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If you want to see the wide-open highland landscape that makes Pyeongchang feel completely different from Korea's cities, Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch is one of the best places to start.
This is not a small animal farm.
The ranch spreads across huge rolling grasslands in the highlands of Daegwallyeong, where cows, sheep and horses live against a backdrop of mountain ridges and open sky.
The easiest way to understand the scale is to ride the ranch's famous tractor carriage.
Instead of walking uphill from the entrance, you can ride through the grasslands toward the upper Sky Deck area, stop at viewpoints and then return slowly through animal zones and walking trails.
The ranch is especially good for families, couples and travelers who want mountain scenery without committing to a serious hike.
And for K-pop fans, there is another reason to visit: parts of BLACKPINK's Lovesick Girls music video were filmed here.
QUICK ANSWER
π Location: Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do
π️ Adult admission: KRW 8,000
π§ Child admission: KRW 6,000
π Tractor ride: KRW 10,000
π Horseback riding: KRW 10,000
π Animal feeding: KRW 2,000
π April–September: 09:00–18:00
π October–March: 09:00–17:30
π Closed: None — open year-round
π Ώ️ Parking: Free
⏱️ Tractor circuit: About 45 minutes
⏱️ Recommended visit: 2.5–4 hours
π Location: Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do
π️ Adult admission: KRW 8,000
π§ Child admission: KRW 6,000
π Tractor ride: KRW 10,000
π Horseback riding: KRW 10,000
π Animal feeding: KRW 2,000
π April–September: 09:00–18:00
π October–March: 09:00–17:30
π Closed: None — open year-round
π Ώ️ Parking: Free
⏱️ Tractor circuit: About 45 minutes
⏱️ Recommended visit: 2.5–4 hours
π Where Is Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch?
The ranch is located in the highlands of Daegwallyeong in Pyeongchang.
This is one of Korea's best-known high-altitude farming regions, with cool summers, snowy winters and large open ranches.
Unlike many mountain attractions, the scenery here is not dominated by forests.
Instead, the main visual feature is space.
Grassland rolls toward the horizon, wind moves across the hills and the sky feels unusually large.
ADDRESS
458-23 Kkotbadyangji-gil,
Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun,
Gangwon-do, South Korea
458-23 Kkotbadyangji-gil,
Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun,
Gangwon-do, South Korea
SKY RANCH AT A GLANCE
✔ Huge Daegwallyeong highland ranch
✔ More than 400 cows, sheep and horses
✔ Tractor carriage tour
✔ Sky Deck observatory
✔ Animal feeding experience
✔ Horseback riding
✔ Themed walking trails
✔ Family-friendly facilities
✔ BLACKPINK filming location
✔ Open year-round
✔ Huge Daegwallyeong highland ranch
✔ More than 400 cows, sheep and horses
✔ Tractor carriage tour
✔ Sky Deck observatory
✔ Animal feeding experience
✔ Horseback riding
✔ Themed walking trails
✔ Family-friendly facilities
✔ BLACKPINK filming location
✔ Open year-round
VISITKOREA currently describes the ranch as an eco-friendly ranch with more than 400 cows, sheep and horses.
π 1. The Tractor Ride Is the Best First-Time Choice
If this is your first visit, I recommend taking the tractor carriage.
The ranch is much larger than it looks from the entrance.
Walking every uphill section can use a surprising amount of time and energy.
The tractor carriage lets you see the scale of the ranch without turning the day into a long hike.
According to current official tourism information, a full ranch circuit takes approximately 45 minutes.
The ride moves through open fields and gives access to upper sections with the strongest panoramic views.
WHY I RECOMMEND IT
The tractor is not just a children's ride. It saves your legs for the upper walking areas and gives you a much better sense of how large the ranch actually is.
The tractor is not just a children's ride. It saves your legs for the upper walking areas and gives you a much better sense of how large the ranch actually is.
π 2. Sky Deck Is the Main Viewpoint
The upper Sky Deck area is one of the strongest reasons to visit.
From here, you look across the rolling highland grasslands rather than into a narrow valley.
On a clear day, the horizon feels unusually wide for Korea.
This is why Daegwallyeong is sometimes compared visually with European alpine ranch landscapes.
The view changes quickly with weather.
Blue sky makes the grasslands look bright and open.
Fog can turn the same hill into a soft, almost empty landscape.
Strong wind can make the exposed viewpoint feel much colder than the parking area below.
π 3. Where Can You See the Sheep?
Sheep are one of the animals most visitors want to see, but Sky Ranch is not designed only around one flock.
The ranch includes sheep, cattle and horses in different areas.
That is one of the major differences between Sky Ranch and Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch.
If your main goal is only to see sheep and walk a compact sheep-pasture loop, the dedicated sheep ranch may suit you better.
