Welcome to Gangwon-do
Mountainous Gangwon-do (강원도) gives you some of South Korea’s most spectacular landscapes, up-close Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) experiences, and laid-back coastal towns and beaches on the East Sea. This is where many Seoulites escape – to get lost in the mountains, chow down on Chuncheon’s fiery chicken dish dakgalbi or the raw fish of the coastal towns, or leap into a frenzy of sports such as skiing in Pyeongchang... Read More
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Carving Korea: a guide to skiing and snowboarding in South Korea
Pyeongchang county is set to host the Winter Olympics in 2018, and South Korea has ramped up development of its winter zones, including building a new high-speed KTX rail line from Seoul to the Olympic resorts, which are nestled in the Taebaek Mountains (sometimes called the Korean Alps) in Gangwon-do.
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Gangneung 2-Night Coastal Trekking Tour
Enjoy this 3-day tour which will give you the opportunity to trek Gangneung’s beautiful hidden trails. It will provide you with a breathtaking view over the East Sea and Gangneung City and take
2-Day PyeongChang Ski and Cultural Tour Package
Take advantage of this 2-day small group package and visit Pyeongchang before the 2018 Winter Olympics! This is your chance to ski at one of the Olympic venues before it gets overly popular. If you are visiting from mid December to mid February, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Pyeongchang Trout Festival and during other times of the year, see famous cultural attractions such as Woljungsa Temple or visit the food stalls at Sokcho local market.