2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang！ Must-See Highlights of High Platform Scenery and Skiing Experiences

Text and photos / MOOK Scenic Spots Home, Zhang Yingying

With the hosting of major sporting events and the growing popularity of travel to South Korea, visitors no longer limit their trips to just Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island. More and more people are starting to include Gangwon Province in their itineraries. Take this opportunity during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang to explore this fascinating city！

In the past, Pyeongchang had applied to host the Winter Olympics twice. In 2011, on its third attempt, it successfully secured the bid and became the main venue for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Over the years, Pyeongchang has been preparing for this grand Olympic event. When visiting the main competition venues, despite the extremely cold weather, under the bright winter sunlight, you can gaze at the entire Olympic stadium and snowy landscape from the Alpensia Ski Jumping Platform. The magnificent view of snow-covered mountains fills your vision, and the Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium also served as the primary venue for the opening and closing ceremonies.

From the Alpensia Ski Jumping high-altitude observation deck, you can take in the surrounding snow-draped mountains.

The observation deck’s viewing room also displays large signage featuring the iconic poses and autographs of famous skiers.

The open-air observation deck has a wish-lock rack where visitors can hang their wishes.