10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Pyeongchang

Phoenix Pyeongchang Snow Park, which was used as an official stadium for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, is famous for its fine snow quality and excellent slopes. There are 21 slopes in total, including those for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, as well as slopes for snowboarding. Phoenix Pyeongchang features a variety of attractions and activities as its surrounding area has been designated as a tourist complex. When winter arrives to Gangwon-do, skiing and snowboarding season also begins.

Even beginners can experience the thrill of gliding down the gentle slope of Panorama, a 2.4-km-long slope for beginners. Gliding down the snowy slope against the backdrop of a fir forest, which is beautifully lit by night lights, will refresh your mood. Blow away the stress of everyday life with night skiing, which has a different charm from daytime skiing.

At the Alpensia Concert Hall, which has the advantages of both small and large theatres, you can feel the thrill that music can deliver in a lively manner. The modern and simple exterior of the building is in perfect harmony with the expansive natural landscape of Daegwallyeong.

The Alpensia Concert Hall is a hall dedicated to the annual Daegwallyeong International Music Festival. Every year, you can enjoy excellent performances by the best artists during the festival that continues for three weeks. Even if it is not during the festival period, the concert hall accommodates various small and large performances. Spend some healing time in the nature of Daegwallyeong during the day and watch a cultural and artistic performance at the Alpensia Concert Hall to enrich your soul in the evening. The moving performances of artists held in nature will bring a thrill of joy to you.

Vasello is a cafe set in a beautiful brick building with a garden in a secluded forest. In front of the cafe is large lawn where you can enjoy a short walk or have your kids run around freely. The entire brick building is used as the cafe, and the second floor has all-glass windows that gives off a sense of openness. The cafe also has a small performance zone in a corner, which often accommodates small performances.

You can visit the cafe for having lunch in the sun, but at night, you can enjoy a more romantic atmosphere created by beautiful lighting blended in with the serene mountainscape. The interior features trendy decorations using wood, which provides warmth and cosiness to the space. Visit this cafe after dinner to enjoy meditation or just to spend some time relaxing.

Singing Room Fun, located inside Yongpyong Resort, is an entertainment facility where you can relieve stress from everyday life. In Yongpyong Resort, which is equipped with a water park, golf course, and ski resort, as well as a condominium, hotel, and leisure and entertainment facilities, you can spend your daytime enjoying sightseeing or other activities and your nighttime having fun with your family and friends.

Singing Room Fun is located near the condominium and easy to access and provides a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system that will make your singing sound better. If you visit in a group, you can rent a party room or a large room. The Ondol Room provides a cosy space like home, where you can enjoy singing more comfortably. After having a good day sightseeing or skiing, visit the singing room and wash away the fatigue of the day.

Dragon Strike Bowling Alley is a recreational facility located in Yongpyong Resort and boasts a fairly large area. The Tower Plaza, where the facility is located, has a bowling alley, billiards room, and amusement arcade, as well as restaurants, so you can have a meal and enjoy various activities in one place. The bowling alley features a futuristic atmosphere created by unique LED lighting.

As there is a good number of bowling alleys here, including a smaller one for children, the whole family can have fun together. It's open until quite late, so it's okay to take your time with your dinner before visiting. After a hearty meal, go enjoy bowling to aid digestion with light exercise. Watching your ball strike bowling pins with a loud clanging sound, shake off your stress from everyday life.

White Crow Brewing is a craft beer brewery and taproom located at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level in Gangwon-do. The brewery was founded by Les Timmermans from Canada, who fell in love with Pyeongchang and settled down in the city.

White Crow Brewing aims at providing differentiated, fresh and authentic North American-style craft beer to bring happiness to people. Beer made with clean natural bedrock water pumped from 220 metres underground and pizza topped with tomatoes and herbs grown at the brewery are some of main items on the menu. You can feel the full body of ale beer that have various aromas and colours. Enjoy the laid-back vibe while sipping your beer in the rustic brewery with a pretty garden. There's nothing comparable to a cold beer after a day of skiing.

The Alpensia Music Tent is a venue for various performances, concerts, and cultural and artistic events, including the Daegwallyeong International Music Festival. Located in Alpensia Resort, the exterior of this gramophone-shaped concert hall exudes an exotic and artistic impression. This large-scale concert hall with 1,300 seats was built to have high resistance to strong winds and heavy snow in the Daegwallyeong area.

In summer, when the Daegwallyeong International Music Festival is held, you can enjoy various performances in nature, forgetting about busy city life. The sound of nature from the forest and the cool evening breeze maximise the thrill of beautiful music. Don't miss the great opportunity to enjoy activities during the day at Alpensia Resort and appreciate art in nature at the Alpensia Music Tent in the evening.

Oxy Lounge is the lounge of InterContinental Pyeongchang Resort Alpensia, where you can spend a relaxing time appreciating the exotic scenery. Oxy Lounge is located in the lobby on the first floor of the hotel, and the floor-to-ceiling glass windows present a clear view of Alpensia Resort and Daegwallyeong.

Soft and luxurious lighting and exotic interior design create a bright and lively atmosphere. Sit in an armchair by the window and have a cup of aromatic coffee, and spend some relaxing time you can hardly find in your busy life. The live performance that starts after 5 pm adds to the romantic mood of the space. On a sunny day, you can go out to the terrace to enjoy the refreshing air and exotic scenery to the fullest.

Budnamu Brewery, famous for their craft beers that reinterpret Korean tastes, attracts beer enthusiasts from all over the country. The brewery, which was renovated from a former makgeolli (rice wine) brewery, features a subtle harmony of tradition and modernity. With the structure of the old building preserved in its original state, the brewery has been transformed into the present trendy space with a vintage mood.

Budnamu Brewery has a selection of 6 different craft beers. They include: Minori Session containing over 40% of rice harvested in Gangneung, Zeumeu Blanc, a wheat beer flavoured with chrysanthemums and prickly ash berries, Baegilhong Red Ale made with roasted malt, Pine City Ale with fermented pine needles, Hasla India Pale Ale, and Ojuk Stout. If you want to try a little bit of each beer, you can order a sampler. Budnamu Brewery is a must-visit place for those who want to taste Korean-style craft beer in a nice atmosphere.

Barwangsanseong Illumination is a famous spot for the nightscape where you can spend a splendid evening inside Yongpyong Resort. When the sun goes down, fantastic scenery created by lights emerges, making you feel like you're in a fairy tale world. In front of the fountain plaza, there is a space where you can enjoy barbecued meat cooked by resort chefs while listening to music played by DJs.

In particular, the Peace Fountain, which spouts water in front of Barwangsanseong Fortress, creates an enchanting atmosphere. The sparkling lights in the shape of fireworks add a festive mood to the nightscape. Take terrific pictures while strolling along the illuminated paths. If you feel sad that your trip is nearing the end, make the most out of the remaining day, enjoying walking in the lights that fantastically illuminate the winter night.