Gangwon · 강원 · Course 8
Forest trail tour in Gangwon-do, where you can naturally synchronize with the fresh, vibrant woods
YearDream : Stage 3 - Synchronization of Dreams · NCT 2021
1 SKY RANCH MV filming location
Sky Ranch is South Korea's first nature-conforming experiential ranch, located in the pristine nature of Daegwallyeong. Spanning 9.9 km² of vast grasslands, the farm has preserved its ecosystem, allowing animals to live in their natural habitat.
The sight of sheep frolicking across the wide open fields feels like something out of a fairytale. The music video was filmed against the backdrop of the lush, green meadows.
To explore the expansive Sky Ranch, you can hop on the tractor cart, the ranch's trademark and primary mode of transport. A comfortable 45-minute ride on the tractor cart offers a full experience of the ranch, while a walking trek around the area takes about three hours.
Don't miss the chance to interact with the animals through activities like feeding hay to the sheep.
- 458-23 Kkotbatyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
- October to March 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, April to September 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Take a ride on the tractor cart to the top and capture a photo against the backdrop of the expansive grasslands. The combination of the blue sky and green meadows creates the perfect setting for a memorable shot.
2 SPRUCE HEALING FOREST
The Spruce Healing Forest, home to South Korea's largest grove of Norway spruce trees, offers an exotic landscape with over 1,800 towering trees stretching toward the sky. Located within the Ani-Fore of Mona Yongpyong Resort, this forest can be accessed by monorail from the entrance to Ani-Fore.
Visitors can take a leisurely 1.5 km walk along the forest path, lined with majestic Norway spruce trees up to 79 cm in diameter, for a peaceful, healing experience. At the edge of the forest is a Spruce Square, where visitors can enjoy meditation, yoga, and even small musical performances.
The forest was also featured in aespa's reality show aespa's Synk Road.
- 715 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last monorail at 6:00 PM)
3 PYEONG CHANG KENSINGTON HOTEL MV filming location
Located near Odaesan Mountain, Pyeong Chang Kensington Hotel features a 67,000 m² French-style garden, Kensington Garden, offering a refreshing atmosphere for guests. Among the various room options, the "French Garden View Premier" and "French Garden View Royal Suite," both offering views of the French garden from the window, are especially popular.
The hotel also boasts amenities like an indoor pool with views of the Oriental garden within the French garden and an Animal Farm where guests can experience feeding the animals.
- 231 Jingogae-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
The music video was filmed in the "French Garden View Royal Suite," featuring bold red wallpaper and a matching sofa. You can also take a photo in your pajamas against the striking red wallpaper and sofa.
4 ODAESAN WOLJEONGSA NEEDLE FIR FOREST TRAIL
Odaesan Woljeongsa Needle Fir Forest Trail, known as the "Thousand Year Forest Trail," is the 1 km trail that stretches from the thousand-year-old Woljeongsa Temple at the foot of Odaesan Mountain to Geumganggyo Bridge. Lined with over 1,800 towering fir trees, the trail creates a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
The soft earth path through the towering firs attracts many visitors who come to walk through the forest. While the needle fir forest is beautiful year-round, its winter scenery is particularly captivating.
The trail, with snow gently blanketing the fir trees, was also featured as the backdrop for the tvN drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.
- 350-7 Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
5 DAEGWALLYEONG PINE FOREST TRAIL
The Daegwallyeong Pine Forest Trail is one of the 12 courses of the Daegwallyeong Forest Trail, which includes the Old Path of Daegwallyeong Pass, Seonjaryeong Trail, Baekdudaegan Marugeum (Ridge Line), and People's Forest. This entire trail network was the first in Korea to be designated as a National Forest Trail.
Stretching 8.6 km, the Daegwallyeong Pine Forest Trail boasts a dense forest of pine trees that average 20 m in height. Walking along this phytoncide-rich path offers a rejuvenating escape.
Along the trail, visitors can also discover highlights such as Sampoampokpo Falls, a three-tiered cascade, and a wind therapy deck, a tranquil meditation platform nestled in the pine forest.
- 17 Sampoam-gil, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do (Eoheul-ri Forest Tourist Information Center)
- Winter season 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Summer season 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Break time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
6 ALPACA WORLD
Located in Hongcheon, Alpaca World is a zoo offering a unique opportunity to meet these gentle alpacas up close. The moment you gaze into the beautiful eyes of the alpacas from the Andes Mountains in Peru, you'll instantly fall in love with them.
Set in an environment that mirrors their natural habitat, the alpacas thrive freely, and visitors can not only observe them beyond their pens but also feed or touch them, creating unforgettable memories and perfect photo opportunities. In addition to alpacas, the zoo is home to a variety of animals, including deer, sheep, ponies, camels, rabbits, ostriches, parrots, peacocks, and eagles.
The web variety show NCT LIFE in Chuncheon & Hongcheon was filmed at Alpaca World.
- 146-155 Deokbatjae-gil, Hwachon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization, “Following Footsteps of K-POP MV: K-POP Landmarks Tour”, compiled December 2024; text reused, the guide’s photos are not. Hours and venues change, confirm before you go.