If you want a larger highland ranch experience with different animals, tractor transportation and wider scenery, Sky Ranch is the stronger choice.
ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
π Feeding experience: KRW 2,000
π Horseback riding: KRW 10,000
π Tractor carriage: KRW 10,000
π Feeding experience: KRW 2,000
π Horseback riding: KRW 10,000
π Tractor carriage: KRW 10,000
Current experience prices are listed by VISITKOREA and can change with ranch operations, so check again shortly before visiting.
π 4. Horseback Riding Adds a Different Experience
For children or first-time riders, the horseback experience can be an enjoyable addition.
This is not a long-distance mountain riding expedition.
It is designed as a visitor activity inside the ranch environment.
If you have limited time, I would prioritize the tractor ride first and add horseback riding only if your group is interested.
Trying to do every paid activity can turn a relaxed ranch day into a rushed schedule.
π¬ 5. BLACKPINK Fans May Recognize the Landscape
Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch was used as a filming location for BLACKPINK's Lovesick Girls music video.
VISITKOREA specifically highlights the scene in which the members drive across a large open field and recommends Sky Ranch as a Hallyu travel destination.
Even if you are not a BLACKPINK fan, the reason the location worked for the video is obvious.
The grassland is visually simple and huge.
There are very few urban objects interrupting the horizon.
That gives photographs and videos an unusually cinematic feeling.
PHOTO TIP
Do not stand directly in front of every landmark. Use the empty field and oversized sky as negative space. That is what makes Sky Ranch look different from an ordinary farm.
Do not stand directly in front of every landmark. Use the empty field and oversized sky as negative space. That is what makes Sky Ranch look different from an ordinary farm.
π️ 6. Admission and Experience Prices in 2026
GENERAL ADMISSION
π€ Adult: KRW 8,000
π§ Child: KRW 6,000
π₯ Group adult: KRW 6,000
π₯ Group child: KRW 4,000
π€ Adult: KRW 8,000
π§ Child: KRW 6,000
π₯ Group adult: KRW 6,000
π₯ Group child: KRW 4,000
A group is currently defined as 30 or more people in the tourism listing.
Dogs are also listed with a separate admission fee of KRW 5,000.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
π Tractor ride: KRW 10,000
π Horseback riding: KRW 10,000
π Feeding experience: KRW 2,000
π Tractor ride: KRW 10,000
π Horseback riding: KRW 10,000
π Feeding experience: KRW 2,000
The important point is that general admission and the tractor ride are separate charges.
If you plan to use the tractor, calculate the total cost before arriving rather than looking only at the entrance price.
π 7. Opening Hours
APRIL–SEPTEMBER
09:00–18:00
OCTOBER–MARCH
09:00–17:30
09:00–18:00
OCTOBER–MARCH
09:00–17:30
The ranch is currently listed as open year-round with no regular closing day.
However, this is a highland outdoor attraction.
Heavy snow, strong winds, fog or ranch-management conditions can still affect individual activities.
WEATHER CAN CHANGE THE EXPERIENCE
Open year-round does not mean every activity will operate normally in extreme highland weather. Check current ranch notices before a winter or stormy-day visit.
Open year-round does not mean every activity will operate normally in extreme highland weather. Check current ranch notices before a winter or stormy-day visit.
πΏ 8. Spring and Early Summer
Late spring is one of the easiest times to visit.
The grassland turns green, temperatures are comfortable and animals become more active in outdoor areas.
Compared with midsummer, long walks are easier.
However, Daegwallyeong weather can still be cooler than central Seoul or lower-altitude Gangwon cities.
Bring a light outer layer even when the forecast looks warm.
☀️ 9. Summer Is Beautiful but Exposed
Summer produces the classic green-ranch scenery.
The fields are bright and the sky can be intensely blue.
But many upper sections have little shade.
The wind can help, but direct sun still matters.
SUMMER ESSENTIALS
π§’ Hat
𧴠Sunscreen
π§ Water
π Comfortable shoes
π§₯ Thin wind layer
π§’ Hat
𧴠Sunscreen
π§ Water
π Comfortable shoes
π§₯ Thin wind layer
π 10. Autumn Has the Best Walking Weather
Autumn is excellent for people who want to walk more of the ranch.
The air becomes cooler, long-distance visibility often improves and the hills gradually lose their intense summer green.
The scenery is less about dramatic red maple forests and more about open highland tones.
If your goal is comfortable outdoor photography rather than peak-green pasture, autumn is one of the best options.
❄️ 11. What Is the Ranch Like in Winter?
Winter creates the biggest visual transformation.
Snow can cover the grasslands and turn the hills into wide white fields.
The landscape becomes minimal and beautiful.
But wind exposure is much more serious.
The Daegwallyeong highlands are known for strong wind and cold weather.
