Title: Pyeongchang Travel Guide: Best of Pyeongchang, Gangwon Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pyeongchang](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyeongchang-Hotels.d6125612.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Pyeongchang](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyeongchang-Holiday-Rentals.d6125612.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Pyeongchang](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Pyeongchang.d6125612.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Pyeongchang Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pyeongchang.d6125612.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pyeongchang Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyeongchang.d6125612.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pyeongchang Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Pyeongchang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635185388258/448d0eb5-7b8e-42e4-a24c-3aaf8f970f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pyeongchang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125612/62034b67-12fc-437c-95af-137042747ba4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pyeongchang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125612/ff9d8c23-47eb-46e2-b35f-fa9671662dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pyeongchang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125612/3b73ac1c-10ed-4377-8df8-bda751793635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pyeongchang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635157706338/f23163bc-28d5-4969-ba7d-28f078522856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pyeongchang Where to stay Things to do #### 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 centre 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 ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Heungjeonggyegok While visiting Heungjeonggyegok, you might make a stop by sights like Herbnara Farm and Barong Valley. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyeongchang-Heungjeonggyegok.dx553248635974614537) - Top hotels in Pyeongchang - Top Holiday Rentals in Pyeongchang ![Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Gangwon Pyeongchang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33691000/33690964/288577af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Gangwon Pyeongchang 245-36, Hoenggye-ri Pyeongchang Gangwon £34 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Alpensia Ski Resort and Yongpyong ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyeongchang-Hotels-KOREA-QUALITY-Elf-Resort-Hotel.h7512964.Hotel-Information) ![Polaris 700 - 101Dong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48240000/48231500/48231428/da64d565_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Polaris 700 - 101Dong 14-7, Samhyeondong 1-gil Pyeongchang Gangwon Stay at this holiday home in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Alpensia Ski Resort and Yongpyong Ski Resort ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (13 reviews) Good Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyeongchang-Hotels-Polaris-700-101Dong.h48231428.Hotel-Information) ![Dreaming Garret Pension](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39170000/39166900/39166841/47940ea2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dreaming Garret Pension 70-126, Anheungdong-gil Pyeongchang Gangwon Stay at this condo in Pyeongchang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Phoenix Taegisan Country Club and Phoenix Pyeongchang ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) Cosy and comfortable, 10 mn drive from the Ski resort Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyeongchang-Hotels-Dreaming-Garret-Pension.h39166841.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Pyeongchang](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6125612&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yongpyong-Ski-Resort-Pyeongchang.d6141075.Attraction) ![Alpensia Ski Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621551367346/ecfe8e62-c3c0-49b2-832a-6fba349e1c9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alpensia Ski Resort 5/5(1 review) Ski and snowboard in winter and wander through a giant garden of wild flowers in summer at this resort in the Pyeongchang region of South Korea. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alpensia-Ski-Resort-Pyeongchang.d553248621551367346.Attraction) ![Woljeongsa Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276530/0456064f-211f-4a53-82b3-8e92c02f346f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Woljeongsa Temple Stay overnight and participate in the activities of this historic temple, trek up the mountain and admire the elegant nine-story pagoda. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Woljeongsa-Temple-Pyeongchang.d6276530.Attraction) ![Daegwallyeong's Sheep Farm ; Shutterstock ID 558471421; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621568114672/afb04cd5-7e50-45e5-a703-d39f53f9a031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm Why not meet the animals who call Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm home during your trip to Pyeongchang? You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Daegwallyeong-Sheep-Farm-Pyeongchang.d553248621568114672.Attraction) ![Pyeongchang, gangwon-do, South Korea - Seonghwanggak Shrine in Fir forest road of Woljeongsa Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974614539/79852592-ed4b-4f56-a8ba-25ff31906009.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Woljeongsa Fir Forest Explore the great outdoors at Woljeongsa Fir Forest, a lovely green space in Jinbu. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Woljeongsa-Fir-Forest-Pyeongchang.d553248635974614539.Attraction) ![Wind generator in Samyang ranch. Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, South korea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635950227664/76161a73-d24a-4e30-881a-a2e77a423c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch Enjoy an outing to Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch during your stay in Daegwallyeong. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Daegwallyeong-Samyang-Ranch-Pyeongchang.d553248635950227664.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Snow skiing with National licensed Instructor in Korea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49375096/19c13c16-92b2-4e1c-9309-d2d74b258a94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow skiing with National licensed Instructor in Korea £262 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-skiing-with-national-licensed-instructor-in-korea.a49375096.activity-details) ![skiers on the slopes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/372016/ed41c5f1-d08e-460e-9a2c-7b9e7473aa42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Trip to Alpensia Ski Resort £344 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-trip-to-alpensia-ski-resort.a372016.activity-details) ![Private Tour in Gangwon with KBBQ and Guide/Driver Included ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47195859/ca4e75ae-702c-4991-9ca6-36ce8b1ba843.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour in Gangwon with KBBQ and Guide/Driver Included £300 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-in-gangwon-with-kbbq-and-guidedriver-included.a47195859.activity-details) [See all activities in Pyeongchang](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Pyeongchang.d6125612.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Pyeongchang ![Gangneung](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769568/8fee76e4-4250-45cd-80f8-a345c2094525.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gangneung ![Sutasa Gongjaksan Ecological Forest: A Wooden Walkway over a Lotus Pond in Hongcheon, South Korea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224599/7d9f7cf2-9833-46dd-8b0b-ce8229af0db3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hongcheon ![K6HPNK Baron & Kris Dance](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635937206019/f59c5bc5-d7e6-48b0-a421-443c03291ce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bongpyeong ![Suha-ri](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153789428/8650e53f-b906-492b-b2ea-25c52c8a0d0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Suha-ri - Cities near Pyeongchang - Places of interest [Gangneung](https://expedia.co.uk/Gangneung.dx1751)[Hongcheon](https://expedia.co.uk/Hongcheon.dx6224599)[Mitan](https://expedia.co.uk/Mitan.dx6345447)[Bongpyeong](https://expedia.co.uk/Bongpyeong.dx6346360)[Suha-ri](https://expedia.co.uk/Suha-Ri.dx553248635975870664) - [Yongpyong Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yongpyong-Ski-Resort-Pyeongchang.d6141075.Attraction) - [Alpensia Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Alpensia-Ski-Resort-Pyeongchang.d553248621551367346.Attraction) - [Phoenix Park Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Phoenix-Park-Ski-Resort-Pyeongchang.d553248621551374293.Attraction) - [Woljeongsa Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Woljeongsa-Temple-Pyeongchang.d6276530.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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