Daegwallyeong-myeon

Daegwallyeong-myeon is a myeon (township) in the county of Pyeongchang in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. The total area of Daegwallyeong-myeon is 221.63 km2, and, as of 2008, the population was 6,162 people. The myeon was named Doam-myeon until 2007. Daegwallyeong-myeon is named after the important mountain pass of Daegwallyeong. It has the coldest average temperature in South Korea.

Attractions

 * Yongpyong Ski Resort: largest ski resort in South Korea, venue of 2018 Winter Olympics
 * Alpensia Resort: main venue of 2018 Winter Olympics
 * Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
 * Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium: venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Winter Olympics.