Central & Eastern
Gangwon-do
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Gangwon-do offers expansive scenic mountain views and the clean, refreshing air of the outdoors. Traditionally thought of as a resort area, Gangwon-do provides various outdoor activities and tour programs that will make your convention experience all the more special.
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There is no better place to make the most of Korea's scenic mountains than Gangwon-do Province, which is located in the mid-eastern part of the Korean peninsula. It is the perfect place for anyone that loves the outdoors. Gangwon-do has been blessed with a diverse climate and unique geographical features, ranging from inland mountainous regions to oceanic coastal areas. The mountains receive heavy snowfall throughout winter and enjoy cool, refreshing temperatures in the summer.
Besides mountains and ocean, the province has a number of valleys, rivers, lakes and caves that are sure to please any visitor. There are a number of sightseeing tours available to these natural attractions, where you can enjoy skiing, rafting, windsurfing, paragliding and mountain biking. Gangwon-do's unique characteristics have given it the reputation of being known as "Korea's top tourist destination", "a mecca of winter sports", and " a year-round leisure and resort paradise."
Maremons Hotel
SPECIAL FEATURES
Friendly Service and Best Vacationing Spot HOTEL MAREMONS offers you convenience and comfort, with a beautiful view of the sprawling East Sea and Mt. Seoraksan. Hotel Maremons is a fashionable, elegant vacation hotel with 148 uniquely decorated rooms and restaurants, that are always poised to welcome and assist you with anything of your needs. MAREMONS is a word combining ocean (mare) and mountain (mons) in Latin
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 245-5 Daepo-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Telephone: +82-33-630-7000
Fax: +82-33-630-8403
Website: www.hotelmaremons.com
Email: walkerhill-casino@hotmail.com
Contact: Young Jin SEO, Sales and Marketing Team
From the Airport: 15km taxi - 15 minutes bus - 20 minutes
Yongpyong Resort
SPECIAL FEATURES
Yongpyong Resort is located at a very inhabitable location at 700 meters above sea level. Yongpyong Resort is innovating a new leisure culture known as "Korea's Ski Mecca" with a growing reputation as an internationally-renowned resort. Yongpyong Resort is also an outstanding venue to hold conferences and meetings - max 3,600 theater styles, 2,500 classrooms, 2000 banquet with luxurious guest rooms.
VENUE HIGHTLIGHTS
▶ Alpine Ski World Cup
▶ Winter Asian Games
▶ Inter Ski Congress
▶ International Ski Festival, Fun Ski/Ru Ski Festival
▶ Korea-Japan Golf Tournament
▶ Great Mountains Music Festival & School
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 130 Yongsan-ri, Doam-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Telephone: +82-2-3270-1233
Fax: +82-2-3270-1234
Website: www.yongpyong.co.kr
Email: maxjeong@yongpyong.co.kr
Contact: Max JEONG, Sales and Marketing Team
From the Airport: 280km taxi - 3hrs. 10min. bus - 3hrs. 30min.
Hanwha Resort Phoenix Park
SPECIAL FEATURES
This resort is located in Pyeongchang City in Gangwon Province, in the northeastern region of Korea. Pyeongchang City is widely known for the scenery of Odae Mountain National Park in which 800,000 tourists visit annually to experience the beauty of the mountain. Other tourist attractions include Herb Garden, sheep/cow ranches, Lee Hyo-Seok (a man of literature) Museum, various valleys, and otherhighlights.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 946-7 Myeonon-ri, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Telephone: +82-33-334-6100
Fax: +82-33-330-9659
Website: www.hanwharesort.co.kr
Email: hwresort@hanwharesort.co.kr
From the Airport: 53km taxi - 51 minutes
From the Railway Station: 57km taxi - 46 minutes
High1 Resort
SPECIAL FEATURES
A total of 477 suites including a presidential suite and 10 deluxe restaurants as well as various facilities including a swimming pool, a sauna and a luxury shop, Kangwon Land Hotel provides the ultimate experience in comfort and quality.
Kangwon Land Hotel offers a wide choice of annex facilities to make your stay even more enjoyable and convenient - ranging from our largest banquet hall to a number of small-scale banquet rooms for big events, a swimming pool and a sauna designed to bring extra fun to your trip and to relax your body and mind. Our luxury-brand mall is ideal for top brand shopping and there is also a business center on site.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 424 Sabuk-ri, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Telephone: +82-33-590-7700
Fax: +82-33-590-6340
Website: www.kangwonland.com
Email: osr@kangwonland.com
Contact: Sarah OH, Marketing Team
From the Airport: 340 Km taxi - 4 hrs. 40mins. bus - 5 hrs. 20 mins.
From the Railway Station: 4km taxi - 7 minutes bus - 10 minutes
Hotel Hyundai Gyeongpodae
SPECIAL FEATURES
Hotel Hyundai Gyeongpodae, newly renovated and decorated, is one of the best resortson the east coast. Surrounded by pine trees, the hotel is located on a beautiful beach and borders on a bamboo forest for ultimate peace. The resort offers a refined space and relaxed atmosphere, as well as natural charm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 274-1 Gangmun-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Telephone: +82-33-651-2233
Fax: +82-33-644-2203
Website: www.hyundaihotel.com/gyeongpodae
Email: beat3837@naver.com
From the Airport: 41km taxi - 50 minutes bus - 60 minutes
From the Railway Station: 10 Km taxi - 15 minutes bus - 15 minutes
Kumho Seorak Resort
SPECIAL FEATURES
Opened in June 1997, Kumho Seorak Resort is located in Seorak, one of the most attractive destinations in Korea. Kumho Seorak Resort has 247 rooms and offers a variety of services for your convenience. After a busy day in meetings, refresh yourself by hiking some of Seorak's paths for great views of the East Sea.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Address: 138 Sadanggol, Nohak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Telephone: +82-33-636-8000
Fax: +82-33-636-6001
Website: www.kumhoresort.co.kr
Email: aljkt@kumhoresort.co.kr
Contact: Gu Tae JEONG, Sales Team
From Sokcho Express Bus Terminal: taxi - 15minutes
Major Events
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FIS(Federation International de Ski) Congress 2012
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Chuncheon International Mime Festival
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Hwacheon Sangcheonneo(Mountain Trout) Ice Festival
Tourism Marketing Department, Gangwon-do Provincial Government
- Tel. +82-33-249-2172
- Fax. +82-33-249-4011
- Email. jos3460@gwd.go.kr
- Website. www.gangwon.to




