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RECOMMENDED TOUR COURSES 3 TRANSPORTATION & OTHER INFORMATION 2 1 OLYMPIC STADIUMS ● Preliminaries Medal Competition Olympic Paralympic COMPETITION SCHEDULE PYEONGCHANG A PyeongChang Mountain Cluster YEAR / MONTH DAY Interchange (IC) The “Alps of Korea” located at an altitude of 700m above sea level. 4 Bus Terminal Gangwon-do - It is a culturally rich town with pristine natural beauties. Train Station 2018. 02 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KTX Gyeonggi-do Gangneung ™ Olympic Park Cheongnyangni Gangueung A1 Samyang Ranch Bokwang Daegwallyeong PyeongChang 2018 4 5 Seoul Dong Seoul Opening Ceremony ins Snow Park Shuttle buses (additional charge) are / 35m Pyeongchang Hoenggye .6km 3 A1 A2 A3 available for touring the ranch, and 34 5km Alpensia Olympic Park A6 A7 / 4 Gwangju Seowonju experience programs such as feeding 6m Seoul Express Jinbu TOURIST MAP Alpine Skiing Jeong Gang Won ins PyeongChang Alpensia Biathlon Alpensia Ski Jumping sheep are also offered. Incheon 2nd Yeongdong Wonju Jeongseon Alpine Center This traditional Korean food culture Int’l Airport Expressway rd Olympic Stadium Centre Centre A2 7k Myeonon Jeongseon The 23 Olympic Winter Games will be held in PyeongChang, Gangwon-do m / 1 experience facility offers programs Wolgot 3min s Opening & Closing Biathlon Ski Jumping Biathlon s 41min such as making traditional liquors, Yeongdong Expressway Province, South Korea for 17 days beginning February 9 until February 25, 2018. 2 24km / 3 Ceremonies Nordic Combined Cluster Mountain PyeongChang 1 and guests can also stay a night at a As a grand international festival where people of all ages, gender, race, religion, A5 Snowboard ● ● ● hanok (traditional house). and other status come together to share their love and passion for the Winter Bobsleigh Odaesan National Park Games, PyeongChang 2018 will keep that passion connected and growing. After A4 5 Approx 2 hours Home to lush forests, Odaesan Train (KTX) Cross-country Pollack Drying Area Pyeongchang Traditional Market 30 years since the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games, PyeongChang 2018 is ready to During cold winter days, you can Mountain is known as a Buddhist Skiing sacred ground. A traditional market and 5-day market that opens Jinbu welcome a whole new generation of Olympic fans to Korea again. see pollack being freeze dried in the every five days (days ending in 5 or 0). Korean A8 115mins 15mins ● ● ● open air. traditional food experiences are also offered. Freestyle Skiing Incheon Gangneung Int’l Airport Station A4 A5 A6 A5 Olympic Winter Games ● ● Luge Ticket reservations available at Korail website. www.letskorail.com Alpensia Cross- Olympic Sliding Yongpyong Alpine 2 DATES February 9–25, 2018 (17 days) GANGNEUNG 3 Country Centre Centre Centre A3 A4 1 The most popular vacationing destination among Koreans known for EVENTS PyeongChang Snow Sports Nordic Combined Cross-Country Skiing Luge Alpine Skiing 4 Driving Approx 3 hours Alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, its clean beaches and pine forests. Nordic Combined Bobsleigh A5 5 freestyle skiing, Nordic combined, ski jumping, ● 100mins 40mins Skeleton Skeleton snowboard Gyeongpodae Pavilion 2nd Yeongdong Myeonon IC Incheon A3 It offers great views of Gyeongpoho Gangneung Coffee Street Expwy ↕ 5mins to Sliding Sports ● ● Int’l Airport Ski Jumping Lake and the moon. A long strip of ocean view coffee Phoenix Snow Park Bobsleigh, luge, skeleton 15mins s shops serving great tasting coffee. A3 A8 / 6min 2 ● ● ● ● .8km .7km Gangneung Ice Sports Snowboard 2 2 / 7m 3 ins Curling, figure skating, ice hockey, 5mins 20mins 10mins A7 A8 A1 4 Gangneung IC Daegwallyeong IC Jinbu IC short track speed skating, speed skating Closing Ceremony Gangneung Jeongseon Alpine Phoenix Snow Park 1 ↕ 18mins to ↕ 11mins to ↕45mins to Jeongseon Snow Sports Gangneung Centre Snowboard 5 Alpensia Jeongseon B4 Gangneung Seongyojang Olympic Park Sports Park Alpine Centre Alpine skiing Alpine Skiing