Pyeongchang

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Gangneung Olympic Park showing outdoor art
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

If you're spending some time in Heungjeonggyegok, Herbnara Farm and Barong Valley are top sights worth seeing.

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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 NT$1,955 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
NT$1,955
NT$2,151 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly!"

Reviewed on 2025/5/3

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Gangwon Pyeongchang
Phoenix Hotel Pyeongchang

Phoenix Hotel Pyeongchang

4 out of 5
174, Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,031 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
NT$2,031
NT$2,235 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free parking, 7 restaurants, and a golf course. Popular attractions Phoenix Park Ski Resort and Phoenix Pyeongchang ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (847 reviews)
It's clean and the breakfast is grea
"It's clean and the breakfast is great. It seems like it would be good to extend the face-to-face check-in."

Reviewed on 2025/6/24

Phoenix Hotel Pyeongchang
InterContinental Pyeongchang Resort Alpensia by IHG

InterContinental Pyeongchang Resort Alpensia by IHG

4.5 out of 5
225-3 Yongsan-ri, Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
The price is NT$3,200 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
NT$3,200
NT$3,520 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Alpensia Ski Resort and Yongpyong Ski ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
10/10
"it was a wonderful place with much to do, would recommend and come again."

Reviewed on 2025/7/7

InterContinental Pyeongchang Resort Alpensia by IHG
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 Country Club and Lee Hyo-seok ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"숙소가 깔끔하게 정비되어 있습니다. 식기나 화장실에 물때 없이 청소가 잘 되어 있고 다른 리뷰들처럼 주인분이 매우 친절하세요. 깔끔하게 묵고 가기 좋습니다"

Reviewed on 2022/4/3

Under Hill Pension
Daegwallyeong Sheep Village Pension

Daegwallyeong Sheep Village Pension

3 out of 5
365-8, Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
Stay at this 3-star condo in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Alpensia Ski Resort and Yongpyong Ski Resort are located ...
"The host is super friendly and nice. The place was clean and modern"

Reviewed on 2022/1/6

Daegwallyeong Sheep Village Pension
Dreaming Garret Pension

Dreaming Garret Pension

3 out of 5
70-126, Anheungdong-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
Stay at this 3-star condo in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Phoenix Taegisan Country Club and Phoenix ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
깔끔하고 친절한 곳
"사장님 엄청 친절하시고 난방,커피등 매우 만족합니다"

Reviewed on 2024/10/27

Dreaming Garret Pension
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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fun to visit the 2018 Winter Olympics venues.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Hotel is pricey for the quality received. All restaurants are over priced. Location and views are the biggest attraction and reason to stay at this hotel.

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