Pyeongchang-gun Attractions | Ski Resorts + Treks in Odaesan Nat’l Park

Pyeongchang-gun is a county in northeastern South Korea loved for its nature settings and outdoor activities. Pyeongchang-gun attractions include multiple ski resorts, Odaesan National Park and Jeonggangwon, where visitors can learn to make traditional Korean foods and stay in a hanok, or traditional Korean house. But that’s not all! The widespread region features multiple historic landmarks and religious sites, as well as some of the country’s most scenic hiking trails.

Pyeongchang Ski Resorts

One of the main reasons visitors go to Pyeongchang-gun in the winter time is to ski, and since the 2018 winter games, the area has undergone some major redevelopments, making the slopes better than ever! Some of the top ski resorts in Pyeongchang-gun offer facilities for beginners and experts, plus a wide variety of recreational facilities for snowboarders and beyond.

Top Ski Resorts in Pyeongchang

• Yongpyong Ski Resort – a pleasure to stay at and play at, Yongpyong Ski Resort is South Korea’s biggest ski and snowboarding resort. The facility is located at the foot of Mount Balwangsan (Bal-Wangsan) and served as the site for the alpine skiing competition during the 2018 winter games.
• Alpensia Ski Resort – this resort is a top pick for beginner skiers and advanced snowboarders. Alpensia Ski Resort features an area designed exclusively for advanced snowboarding and offers lessons for those who have never skied before. The resort has overnight accommodations and restaurants as well.
• Phoenix Snow Park – guests don’t need to bring a thing when visiting Phoenix Snow Park. All equipment is available for rent, and beginners are welcome! In addition to 17 smashing slopes, the park maintains a golf course and 5-star hotel.

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Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch

For a rural, outdoor experience that includes a famous cottage featured in the film “The Man from Mars,” tourists will want to visit Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch. The privately owned ranch keeps more than 200 sheep and allows guests to hand feed them and pet them as well. A tour of the farm takes about 40 minutes to one hour, depending on how fast you walk the trail around the ranch.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (November through February), 9 a.m. to 5:30 daily (March through October), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (April through September) and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (May through August)
Admission fees: 6,000 KRW (5.50 USD) for adults; 4,000 KRW (3.70 USD) for children; 3,000 KRW (2.75 USD) for seniors

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Odaesan National Park

Hiking through Odaesan National Park is a must-do activity when visiting Pyeongchang-gun. The forested region contains multiple mountain peaks and Buddhist temples, not to mention rare animals and a variety of wild herbs and even vegetables. Visitors can conquer one or all of the park’s scenic hiking trails, which include the Sangwangbong, Sogeumgang, Durobong, Birobong and Dongdaesan course. Many of the mountain peaks are flat on top, so even novice trekkers can reach each summit! The peak tourist season at Odaesan National Park is from May through November. Off-season hikers who love a winter wonderland are welcome from December through April.

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Jeonggangwon

Tourists wanting to learn the craft of making authentic Korean foods should book a stay at Jeonggangwon, also known as the Institute of Traditional Korean Cuisine. Guests enjoy learning to make Korean cuisine that includes such tasty dishes as bibimbap, kimchi, injeolmi (rice cake with dried beans), gamgjajeon (potato pancake) and the famously spicy chili past gochujang. Jeonggangwon also offers accommodations in a traditional Korean house (hanok) and the opportunity to wear traditional Korean clothing (hanbok). Tours of the site’s Food Museum also are recommended.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
Admission fees: free for the Food Museum; 8,000 KRW (7.35 USD) for the hanbok experience; various fees for hands-on cooking experiences

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Woljeongsa Temple Fir Forest Walk

Located on the eastern side of Odae Mountain, Woljeongsa Temple Fir Forest Walk features a trek through an ancient forest to a historic Buddhist temple complex. Visitors can visit Woljeongsa Seongbo Museum to learn more about the history and duties of the temple and view sacred artifacts and cultural memorabilia. A nine-story octagonal stone pagoda on the grounds is designated a National Treasure of South Korea.

Hours: open two hours before sunrise
Admission fees: 3,000 KRW (2.75 USD) for adults, 1,500 KRW (1.40 USD) for teenagers and 500 KRW (.50 USD) for children

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