Pyeongchang, Winter Olympic Game City

Early July 2011 “Pyeongchang” won the bid to conduct the Winter Olympics. It was great news for not only to Koreans but also for all Asians. Of the 21 winter games held since 1924, 19 have been held in outside Asia and 2 games in Asia (Saporo and Nagano) and this will be first time that South Korea will host winter game in 2018.  It’s great achievement for the future of Asia. Korean government believes that the 2018 winter games in Pyeongchang will leave a unique and lasting legacy for generations to come. It may be inspirations to young generations to flourish their dreams and hope. It may provide potential, opportunity, and hope to all Asians. Besides watching winter games beautiful places in around Pyeonchang can be explored. Some of the best places you can visit once you are in “Pyeongchang” can be

1) Daegwanryeong Ranch

2) Present and Future in Firs Road in Woljeong Temple

3) The Home of Herb Scents, Herbnara

For the detail information you can visit the site

http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10129414818

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2012 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

http://www.narafestival.com

- Period : 7 Jan (Sat), 2012 ~29 Jan (Sun) / 23 days
- Place : Hwacheoncheon site at Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do and other 5 eup and myeon

This festival is remarkable for celebrating winter. Lots of ice sculpture and winter games can be enjoyed in this site. Its 1 hr ride from chuncheon city.
I hope you will all enjoy this festival. Please make your visit to beautiful place.