Yangpyeong is located in the eastern area of Gyeonggi-do approximately 40-minute drive away from Seoul. Beautiful mountains surrounding the area like a folding screen reminds one of a piece of Korean painting. In particular, the area where Namhangang River and Bukhangang River merge, Dumulmeori, is regarded as the representative of Yangpyeong’s beauty, and it is designated as one of Korea’s Top 100 Tourist Sites. At Yangpyeong, you will be able to experience the natural beauty of Korea.

Using a long abandoned railway, the Yangpyeong Rail Bike offers a unique bike ride at speeds of 15km/h from Yongmun to Wondeok. This 3.2km journey passes along a gleaming river and tree covered mountains. The bike ride delivers picturesque scenery all year round.

Working with wood and metal, Jaehyo Lee produces immaculately formed, intricate sculptures that reveal a mastery of his materials and a winking, sophisticated wit. Lee eschews traditional distinctions between the fine and applied arts and makes both functional and functionless works, presenting benches, stools, and tables alongside abstract, biomorphic forms. His wood-on-wood combinations read as playful meditations on the multifaceted nature of wood itself, while the nails that often cover his wooden surfaces seem transformed into worms or spermatozoa.recalling a slithering, energetic galaxy of organisms.

Heung Sung, Kee is a world famous modeling artist. Starting from the 1960's, not a single major facility has been built in Korea without seeing light as one of Kee's models first. These include such as the Seoul-Busan highway, the Main Stadium for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the World Cup Stadium in Sangam-dong and the Incheon International Airport. This museum is opened in November 2016 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kee Heung Sung's model works, and it has over 3,000 architectural models produced by him.

Minhwa (Korea's folk painting), literally means "painting of the people" or "popular painting", were produced and popularized by anonymous painters of the lower class during the late Joseon dynasty of 1390s to 1890s. Though these masterpieces may differ in figures, colors and topics, they are all drawn to a specific plain, straightforward and naive style which is known to convey the mythology, religion, and views of the Korean people.

Ice fishing can be a great way of entertaining yourself in the winter, so the hand-fishing conducted in Yangpyeong rural villages can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages: Children will look up to their fathers’ as strong men, pulling their sleds around the snow-covered ice; couples will look back on the festival as a warm winter memory, walking hand in hand; friends and co-works will remember the delicious food and joyful time they spent together.

Korean strawberries are famous for being SWEET! You can experience for strawberry picking in Korea every year from December to May, and there are not only strawberry picking but also a variety experiences are waiting for you such as making jam and choco dipping. It will be a lovely experience in the nature with yummy strawberries!

Retro Museum is definitely a different museum, just like the name "Retro". If you are familiar with Trick Eye Museum (basically it's a fun place that gives visitors opportunity to actually become a part of the art on display), Retro Museum is the newest trick eye museum located in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi-do and opened its doors in July 2016. What makes this museum different with the most trick eye museum is this museum offers a nostalgic journey for those who grew up during 1970~1980s and it shows amazing historic experience to younger generation.

The Winter Games will be held for 17 days from 9 to 25 February 2018 in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, the Republic of Korea. The Winter Games will be held in Korea for the first time in 30 years after the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988. Pyeongchang will be the stage for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and most snow sports. Alpine speed events will take place in Jeongseon, and all ice sports will be competed in the coastal city of Gangneung.

Pyeongchang will be the stage for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and most snow sports. There are PyeongChang Olympic Stadium, Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre, Alpensia Biathlon Centre, Olympic Sliding Centre, Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre, Yongpyong Alpine Centre, Jeongseon Alpine Centre, Phoenix Snow Park in PyeongChang Mountain Cluster.

All ice sports will be competed in the coastal city of Gangneung. There are Gangneung Hockey Centre, Gangneung Oval, Gangneung Ice Arena, Gangneung Curling Centre, Kwandong Hockey Centre in Gangneung Coastal Cluster.

Here at Winter Games Promotion Hall, you’ll get to read about the various winter sports that will be in competition during the games. On top of skating, there’s also luge, bobsleigh, biathlon, ice hockey, curling and more. This is also the place where you can learn about Pyeongchang’s preparations for the games, the months leading up to the bid and what to expect during the extravaganza itself. Besides these information sections, there is 4D experience rooms where the visitors get to try a ski-jumping or bobsleigh simulation. Don’t forget to leave your mark and well wishes for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Pyeongchang is the host city for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. It features splendid and distinct natural beauty throughout all four seasons, with expansive natural landscapes that unfold like a panorama. About 65% of its total surface area consists of highlands 700 meters above sea level. It makes the city and optimal vacation spot for visitors looking for pure nature. Pyeongchang is like a city out of a fairy tale, taking visitors to a simpler time -and it's a paradise for leisure sports in any season. We invite you to experience the wonders of Pyeongchang, a city full of passion and romance.

