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.

Heungjeonggyegok
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$1,714 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
NT$1,714
NT$1,886 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly!"

Reviewed on 2025/5/3

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 NT$1,784 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
NT$1,784
NT$1,963 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
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)
즉흥적인 평창 피닉스콘도 가족여행!
"급여행이라 계획없이 출발한 여행이었눈데, 생각보다 너무 편안해서 만족도 120% 입니더. 토욜밤에는 7층 단체? 왔는지 정원 초과 아닌가 싶은데 밤 12시가 다 되어가는데 엠티 분위기. 함성과 노래방 단체 떼창?? ㅠㅠ 넘 시끄러워서 잠을 설쳤네요. 패밀리동에 단체 엠티라니. ㅠ 그거 말고는 다 좋았습니다. 겉모습은 약간 노후되었지만 실내는 굉장히 깨끗히 청소 되었고 수건 이불등 다 쾌적했어요."

Reviewed on 2025/5/19

Phoenix Resort Pyeongchang
Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang

Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang

4.5 out of 5
231, Jingogae-ro, Jinbu, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
The price is NT$2,017 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
NT$2,017
NT$2,219 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Good"

Reviewed on 2025/6/21

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! (34 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
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 Park Ski Resort and Phoenix Taegisan ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
깔끔하고 친절한 곳
"사장님 엄청 친절하시고 난방,커피등 매우 만족합니다"

Reviewed on 2024/10/27

Dreaming Garret Pension
Just Like Natural Home Pension

Just Like Natural Home Pension

3 out of 5
81-51, Beodeulgae-gil Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang
Stay at this 3-star condo in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and patios. Popular attractions Phoenix Park Ski Resort and Phoenix Blue Canyon are ...
Peaceful place with awesome view
"The place has awesome view and it is meticulously maintained. Also, the owner provided morning coffee & snack. We will definitely re-visit the place."

Reviewed on 2023/8/17

Just Like Natural Home 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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