Freestyle Skiing Cluster Coastal Gangneung ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ins Curling Ojukheon & Municipal Museum 34m Residence of a nobleman of the m / 6.6k .5k B3 Displays and exhibits works by Yi late Joseon Dynasty. Traditional m / 1 21 Jeongdongjin ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 3mins Paralympic Winter Games Figure Skating Yulgok and his mother Shin Saimdang. experience programs including The beach offers great sun- Bus Approx 4~5 hours B Gangneung Coastal Cluster overnight stays at a traditional rise views, and was featured DATES March 9–18, 2018 (10 days) B1 B5 house are offered. in various TV dramas. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 80mins 160mins EVENTS PyeongChang Snow Sports Ice Hockey Seoul Express Incheon Bus Terminal Gangneung Para alpine skiing, para biathlon, B3 Int’l Airport Express Bus para cross-country skiing, para snowboard Short Track Speed Terminal JEONGSEON 1 Skating 100mins 100mins 30mins 20mins 30mins Gangneung Ice Sports B1 B2 B3 A masterpiece of Mother Nature, home to the Arirang (Korean folklore song). 2 B2 3 Dong Seoul Jangpyeong Jinbu Hoenggye Wheelchair curling, para ice hockey Gangneung Hockey Gangneung Oval Gangneung Ice Arena Speed Skating Incheon Bus Terminal Gangneung Jeongseon 5-day Market Int’l Airport Intercity Bus Jeongseon Snow Sports Centre Speed Skating Figure Skating (Jeongseon Arirang Market) Terminal Para alpine skiing Ice Hockey Short Track Speed Competition dates are subject to change. 5-day market opening on days 100mins 160mins Skating Check website for exact dates. (www.pyeongchang2018.com) ending in 2 and 7. It also offers local ins 4 52m 4 5 traditional experience programs. km / Dong Seoul 39 7. 7km Incheon Bus Terminal Jeongseon For Detailed Schedule and Ticket Reservation / 2 2m Int’l Airport Terminal www.pyeongchang2018.com 1544-4226 ins 18 .5km 2 Untangodo Online Reservations txbus.t-money.co.kr / www.kobus.co.kr / 23 mins ins (Ancient Coal Route) Trail Seoul Express Bus Terminal 1688-4700 1 km / 5m 1.6 3 A road that was used to transport coal. Dong Seoul Bus Terminal 1688-5979 B4 B5 It now serves as a hiking trail. Gangneung Curling Kwandong Hockey Auraji Jeongseon Ararichon Village Centre Centre Crossed by a stepping stone bridge 5 Bus Terminals Near Olympic Venues or a suspension bridge, the small Life of the olden days has been Curling Ice Hockey Samtan Art Mine Soohorang Bandabi pebbles create a beautiful site. recreated here. Traditional arts & AREA STADIUM CLOSEST TERMINAL crafts programs are offered. This shutdown coal mine was repurposed to serve as an art exhibit and experience facility. PyeongChang Olympic Stadium Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre Alpensia Biathlon Centre Hoenggye Intercity Bus Terminal Alpensia Cross-Country Centre www.visitkorea.or.kr 033-335-5289 Pyeongchang Olympic Sliding Centre Yongpyong Alpine Centre PYEONGCHANG GANGNEUNG JEONGSEON Jangpyeong Intercity Pyeongchang is home to the lush forests of Odaesan Mountain and vast A place where nature and culture coexist, Gangneung is where the East This was where Korea’s most famous folk song Arirang originated from. It Phoenix Snow Park Bus Terminal 033-332-4209 fields of Daegwallyeong Pass. Located at an altitude of 700m, which is Sea and Daegwallyeong Pass meet. Striving to become a global tourist still preserves much of Mother Nature, and popular attractions include the Jeongseon Railbike, a ski resort, Kangwon Land, and many more. said to be most ideal for human life, it boasts a great natural atmosphere. city, art, tradition and culture is highly valued here. Gangneung Hockey Centre Gangneung Intercity Pyeongchang Tourist Information tour.pc.go.kr 033-330-2771 Gangneung Tourist Information www.gntour.go.kr 033-640-4414, 4531 Jeongseon Tourist Information www.ariaritour.com 1544-9053 Gangneung Oval Bus Terminal 033-643-6092 Gangneung Gangneung Ice Arena Gangneung Express MAJOR ATTRACTIONS MAJOR ATTRACTIONS MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Gangneung