Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang [1] is a city in Gangwon. The city is the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics. 2018 Winter Olympics[edit]The Winter Olympics will be taking place from 9-25 February, 2018. Pyeongchang won the bid this time, after having tried twice before. First in 2000 it entered for the Winter Olympics in 2010, but Vancouver won the bid. They tried again for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but this time Sochi won the bid. This year finally it is taking place in Pyeongchang!
Get in[edit]By plane[edit]Incheon International Airport(ICN) in Seoul is the main international airport of South Korea. There is another International airport in Seoul, called Gimpo (GMP). Seoul is about 195 km from Pyeongchang. The closest International Airport to Pyeongchang is nearby in Yangyang County, Gangwon, Yangyang International Airport (YNY). By train[edit]There is a high-speed train (KTX) that runs between Incheon International Airport to Gangneung station in about two hours. A new high-speed rail line from Seoul and Incheon International Airport opened in December 2017. Korail runs hourly express KTX trains, with increased frequency during the Olympics. Journey time is slightly under 1½ hours. During the Olympic period, there is a direct KTX train from the ICN airport, so check the timetable for more info. There is a foreigner-only train pass 'Pyeongchang Korail Pass', which allows the passengers to ride any train operated by Korail, including the KTX. Get around[edit]
See[edit][add listing]
Do[edit][add listing]Yongpyeong Ski Resort is a ski area located in Yongsan-ni, Doam-myeon, Pyeongchang. It's the oldest ski resort in South Korea. Some scenes from the film Winter Sonata were shot here.Bokwang Phoenix Park Another famous ski resort in Korea. This is where Autumn Love Story was shot. Buy[edit][add listing]Eat[edit][add listing]Gangwon Province is famous for tofu and Sanchae Bibimbap Drink[edit][add listing]Soju - Locals say that sojus from Gangwon Province has its own unique taste Sleep[edit][add listing]Inns/Hotels There are many local inns/hotels around at reasonable prices ranging from ₩15000 and up. Get out[edit]
Nearby port cities of Gangneung and Sokcho are another famous attraction |
|