Pyeongchang

Travel Guide

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The host county for the 2018 Winter Olympics offers numerous outdoor cold-weather sports activities. Enjoy nature here in winter and throughout the year.

While Pyeongchang has been known among Asian skiers for its excellent ski resorts for some time, the rest of the world has learned about this area because of its role hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics. Come to see competitive races or ski on your own. Visit year-round to simply enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views.

Alpensia is the center of 2018 Olympic events, with the Olympic Village, stadium and numerous international hotels readied years in advance of the competition. Have spa treatments and water park fun at Ocean 700 or play golf at the area’s 45-hole course.

Ski and snowboard at Alpensia Ski Resort and bring the family to enjoy the long sledding run. See Alpensia’s Olympic facilities and watch competitive events in ski jumping, cross-country skiing, biathlon, luge, bobsled and skeleton. Nearby, the somewhat larger Yongpyong Ski Resort and Jeongseon Alpine Centre have challenging slopes used for slalom, downhill and other Olympic alpine events. Phoenix Park also offers excellent skiing and a large snowboard park.

Drive through some of the county’s valleys to see other attractions. See and smell the 13 theme gardens, galleries and ponds of Herbnara Farm in Gangwon. You can have food and drinks made from the 100 varieties of herbs grown on the farm and purchase teas and other products to take home.

Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Bongpyeong-myeon and the Heungjeong Valley. Small waterfalls gurgle and gush along the briskly flowing stream. Watch for trout and other fish darting about in the cool, clear water.

Travel to Bongpyeong in September for the annual Hyoseok Cultural Festival. Tour the birthplace of author Lee Hyo-seok, author of When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom, and appreciate the natural beauty of the area that gave him unlimited inspiration.

Get to Pyeongchang in about 2.5 hours by car or bus from the airport in Seoul and 3.5 hours from Incheon. Come for winter skiing from November to March or enjoyment of the beautiful mountains and valleys year-round.

Where to stay in Pyeongchang

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Heungjeonggyegok

While visiting Heungjeonggyegok, you might make a stop by sights like Herbnara Farm and Barong Valley.

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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Gangwon Pyeongchang
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Gangwon Pyeongchang
3.5 out of 5
245-36, Hoenggye-ri, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
The price is €51 per night from 27 May to 28 May
€51
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay. We were there for Olympic Luge event. Amazing BBQ restaurant downstairs too!! The athletes were staying here as well. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Gangwon Pyeongchang
Phoenix Resort Pyeongchang
Phoenix Resort Pyeongchang
3.5 out of 5
174 Taegi-ro Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
The price is €56 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
€56
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free parking, 7 restaurants, and a golf course. Popular attractions Phoenix Park Ski Resort and Phoenix ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"First time here. Staying at resort, a bit old style. Clean n tidy"

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Phoenix Resort Pyeongchang
Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang
Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang
4.5 out of 5
231, Jingogae-ro, Jinbu, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
The price is €64 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
€64
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
켄싱턴 평창 후기
"애기 눈 구경시켜주려고 계획한 여행인데 눈도 많이 오고 호텔 시설로 동물원, 정원 등 볼거리도 많아서 좋았습니다. 키즈 놀이터도 있어서 여유시간에 애기 놀기에도 좋았습니다. 청결도 면에서 객실 청소 상태가 약간 미비한 부분이 있어서 1점 감점했습니다. 조식도 괜찮았고 전반적으로 만족스러운 경험이었습니다."

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025

Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Under Hill Pension
Under Hill Pension
3 out of 5
77-77, Muijindeung-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
Stay at this 3-star golf condo in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Phoenix Park Ski Resort and Phoenix ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"숙소가 깔끔하게 정비되어 있습니다. 식기나 화장실에 물때 없이 청소가 잘 되어 있고 다른 리뷰들처럼 주인분이 매우 친절하세요. 깔끔하게 묵고 가기 좋습니다"

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2022

Under Hill Pension
Sunny Junny Pension
Sunny Junny Pension
3 out of 5
64-4, Deokgeo 1-gil Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang
Stay at this 3-star condo in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Herbnara Farm and Barong Valley are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"너무 친절하시고 특히 벽난로가 너무 마름에 들어요!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2025

Sunny Junny Pension
Elf Resort Hotel
Elf Resort Hotel
3 out of 5
111-21, Palsong-ro, Bongpyeong, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Phoenix Park Ski Resort and Phoenix ...
8/10 Very good! (77 reviews)
"Was a beautiful place in the mountains. Great for kids :)"

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2019

Elf Resort Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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There is not much to do in the evening (other than video gaming and bowling) and everything (food) is rather pricy for what you get. The area around the valley station is crowded with pedestrians (non-skiers)