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• Information
  Introduction
  The Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone is made up of five cities and counties in Gangwon-do, including Pyeongchang-gun, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics. Blessed with picturesque highland scenery, the Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone includes Gangneung, Donghae, Samcheok, Hoengseong and Pyeongchang.
  
  Gangneung is located the nearest to Daegwallyeong. Famous attractions in Gangneung include Gyeongpoho Lake and Gyeongpodae Pavilion. Two of Gangneung’s historic villas, Ojukheon House and Seongyojang House, have been beautifully maintained for centuries.
  
  Donghae’s two ports, Donghaehang Port and Mukhohang Port, are always buzzing with the energy of coastal life. Donghaehang Port is a base for the distribution of materials, industrial development, and trade. Cruise ferries take passengers to Russia and Japan. Meanwhile, ferries going to Ulleungdo Island depart from Mukhohang Port, which is located near Mukho Lighthouse and the Bukpyeong Fifth-day Market.
  
  Samcheok is a coastal city in the southernmost part of Gangwon-do. With National Road No. 7 at the center, Samcheok is bordered by Donghae to the north and Uljin to the south. Hwanseongul Cave, the biggest limestone cave in Korea, and Daegeumgul Cave are some of the city’s major attractions.
  
  Hoengseong is famous for its local hanu (Korean beef) and the diverse agricultural experience programs the county offers. The lush forests and the road with a scenic view of Taegisan Mountain attract many tourists.
  
  Located 700 meters above sea level, Pyeongchang is home to many ski resorts, making it a major destination for winter sports.
  
  
  [Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone]
  Areas included
  - Areas around Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, Gangneung, Donghae, and Samcheok in Gangwon-do
  
  Total area: 428.3 ㎢
  - Gangneung 90.4 ㎢, Donghae 48.4 ㎢, Samcheok 11.3 ㎢, Hoengseong 63.5 ㎢, Pyeongchang 214.7 ㎢
  
  Tourist attractions
  - Yongpyong Resort, Alpensia Resort, Phoenix Pyeongchang, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, Donghaehang Port, Mukhohang Port, Seongyojang House, Cheongokdonggul Cave, etc.
  
  Current Status
  Special Tourist Zone (Designated on August 31, 1994)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Parking spaces are available at resorts, tourist sites and beaches.
  
  Available Facilities
  402 tourist information centers, 4,174 amenities, resorts, tourist sites, beaches, national/provincial parks, etc.
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Yongpyong Resort (용평리조트)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
    Nestled at the foot of Balwangsan Mountain (alt. 1,458 meters), Yongpyong Resort is equipped with the perfect environment for a great ski vacation with an annua...

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    Alpensia Ocean 700 (알펜시아 오션700)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs
    Alpensia Resort is a beautiful and exciting resort that offers unique programs unavailable at other resorts. Among their facilities, Alpensia Ocean 700 suits as...

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    Yongpyong Golf Club (용평 골프클럽)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Golf
    Yongpyong Golf Club offers the best private golf course in the nation, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. who is a famous golf course designer. Each hole has fa...

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    Peak Island (피크아일랜드)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs
    Peak Island, located across from the public golf clubhouse at Yongpyong Resort, offers enjoyment throughout all four seasons. With a total space of 12,806 squar...

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    Alpensia Casino (알펜시아 카지노)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Casino
    Alpensia Casino is located in the beautiful natural environment of Alpensia Resort, an official venue of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. The casino is an interna...

• Accommodation

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    Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo (용평리조트 빌라콘도)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    Yongpyong Resort Villa Condo is a villa-style condominium overlooking the slopes, perfect for family visitors. Nestled at the foot of Balwangsan Mountain, it fe...

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    Yongpyong Resort Greenpia Condominium (용평리조트 그린피아콘도)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    Yongpyong Resort Greenpia Condominium features a perfect resting area with an eco-friendly interior design based on a Bohemian-style concept. The stunning mount...

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    Dragon Valley Hotel (드래곤밸리 호텔)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Dragon Valley Hotel is a premium hotel offering high class service. The view from the hotel embraces the entire Yongpyong Resort. It is comprised of western-sty...

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    Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort (인터컨티넨탈 알펜시아 평창 리조트)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort is a luxurious classical European-style alpine resort located 700 meters above sea level on a ridge of Taebaeksan M...

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    Holiday Inn Resort, Alpensia Pyeongchang (홀리데이인 알펜시아 평창 리조트)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Situated in Alpensia Peyongchang Resort in Daegwallyeong, Gangwon-do, the Holiday Inn Resort is a four-star, deluxe hotel with 214 rooms in the main building al...

• Restaurants

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    1975 Yeonggyeguksu The deungsim
    (1975영계국수The등심)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a restaurant where you can enjoy fresh meat as it is also a butcher’s shop. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. The r...

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    Daegwallyeong Garden ( 대관령가든 )

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It’s a restaurant that’s easy to access from tourist attractions. The best menu at this restaurant is dried pollack hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is lo...

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    Gohyang Iyagi (고향이야기)

    Region : Pyeongchang-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    The restaurant opened in 1999 with 76 seats, but after it was remodeled in 2008, the number of seats was increased to 126, among which 40 are Western style seat...

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