jkbdd- Pyeongchang, nature’s playground - Tourist Sites

Tourist Sites There are an abundance of tourist sites in Pyeongchang, ranging from the historic to the scenic. In addition to Daegwallyeong-myeon—home of Samyang Farm, far-reaching highlands, and a lamb ranch—there are plenty of other places to explore such as the Buddhist relics at Odaesan National Park or Farm Herbnara.

Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch Located on the hills of Daegwallyeong 850 to 1,470 meters above sea level, Samyang Ranch is the largest highlands farm in Asia. From the entrance, take the shuttle bus to the observatory for a view of the East Sea and up-close look at the hillside windmills. Follow the trail back down or take the shuttle bus, stopping off at the film locations of the drama ‘Autumn in my Heart’ and the movie ‘Lover’s Concerto.’ As you stroll down the hillside paths you’ll eventually make your way past dairy cows, Hanu cattle, lambs, and ostriches. Some of these areas are operated as a petting zoo, so make sure to stop off to give the animals a pat before you continue on to enjoy the pastoral landscape. ☞ Go to Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm The only sheep farm in Korea, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm is located on a hill 850 to 900 meters above sea level. About 200 sheep graze leisurely on vibrant green pastures spanning over 204,960 square meters. The farm trails and the surrounding area offer picture perfect scenery throughout the year, making the farm a popular drama and commercial filming location. Visitors can even watch the sheep being sheared (between April and June) or give the sheep a snack. ☞ Go to Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm Farm Herbnara Farm Herbnara is a beautiful garden with over 120 species of herbs. There are 14 themed gardens, including the Fragrance Garden, Children’s Garden, and Cooking Garden. Since the farm is a very quaint place decorated like a fairytale, it is most popular among couples and family tourists. After strolling through the gardens and snapping pictures, make sure to sample some of the herbal foods and teas and check out the array of herb products. ☞ Go to Farm Herbnara Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall Lee Hyo-seok (1907-1942) is a leading Korean short story author who was born in Pyeongchang. The Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall has on exhibit artifacts from the novelist’s life including manuscripts hand-written by the author himself. Not just a place to immerse yourself in academic study, the area is also beautifully landscaped and has a nearby ‘literature garden’ and buckwheat flower path that provide a perfect afternoon retreat. ☞ Go to Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall Odaesan National Park Mount Odaesan straddles Pyeongchang and Gangneung and is comprised of 5 peaks with Birobong Peak (1,563 meters above sea level) at the center. In addition to thick forests and gentle slopes that are perfect for hiking, the mountain hides within its folds the thousand-year-old Woljeongsa Temple, Sangwonsa Temple, and many national treasures and Buddhist cultural assets.