Often described as the "Alps of Korea," Daegwallyeong Yangtte Farm is where visitors can appreciate and enjoy the picturesque landscape of wide grass fields along with the East Sea against the clear blue skies. Daegwallyeong Yangtte Farm is also famous in winter as it is especially known amongst photographers for the perfect amount of snow which covers the fields like a blanket. An approximately 1.2m-long walking trail surrounds the sheep’s grazing field. Visitors can view the sheep and take pictures from all angles as they stroll along the path.

Gangneung is the largest coastal city in Gangwon Province, third largest overall. It is nestled at the east side of South Korea's longest mountain range, Taebaek. The Taebaek Mountains stretch along the eastern edge of Korean Penninsula and run along the East Sea. Geologically isolated from most parts of the country, Gangneung was able to preserve its own distinct culture and to date it has a tendency of being politically and culturally more conservative.

Gangmun Beach has drawn much attention thanks to its uniquely designed benches, which present one of the best photogenic moments for visitors. The frame-shaped benches allow tourists to take an interesting photo and leisurely enjoy the sea at the same time. You can either appreciate the view framed in these artistic benches facing the East Sea or take a seat and photograph yourself against the sea for a fantastic picture.

Many ski resorts in Korea are scattered throughout Gangwon-do, the region that receives the most annual snowfall. These facilities, despite being located out of the popular Seoul, attract thousands of tourists each year who come to enjoy the winter season by hitting the slopes. Equipped with modern facilities and offering a range of courses, these resorts have a little something for everyone. There are also a number of great resorts located right on the outskirts of Seoul, allowing for quick and convenient ski trips.

Vivaldi Park Ski World has been noted for being the most visited Ski resort in Korea for nine years. It has its state-of-the art facilities and slopes suitable for all levels and yet more facilities are newly installed every year to maintain its reputation. This World-class SKI WORLD can accommodate 20,000 visitors daily, covers combined slope area of 1,322,021m2, total slope length of 6,784m. Among a total of 10 lifts VIVALDI PARK SKI WORLD operates, there is a Asia's first 8-seater express chairlift and 8-seater gondola.

The Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, with its multitude of ski slopes, is a great destination for skiers of all abilities. The resort is located within a beautiful valley, and skiers can enjoy a panoramic view of the natural scenery while gliding down the slopes. Elysian Gangchon, with a total area of 203,740 square meters, features eight of the ten slopes in total for beginners or intermediates (2 for beginners, 1 for pre-intermediates, 5 for intermediates, 2 for the advanced) and they have lower level of slope difficulty compared to that other ski resorts so that more people can enjoy the excitement of skiing comfortably.

Gapyeong is a small town, famous all over Korea for pine nuts and Nami island. In October, Gapyeong hosts the annual International Jazz Festival on Jara island. Gapyeong is popular with people taking a weekend away from Seoul. It can become busy on the weekends with people coming to stay in the many pensions in the surrounding area. The area is very mountainous so hiking and MTB are popular things do do here.

Covered with more than 300 species of trees, the Nami Island had long been frequented by those who appreciate its serene and idyllic setting, but when the drama 'Winter Sonata' became a mega-hit in Japan, Japanese tourists flocked there to walk amid the same scenes as the drama's stars Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. The Nami Island is not as big as one might expect, but cozy and versatile. For those who want to enjoy nature in an idyllic setting, the highlight of the island is the many tree-lined paths and the birch tree lined path is better known among drama lovers as the path where Bae and Choi rode a bicycle on their date.

Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon Province in South Korea and the city lies in the north of the county, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River. It is a popular destination among east Asian tourists as it was featured in the popular Korean drama Winter Sonata. It is where the resort island of Namiseom is located. There are also regular ferries at Soyangho, Uiam, and Chuncheon Lakes; many people enjoy fishing in these areas. Famous foods in Chuncheon include makguksu and dakgalbi.

Opened in August 2006, the Chuncheon Makguksu Museum is all about makguksu, one of the representative local dishes of Chuncheon. Makguksu is a dish of buckwheat noodles served in cold kimchi broth. The museum includes a buckwheat exhibition hall and a makguksu experience hall. The buckwheat exhibition hall has display materials and information on the origin and distribution of buckwheat, its history, and related foods. Visitors can get a glimpse of the variety of makguksu noodles throughout its development over time.

Seoul is the capital of South Korea. With a municipal population of over 11.8 million, and a metropolitan population totaling over 25.6 million, Seoul is by far South Korea's largest city and one of East Asia's financial and cultural epicenters. A fascinating blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, home to endless street food vendors and vast nightlife districts, an extraordinarily high-pressure educational system and serene Buddhist temples, a trend-setting youth culture and often crushing conformism, extraordinary architecture and endless monotonous rows of grey apartment buildings, Seoul is a city filled with stark contrasts.

