Discover Pyeongchang, the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
(Baonghean.vn) - Today (February 9th) marks the official opening of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Let's explore what makes Pyeongchang so special?
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| Pyeongchang City is located in Gangwon Province, in the Taebaek mountain range. Covering an area of nearly 1,500 square kilometers with mountains and valleys, Pyeongchang has a population of 43,000 people who live primarily by farming. |
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| Located at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level, Pyeongchang city is known as the "Korean Alps" with 80% of its territory being mountainous. |
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| Pyeongchang is also one of the coldest places in South Korea. In winter, cold air masses blowing from Russia cause temperatures to drop to around 1°C, or even lower. Therefore, it is also known as the "winter paradise city". |
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| Pyeongchang boasts picturesque natural landscapes, pristine white snow, and the world-class Alpenisia ski resort with six slopes for all skill levels. Yongpyong ski resort is steeped in the long history of skiing and served as the setting for the drama "Winter Sonata." Phoenix ski resort, on the other hand, possesses the largest ski station in Asia with international-standard facilities and 17 exciting slopes… |
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| Pyeongchang attracts tourists thanks to its excellent conditions for skiing and snowboarding. Alpensia is the largest resort here, with 6 ski and snowboard runs. |
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| Visitors will have no trouble finding Korean barbecue restaurants in Pyeongchang. However, the local specialty is braised dried fish, served with steamed rice and various wild vegetables. |
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| People in Pyeongchang typically travel by bicycle, bus, and car. In late 2017, a high-speed train line serving the Winter Olympics was completed, shortening travel time from Seoul to Pyeongchang to just over an hour. |
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| Woljeongsa Temple is a fascinating historical destination for visitors to Pyeongchang. Built in 643, this ancient Buddhist temple complex is also one of South Korea's 10 national parks. |
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| In the highland town of Daegwallyeong, visitors can tour a sheep farm, learn to ride horses, or participate in a cheese-making class. This area has appeared in many Korean films. |
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| Daegwallyeong in Pyeongchang is the roof of South Korea, a vast plateau with expansive green meadows and dense forests. In winter, the endless snow-covered fields here feel like they can touch the sky. |
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| The Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics took place from February 9-25, 2018, with an estimated 6,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries around the world competing for 102 medals in 15 winter sports. |
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| This marks the second time the Winter Olympics have returned to Asia, exactly 20 years after the Nagano Olympics in Japan. In 2011, Pyeongchang won the bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics after beating Annecy in France and Munich in Germany. |
