Course Overview
The Daegwallyeong Snow Flower Drive is the most dramatic winter drive in Korea. Starting from Hoenggyeri, the route passes Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm and Sky Ranch to Seonjaeryeong entrance, transforming into a pure white snow kingdom with rime ice (sanggodae) on every tree.
During the Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (Jan-Feb), enjoy ice sculptures, sledding, and cross-country skiing. As a PyeongChang Olympic venue, roads are well-maintained with prompt snow removal.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Hoenggyeri to Sheep Farm (approx. 8 km)
Snow-covered meadows and wind turbines create an exotic landscape along both sides.
Section 2: Sheep Farm to Sky Ranch (approx. 10 km)
Highland road above 800m where sea of clouds and rime ice appear simultaneously.
Section 3: Sky Ranch to Seonjaeryeong Entrance (approx. 12 km)
Seonjaeryeong peak (1,157m) with wind turbines and snow flowers creating a stunning scene.
Driving Tips
- Snow chains or winter tires mandatory in winter
- Watch for black ice on the pass, especially at dawn and night
- Sheep Farm admission: adult KRW 6,000, includes hay-feeding experience
- Try hwangtae-haejangguk (dried pollack soup) in Hoenggyeri before starting