal destination in any season. Visitors can explore various trails across Odaesan Mountain and participate in seasonal festivals.

Woljeongsa Museum (월정사 성보박물관)

12.0Km 1324 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.

Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)

12.0Km 12771 2021-07-22

1, Daegwallyeongyet-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3830

Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. It is housed in a building that resembles a dolmen, striking a balance with the surrounding landscape and earning it an Outstanding Architecture Award from the Construction Association of Korea and the Best Award from Gangwon-do.

The museum has six exhibition halls, including those that are named after the guardian gods that represent the four directions. Cheongnyongbang (Room of the Blue Dragon - East) is decorated in blue and displays celadon and traditional ceramics. Baekobang (Room of the White Tiger - West) is in white and exhibits Buddhist art and wooden dolls. Jujakbang (Room of the Red Vermillion - South) is in red and displays a bridal palanquin, folk paintings, and calligraphy. The black Hyeonmubang (Room of the Black Turtle - North) displays bronze relics. Also, there is the Togibang (Earthenware) showing Prehistoric era shacks and earthenware, and Uribang, exhibiting wooden furniture and folk craftwork. The outdoor space offers an exhibit of stone pagodas and statues as well as a thatched cottage and an operating water mill.

Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

13.0Km 126818 2023-12-28

3562 Gyeonggang-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-4000

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival takes place during winter in Pyeongchang, 700 meters above sea level. Visitors to the festival can enjoy a variety of programs including ice and lure fishing for trout, snow programs, ice programs, folk programs, and more. Any trout caught from ice fishing and lure fishing can be prepared right away in different dishes at a nearby restaurant.

Samyang Ranch (삼양목장)

13.1Km 39076 2019-02-15

708-9, Kkotbadyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-335-5044~5

Asia's largest green pasture, this vast meadow is where milking cows feed on the fresh, clean grass. The view from the 1,470m high plateau is remarkable as well. The ranch has been used as a filming site for many dramas and movies.

Daegullyeong Village (대굴령마을)

13.2Km 7180 2019-10-01

17, Seongyeon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-0406

Daegullyeong Village is a tourist complex located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, which provides visitors with a host of various traditional experiences, sporting events, and lodging accommodations. The village of Daegullyeong got its name from the series of 832-m long Daegwallyeong ridges that stretch along the bordering regions of Gangneung and Pyeongchang. Although the mountain ridges present rigorous passages with 99 turns, the area is popular for its magnificent scenery.

Daegullyeong Village boasts the beautiful Daegwallyeong ridges and clear waters of the valleys in the mountain villages where tourists can take in the spectacular views of Bogwang 1(il)-ri, Bogwang 2(yi)-ri, and Eoheul-ri. The local specialties include the traditional doenjang (soybean paste), various soy and bean pastes, corn, traditional fermented soybeans, potatoes, and vegetables. Visitors can stay at any number of pensions in the area, then take a tour around a traditional soy and bean paste factory and participate in various experience programs such as soy and bean paste making, straw arts and crafts, folk games, and traditional performances.

Ochaeyeon (오채연)

13.5Km 39 2021-03-25

26-45, Chilbong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-642-5288

It is a Korean restaurant where you can enjoy duck with the healthy ingredient Neungi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is whole chicken soup.

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