#1 Samyang Ranch
One of Asia’s largest green pasture where milking cows feed on fresh clean grass. Try going up to the Daegwallyeong Observatory, you’ll get to see a view as far as Gangneung, Jumunjin, and even beyond the East Sea.
Location: 708-9, Kkotbadyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
#2 Sky Ranch
This huge ranch has a 40-year-old history and is known to breed hanu (Korean Cow) in an eco-friendly way. It’s located on a highland, thus weather will be amazing even in the summer.
Location: 468 Hoenggye-ri, Daegwalnyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
#3 Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
This privately owned ranch only raises sheeps and it has a field surrounded by a 1.2 meter-long circular walkway for visitors to take a good stroll. If you want, you can even experience feeding and getting upclose with these cute fluffy animals.
Location: 483-32, Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Daegwannyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
#4 Jeonggangwon
Also known as the Traditional Korean Food Culture Experience Center, it’s established to preserve, research, distribute and promote the values and merits of traditional Korean food to the world. There a few activities as well as Hanok experience available for visitors to participate, check out the website for more information.
Location: 21-4, Baegokpo-ri, Yongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
#5 Ujiyaji Wind Village
This mountain village is situated on top of Daegwallyeong. It’s a place where you can get hands on with activities such as cheese making, ice cream making, or even just sitting around to enjoy the view.
Location: 137, Kkotbadyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
#6 Woljeongsa Temple
Here, you’ll get to understand the Buddist culture of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). See the nine-story octagonal pagoda, that’s also known as the (Sari-Pagoda) relic pagoda, as well as the Stone Seated Buddha figure.
Location: 63, Dongsan-ri, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
#7 YongPyong Resort
This place is one of the shooting location for the famous k-drama Goblin as well as Winter Sonata. Situated in the center of Korea’s Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, it’s the perfect skiing location. Unlike some other resorts, YongPyong Resort is an all-season recreational complex where you’ll not only get to enjoy the beautiful place during the winter, but also even in the summer.
Location: 715, Olympic-ro, Daegwanryeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do