Until it was restored in 2005, Cheonggyecheon Stream existed only as a neglected waterway hidden by an overpass. Today, it has been transformed into a haven of natural beauty amidst the bustle of city life. Narae Bridge, representing a butterfly in flight, and Gwanggyo Bridge, symbolizing the harmony of the past and future, are just two of the more than twenty beautiful bridges that cross the stream. The Rhythmic Wall Stream, lined with fine marble and sculptures, and Palseokdam adorn Cheonggyecheon Stream.

In ancient times the royal guards of Joseon Dynasty performed the given task by guarding the Gwanghwamun Gate the entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The gate guardsmen perform the changing of the guards and hold a parade. The guards, uniforms, weapons and accessories as well as their strict ceremonial procedures catch the eyes of people especially foreign tourists when guardsmen perform the changing of guards in traditional costumes at the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in downtown Seoul.

Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces. Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond have remained relatively intact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculptures of contemporary art.

Ssamzigil, opened on December 18, 2004, has been called the "Special Insa-dong within Insa-dong." This unique area was designed in such a way as to connect each charming level together in the form of a spiraling walkway. Enjoy window-shopping in the cozy stores until you reach the top, where you will arrive at Sky Garden. Here, you can get a extraordinarily clear view of the sky.

Namsan Seoul Tower was built in 1969 as Korea's first integrated transmission tower beaming television and radio broadcasts across the capital. Since opening to the public in 1980, it has become a much-loved Seoul landmark. The tower's main attractions include multi-colored digital art projected onto the tower at night, a digital observatory, a roof terrace, and restaurants. Situated on top of the N Plaza, the Roof Terrace is a spacious wooden viewing deck whose exotic atmosphere makes it very popular with lovers. A recent attraction for courting couples is "Locks of Love," thousands of padlocks attached to the fence by romantic Seoulites symbolizing their undying affection.

Gimbap is a Korean dish made from cooked rice and other ingredients that are rolled in gim (dried sheets of laver seaweed) and served in bite-size slices. The dish is often part of a packed meal, or dosirak, to be eaten at picnics and outdoor events, and can serve as a light lunch along with danmuji (yellow pickled radish) and kimchi.
Hanbok is the traditional attire of the Korean people. While the traditional hanbok was beautiful in its own right, the design has changed slowly but surely over the generations. The core of hanbok is its graceful shape and vibrant colors, which have had a major impact on the modern fashion industry.

Myeongdong became more of a commercial district after Korean War in 1950. The economy blossomed in 1960s and the area became for the center of finance, commerce and culture. Recent aggressive investment in Myeongdong take its old time glory back and now Myeongdong is hot enough place to attract not only travelers but local people back from Gangnam. The most popular shopping category is "beauty." Competitive price and quality are well known among international travelers, so Myeong-dong became the best place for shopping the beauty products. Street food is never to be missed.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), designed by world renowned architect, Zaha Hadid, is the world’s largest atypical architecture and the most iconic landmark of the Korean design industry. Located at the center of the Dongdaemun area, the DDP will serve as a key venue for design-related shows and conferences, exhibitions, and other events and gatherings.
As Seoul's largest fashion town, where traditional markets and modern shopping malls coexist, more than 2.5 million foreign tourists visit here each year. This place deserves to be called a global fashion landmark. Dongdaemun Fashion Town is crowded with pleasant shoppers day and night as it offers the most trendy fashion items at reasonable prices.

Everland Resort was opened in 1976 as the first family park in Korea. Though originally called 'Yongin Jayeon Nongwon,' the company changed its name to 'Everland' to make the name more recognizable to international audiences. The park is home to over 40 heart-pounding rides and attractions. In addition to 'Safari World' featuring white tigers, lions and bears, 'Herbivore Safari' opened in April 2010, letting visitors get up close and personal with the safari's giraffes, elephants, and ostriches. Everland is also known for its gorgeous flower arrangements and beautiful gardens, which have been year-round fixtures since the Rose Festival in 1985.

Located in the heart of the city, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing. It is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink, different kinds of parades as well as a folk museum, a lake, and much more. Lotte World Adventure has certain districts representing different countries with various kinds of facilities and souvenir shops. You can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows, and a variety of international cuisines even during the holidays. Magic Island is situated outdoors, where the dazzling Magic Castle is located as well as thrilling high-altitude rides that you can't experience elsewhere.

The Gingko tree-lined street (Sinsadong Garosu-gil) that runs from Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3) to Hyeondae High School is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores. Garosu-gil is particularly popular in autumn when the golden Gingko leaves begin to fall.