Pyeongchang Travel Guide

Tourist 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.

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 ₹8,218 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹8,218
₹9,040 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 3 May 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 ₹7,944 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹7,944
₹8,846 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 19 May 2025

Phoenix Resort Pyeongchang
Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang

Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang

4.5 out of 5
231, Jingogae-ro, Jinbu, Pyeongchang, Gangwon
The price is ₹9,000 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
₹9,000
₹9,900 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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 their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 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 Wi-Fi, 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 3 Apr 2022

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 Wi-Fi, 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 27 Oct 2024

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 Wi-Fi, 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 17 Aug 2023

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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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)

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