.0M 0 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.
7.4M 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.
7.4M 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.
668.6M 6407 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.
1.7Km 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.
[Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone]
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.
1.7Km 45444 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.
1.8Km 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.
2.1Km 12636 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.
2.1Km 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.
2.2Km 34832 2021-04-28
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.