Best Things to Do in Pyeongchang South Korea in 2024
Secret unravels about Pyeongchang South Korea
Today, we are going to take a tour in Pyeongchang. You will definitely love it. I am Gazi with you who love to explore Korea and love to unravel the hidden secret of South Korea.
Pyeongchang-gun, located in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The area is pretty famous for its natural beauty and as a host of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Alpensia Ski Resort is one of famous ski resort in Pyeongchang and it’s a top destination for winter sports with various slopes and facilities.
In my point of view, Pyeongchang is a great place for families and couples to enjoy a vacation all year round. Visit this attractive place surrounded by the beautiful nature of Daegwallyeong Pass, where you can experience various activities such as luge and alpine coaster riding and appreciate the magnificent view of the resort and the Daegwallyeong area from the ski jump, which serves as an observatory and landmark of the resort.
Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch
Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch is an ecological ranch where you can immerse yourself in nature. The facilities and walking trails are designed to be nature-friendly, offering a vivid experience of the local ecology. Since the ranch’s meadow was closed to the public for a long time, it is now filled with wildflowers and rare plants.
Don’t miss this experience!
Byeongbangchi Skywalk
Byeongbangchi Skywalk is an observatory on Byeongbangchi Pass between Gyuram-ri and Jeongseon-eup. You can walk barefoot on the transparent skywalk and enjoy amazing views. Located on Byeongbangsan Mountain, it offers stunning sights of rugged ridges and the river below.
At 583 meters above sea level, the skywalk gives you a clear view of the mountain ridge, Bamseom Island (which looks like the Korean Peninsula), and the winding Donggang River. The scenery changes with the seasons, making each visit unique. If walking to the skywalk is too hard, you can take a trail to the zipper wire platform for similar views. Don’t forget to visit this spot for an unforgettable experience!
Barwangsan Mountain
Do you love mountain like me? If you are, then make a trip together!
Barwangsan Mountain is a great place for everyone to enjoy beautiful scenery all year round. There’s an aerial cableway that lets people of all ages see the amazing views from the top. After riding the cableway back down, you can visit the Skywalk and Millennium Jumok Forest.
At 1,458 meters above sea level, Barwangsan offers a full view of Gangwon-do from the Skywalk, and on clear days, you can see the sea off Gangneung. The high altitude makes it feel like you’re walking on clouds.
There are many activities to enjoy, like forest bathing, making traditional incense pouches, having a picnic, and other relaxing activities. It’s a perfect escape from city life, giving you a chance to relax and enjoy nature.
Woljeongsa Needle Fir Forest
To be honest with you, I am huge lover of nature. That’s why I love to go to the place where peace and calm. Woljeongsa is another perfect place!
Woljeongsa Needle Fir Forest is one of Korea’s top three fir forests and is located next to Woljeongsa Temple. The forest stretches for 1 kilometer from Iljumun Gate to Geumganggyo Bridge. It’s a great place to take a relaxing walk, and many people love it so much that they walk it several times each visit.
The forest has over 1,800 fir trees, each about 80 years old, making it a “millennial forest.” You can walk barefoot on the red clay path and enjoy the fresh, clean air. It’s a peaceful place to enjoy nature, so don’t forget to visit.
Deokpo Fifth-day Market
Deokpo Fifth-day Market is a traditional market in Yeongwol, Gangwon-do. It’s known for selling fresh produce and local specialties. On market days, stalls line up along the Donggang Riverside, offering items that are hard to find in the city at good prices.
The market is also great for trying local foods with a homemade, rustic flavor. One of the favorites is gamasot tongdak, a whole chicken deep-fried in a large pot. The crispy chicken is juicy and delicious. Other popular foods include boiled pig’s feet (jokbal), mung bean pancakes (nokdujeon), potato pancakes (gamjajeon), and buckwheat pancakes (memil buchim). Visit the market to experience the friendly, down-to-earth vibe of this rural spot.
Anbandegi Village
Anbandegi Village, 1,100 meters above sea level in Pyeongchang, is known for its fresh vegetables and stunning scenery. Enjoy green rye fields in spring, potato flowers and highland veggies in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and snow-capped mountains in winter. The starry nights over cabbage fields are beautiful, with a chance to see the Milky Way.
For the best stargazing, visit the Meonge Observatory and Sunrise Observatory. From Meonge Observatory, you can relax and watch the stars shine brightly against the dark sky. It’s a peaceful spot to enjoy nature and the night sky.
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