Date : 2022-07-22 Views : 1841
Gangwon-do Province is a leading winter travel destination in Korea.
The province located near the East Sea offers an opportunity for the perfect summer holiday, exciting winter sports destinations,
and snow-covered mountains for hiking in winter.
Gangwon-do's beautiful winter landscapes are enough to make you forget the bitter cold.
We introduce 5 items for your bucket list that can only be enjoyed in Gangwon-do for winter.
Address | Jeongdongjin Beach, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do |
Transportation | KTX from Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul (2 hours) |
Guide | - |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
- Discount on admission fee for the Jeongdongjin Time Museum |
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Address | 708-9, Kkotbatyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do |
Transportation | Take a bus from the Dong Seoul Terminal to the Hoenggye Terminal. Take a taxi from the Hoenggye Terminal to Samyang Ranch . |
Guide | Everyday 09:00-17:30 *Differ by season |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
KRW 2,000 discount on admission fee |
Homepage |
https://www.samyangfarm.co.kr/eng/index |
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<Taking photos at Samyang Ranch> Samyang Ranch, the largest ranch in South Korea, is a favorite shooting location for films and TV dramas due to its beautiful natural scenery. Snowbound landscapes and windmills are the symbols of travel in Gangwondo province. If you want take some great selfies with outstanding natural scenery as the backdrop, this is the place to go. From the top of the ranch you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of faraway places including the East Sea. |
Address | 88 Misiryeong-ro 2983-gil, Sokcho |
Transportation | If via express bus or intercity us: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes from Dong Seoul |
Guide | All-day Ticket 10:00-20:30 |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
- Non-Koreans staying at Hanwha Resort : KRW 12,000 (80% discount) for an All Day ticket. (* Available during all season) |
Homepage |
https://www.hanwharesort.co.kr/irsweb/resort3/tpark/tp_intro.do?tp_cd=0100 |
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<Take a bath and enjoy the snow-bound scenery> Seorak Waterpia is a favorite winter destination for lovers of hot springs. The large pool can accommodate up to 100 people and is equipped with jacuzzi. The resort, which also boasts a floating pool, is the ideal place to relax your tired body after strenous winter activities. |
Address | In the vicinity of Odaecheon, Odaecheon-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do |
Transportation | Jinbu Intercity Bus Terminal, 3 minutes' walk from the Jinbu (Odeasan) stop |
Guide | 09:00-17:00 (Varies depending on the program) |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
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Homepage |
http://www.festival700.or.kr/ |
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Address | In the vicinity of Songcheon, Kkotbatyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do |
Transportation | Shuttle buses operated from Gangneung Bus Terminal and Wonju Intercity Bus Terminal |
Guide | 10:00~18:00 |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
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Homepage |
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_2_1.jsp?cid=679008 |
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< Enjoy the snow festivals in Gangwon-do> The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival, one of the province's representative winter festivals, is set to serve as a venue for the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Established in 1993, the festival has gradually become a global event, and this year's event will be even more significant thanks to the Winter Olympic Games. The expression "Gangwon-do province, a winter kingdom" will feel all the more real amid the beautiful ice sculptures and nighttime media façade shows. |