Things To Do in Odaesan National Park

Nearby are many ranches that raise animals, but this is the only exclusive sheep farm in the area. The main attraction is the couple hundred sheep that are raised here, and you can trade in your admission ticket for a basket of hay to feed the sheep lounging in the barn (the building…

One of the best sites for rafting is the Geumdang Valley on Pyeongchang-gang (river). The 5km (3-mile) course goes along Geumdangsan and Geomunsan from Deungmaeji Village to Baekam-dong. There are occasional sandbanks where you can take a break, should you wish. The Pyeongchang-gang…

The country's first herb farm, it opened in 1994. There are seven themed gardens on-site along with ponds and galleries. The farm's restaurant, Birch House, offers meals made from the herbs grown right here. The best time of year to see the farm is between June and August and it…

Created in 1999, this botanical garden is home to over 1,300 native plants. The gardens include the Indoor Exhibition Hall, Herb Garden, Cultivation Area, Ecosystem Garden, Singal Mountain Path, and Theme Garden. You'll get a free packet of seeds when you buy your ticket and various…

A large green pasture on one of the plateaus in the area, it has been a meadow for dairy cows for centuries. Since it's pretty high up, you can get a good view of the surrounding area and the sunrise over the East Sea beyond the peaks of Odaesan. It takes about 2 hours by car to tour…

The actual origin of this temple, located 8km (5 miles) north of Woljeongsa, is unknown. Legend has it that it was built either in 643 (the 12th year of Shilla Queen Seon-deok) or in the 680s (during the reign of Shilla King Sin-Mun). Whatever the case, it was rebuilt in 705, during…

A temple complex located in the forest valley east of Odaesan, it is made up of 60 small temples and eight hermitages. Established by Monk Jajang, it was destroyed by fire during the Korean War. The temple's main hall was completely rebuilt in 1969 using wood from local fir trees.…

This resort, whose name means the "land of snow," sits at the foot of Balwangsan. It is considered one of the best slopes in the country because the mountain has naturally occurring slopes of varying inclines. Having hosted the 1999 Winter Asian Games, it's good for professional…