Pyeongchang Balwangsan Millennium Joomok Forest Trail, First Selected in 'Korea Tourism 100'

Hosted by Korea Tourism Organization... Daegwallyeong Selected for the Fifth Consecutive Time
A 'Barrier-Free Tourist Site' Accessible to the Summit of Balwangsan by Wheelchair

Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Shim Jae-guk) announced on the 23rd that two locations, Daegwallyeong and Balwangsan Cheonnyeon Jumok Forest Trail, have been selected for the ‘2025~2026 Korea Tourism 100’ organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization.

The winter view of Balwangsan Millennium Jukmok Forest Trail located in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, which was selected for the first time in the '2025-2026 Korea Tourism 100'. It is renowned as a 'barrier-free tourist destination' where you can reach the summit by wheelchair or stroller. Photo by Pyeongchang-gun Office

Now in its 7th edition, the ‘Korea Tourism 100’ is a project that selects and promotes Korea’s representative tourist attractions and excellent tourist sites harmonizing with nature, which are proud both domestically and globally, every two years.

Daegwallyeong has been selected for the Korea Tourism 100 for five consecutive times, establishing itself as a representative tourist destination in South Korea. In winter, Daegwallyeong is a nationally renowned winter sports mecca city visited by many domestic and international visitors to enjoy winter leisure activities such as skiing and snowboarding, thanks to its abundant snowfall and excellent snow quality. In summer, located in a 700m high clean plateau area, it is also recognized as a summer tourist destination free from tropical nights. Under this natural landscape and climate, Daegwallyeong is a four-season tourist destination attracting great popularity with its exotic atmosphere created by vast green ranches spreading widely.

Daegwallyeong, selected for the '2025~2026 Korea Tourism 100', has been chosen for the 'Korea Tourism 100' for five consecutive times, establishing itself as a representative tourist destination in South Korea. Photo by Pyeongchang County Office

Balwangsan Cheonnyeon Jumok Forest Trail, selected for the first time this year in the ‘Korea Tourism 100,’ is renowned as a ‘Star of Korean Tourism’ barrier-free tourist site, designed so that anyone can walk and enjoy safely by allowing comfortable access to the summit of Balwangsan (altitude 1,458m) using assistive devices such as strollers and wheelchairs.

One of Pyeongchang’s representative tourist spots, the Balwangsan Cable Car, showcases the unique charm of Pyeongchang’s four seasons beautifully no matter when you visit. Recently, in addition to the existing barrier-free deck trail (2.4km), a barrier-free sharing trail (410m) connecting to the summit’s Peace Peak has been newly established, enabling people of all ages to experience the open view from the top of Balwangsan.

Shim Jae-guk, Governor of Pyeongchang-gun, said, “We are pleased that Daegwallyeong, selected for the Korea Tourism 100 for five consecutive times, and Balwangsan Cheonnyeon Jumok Forest Trail, selected for the first time, can be more widely promoted to domestic and international tourists for their beauty,” adding, “We will continue to actively discover various tourism resources that can showcase the charm of Pyeongchang-gun.”