mountain pass
Daegwallyeong Pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
Pyeongchang sits on the route: 25 minutes from Neietsu, 56km from Hwanseon Cave.
Pyeongchang is a town located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. With a population of 9,940, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Pyeongchang sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pyeongchang to your route.
Pyeongchang-eup (평창읍) is a town in South Korea and the county seat of the county of Pyeongchang. The town has a surface area of 116.31 km2 (44.91 sq mi) and a population of 9,940. It is located on the left bank of the river Pyeongchanggang.
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Pyeongchang is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 37.3703 latitude, 128.3931 longitude.
Pyeongchang has a population of approximately 9,940 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South Korea3 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A hillside temple near Yeongju whose Muryangsujeon hall, built around 1376, is among the oldest wooden buildings in Korea, with entasis columns and a long view over receding ridgelines.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
One of Asia's largest limestone caves, with 6.5 km of passages, underground waterfalls and vast chambers. A steep 1.3 km climb or a monorail carries visitors from the car park to the entrance.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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