Curling Centre Bus Terminal C7 Haslla Art World 하슬라아트월드 Kwandong Hockey Centre 033-641-3184 C3 Sangwonsa Temple 상원사 Haslla was the old name of Gangneung meaning “sun and brightness.” It houses This temple of about 1,300 years is located a sculpture park, the Museum Hotel, several art museums, the Sky Observatory, Jinbu Intercity on Odaesan Mountain and houses the old- gardens and much more. This art space is nestled amid nature. H4 Arii Hills Skywalk 아리힐스스카이워크 Bus Terminal est Bronze Bell of Korea (National Treasure 1441 Yulgok-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si At the end of a cliff 583m above sea F4 Jeongseon Railbike 033-335-6307 정선레일바이크 Jeongseon Jeongseon Alpine Centre No. 36). Also nearby is Jeokmyeolbogung, www.haslla.kr 30-min drive from Gangneung Station level is an 11m-long U-shaped walkway Jeongseon Intercity the Shrine of Shakyamuni Buddha's Sarira. C4 Samyang Ranch 대관령삼양목장 with tempered-glass floor. Visitors can Railbikes are 4-wheeled cart-style bikes Bus Terminal This is the largest ranch in Korea. Animals such as sheep and ostriches can be seen feel the thrill of walking on air or flying that run on discontinued rail tracks. 033-563-9265 1211-14 Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon, and fed, and due to its beautiful natural atmosphere, the ranch has been featured B6 Chamsori Gramophone & Edison Science F4 Auraji 아우라지 the skies of Jeongseon while looking Visitors can pedal through tunnels and Pyeongchang-gun in various Korean dramas and movies. For an additional fee, visitors can tour the Museum 참소리축음기•에디슨과학박물관 Meaning “two or more waterways combine into one,” this is where Songcheon and down on Donggang River. crossroads while enjoying nature. 30-min drive from Jinbu Station C6 Ojukheon & Municipal Museum As the founder of the world’s largest gramophone Goljicheon Streams meet. The area is well-known for its clear waters and beautiful ranch by shuttle bus. 오죽 헌•시립 박 물 관 225 Byeongbangchi-gil, Jeongseon- 745 Nochusan-ro, Yeoryang-myeon, Shuttle Bus museum, Mr. Son Sungmok traveled over 60 countries natural surroundings. This is where the Jeongseon Arirang originated from. eup, Jeongseon-gun Jeongseon-gun 708-9 Kkotbatyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun Meaning “House of Black Bamboos” due to B6 Gyeongpodae Pavilion 경포대 C3 Woljeongsa Temple (Templestay) 월정사(템플스테이) over a period of 40 years to collect gramophones.
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  • Autumn in South Korea

    Autumn in South Korea

    Travel Guide: Use this checklist to plan your trip to South Korea. Click on the links for helpful information and travel sites. General visa information for travel to South Korea Health information for travelers to South Korea Get a travel insurance Flights to Seoul Rental cars – check car hire locations and prices in South Korea Seoul deals Neighborhood guide and hotel recommendations South Korea is a wonderful country to explore, especially by car. While the public transportation system is great and you can pretty much get to the main cities easily, driving gives you the flexibility and the ability to explore as much of the country as possible. If you love visiting small towns and offbeat destinations, driving in South Korea will be very rewarding. Here’s a quick glance into some of the best autumn destinations in the area, and how you can get to them. Note: You can’t use Google maps to navigate in South Korea, but this is a useful guide to check that your rental car’s GPS is going to the correct destination. You can find out everything you need to know about driving a rental car in South Korea here. Tourist map: Use this Google map to plan your trip. Days 1-3 – Seoul Day 4 – Nami Island Days 5-6 – Seoraksan or Naejangsan Day 7 – Head back to Seoul Days 1-3 – Seoul Day 4 – Nami Island Days 5-7 – Seoraksan Day 8-10 – Jecheon and Danyang Day 11-13 – Naejangsan and Jeonju Day 14 – Head back to Seoul (This is a great itinerary if you want to visit more of South Korea’s best landmarks beyond the autumn spots.