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Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and remains Korea's premier ski and alpine destination. In summer, the high-altitude Daegwallyeong area transforms into rolling sheep farms and wildflower meadows above the clouds.

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Travel Information

Best Time to Visit

December to February for skiing at Alpensia and Yongpyong resorts, or July to August for highland escapes from the summer heat

From Seoul

KTX ~1h 30min

Local Food

Hwangtae Gui (Dried Pollack), Memil Makguksu

Top things to see in Pyeongchang

1Alpensia Resort
2Woljeongsa Temple
3Odaesan National Park
4Lee Hyoseok Culture Village
5Herb Nara Farm
6Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium
7Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch
8Balwangsan Mountain

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pyeongchang

How do I get to Pyeongchang from Seoul?
The KTX reaches Jinbu Station in Pyeongchang in about 1.5 hours from Seoul. From the station, local buses and taxis connect to the ski resorts and Daegwallyeong area.
Can I visit the 2018 Olympic venues?
Several venues are open to visitors. The Alpensia Ski Jumping Center has an observation deck, and the Olympic Plaza with its cauldron is accessible. Yongpyong Resort operates year-round with skiing in winter and gondola rides in summer.
What is there to do in Pyeongchang in summer?
Visit Samyang Ranch for vast green pastures with sheep and wind turbines, hike the Odaesan National Park trails to Woljeongsa Temple, or explore the Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village surrounded by buckwheat flower fields in September.

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