A Summer Retreat and Classical Music Journey in Pyeongchang

Gangwondo Pyeongchang is drawing attention as a summer vacation destination. During the Pyeongchang Daegwallyeong Music Festival, held from July 23 to August 2, performances will take place not only at Alpensia Concert Hall and the Daegwallyeong Outdoor Performance Venue, but also at Mona Yongpyong Gamhui Healing Forest and Woljeongsa Sacred Relics Museum. Mona Yongpyong Anyfore is popular with families thanks to its German spruce forest, alpaca ranch, barefoot walking path, monorail, and observation swings. The spruce healing forest has a charming atmosphere even after rain, and a family concert is also scheduled for August 1. On the southwest side of Pyeongchang are also the cavebased summer resorts of Gwangcheonseongul and Baengnyong Cave. Gwangcheonseongul is good for escaping the heat, as the interior is maintained at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, and Baengnyong Cave is known as an adventurestyle cave entered by boat. In the nearby Eoreumchi Village, activities such as rafting and trekking can also be enjoyed. In addition, the article introduced buckwheat pancakes from Pyeongchang Olympic Market, mountain lodges, and rural experience villages such as Hwangto Gudul Village and Cheongoksan Kkaebi Village. The article features a summer course in Pyeongchang where nature, music, and handson experiences can all be enjoyed together.