Some animal experiences may also differ from warmer seasons because livestock management changes with weather.
WINTER VERDICT
Beautiful for scenery, but dress much warmer than you would for the same temperature in a city.
Beautiful for scenery, but dress much warmer than you would for the same temperature in a city.
π¬️ 12. The Wind Is Part of Daegwallyeong
Visitors often focus only on temperature.
At Sky Ranch, wind can matter just as much.
The open grasslands have few buildings or dense forests blocking it.
A mild day in the parking area can feel much colder on an exposed upper hill.
Secure hats, avoid loose lightweight items and carry a wind-resistant layer.
This advice applies even outside winter.
π¨π©π§ 13. Is Sky Ranch Good for Families?
Yes.
This is one of its strongest advantages.
The tractor ride reduces difficult walking, while sheep feeding and horseback activities give children something active to do.
Parents can also choose how much walking the family completes.
You do not have to force everyone through a long circular trail.
GOOD FAMILY COMBINATION
π Tractor ride
π Sky Deck
π Sheep feeding
☕ CafΓ© / rest
πΆ Short walking trail
π Tractor ride
π Sky Deck
π Sheep feeding
☕ CafΓ© / rest
πΆ Short walking trail
π 14. Can You Bring a Dog?
Current tourism information specifically lists dogs with a KRW 5,000 admission fee.
VISITKOREA also includes Sky Ranch in a pet-friendly Pyeongchang itinerary and describes a dog play area as well as the sheep-feeding zone.
However, pet access can differ by facility or animal area.
Keep your dog under control and confirm current pet rules before visiting.
Do not allow pets to approach livestock freely.
π 15. Do You Need Hiking Shoes?
No technical hiking footwear is required for an ordinary ranch visit.
But comfortable shoes with reasonable grip are strongly recommended.
Grass, dirt paths and slopes can become muddy after rain.
If you plan to walk instead of relying mainly on the tractor, trail shoes are more comfortable than fashion footwear.
π 16. Is Driving the Best Option?
Yes, for most travelers.
The ranch sits in the Daegwallyeong highlands rather than central Pyeongchang.
A rental car makes it easier to arrive early and combine the ranch with another nearby destination.
Parking is currently available and free.
Without a Car
Pyeongchang also operates tourism transport options, including tourist taxi services designed to connect major attractions.
VISITKOREA lists Sky Ranch as part of a Pyeongchang itinerary that can be combined with Balwangsan and Woljeongsa.
Check current transportation availability before building the day around it.
π§️ 17. Is It Worth Visiting in Rain?
Not really, if you have flexibility.
Most of the experience depends on outdoor scenery.
Fog and low clouds can also hide the long-distance views.
A little mist can look atmospheric, but heavy rain removes most of the reasons to visit.
WEATHER VERDICT
☀️ Clear: Excellent
⛅ Partly cloudy: Very good
π«️ Light fog: Atmospheric but limited views
π§️ Heavy rain: Choose another day
☀️ Clear: Excellent
⛅ Partly cloudy: Very good
π«️ Light fog: Atmospheric but limited views
π§️ Heavy rain: Choose another day
πΈ 18. Best Photo Moments
Sky Deck
Use the wide horizon rather than filling the frame with people.
Tractor Carriage
Photograph the tractor from the side with the highland road behind it to show movement and scale.
Animal Feeding Area
Close interaction works better here than wide landscapes.
Open Grassland
Leave plenty of sky in the frame.
The empty space is one of Sky Ranch's defining visual features.
Winter Road
Fence lines and snow-covered curves create simple compositions when the grassland disappears beneath snow.
πΊ️ 19. My Recommended 3-Hour Route
SIMPLE SKY RANCH PLAN
1️⃣ Arrive and buy admission
2️⃣ Reserve or board the tractor carriage
3️⃣ Ride toward the upper grassland
4️⃣ Stop at Sky Deck
5️⃣ Spend time photographing the highland landscape
6️⃣ Continue through the ranch route
7️⃣ Visit the sheep / animal interaction area
8️⃣ Add horseback riding if interested
9️⃣ Finish with a short walking trail or cafΓ© stop
1️⃣ Arrive and buy admission
2️⃣ Reserve or board the tractor carriage
3️⃣ Ride toward the upper grassland
4️⃣ Stop at Sky Deck
5️⃣ Spend time photographing the highland landscape
6️⃣ Continue through the ranch route
7️⃣ Visit the sheep / animal interaction area
8️⃣ Add horseback riding if interested
9️⃣ Finish with a short walking trail or cafΓ© stop
π 20. Sky Ranch vs Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch
This is an important distinction because foreign visitors often assume they are the same attraction.
CHOOSE SKY RANCH IF YOU WANT:
π Tractor carriage
π Sheep + horses + cattle
π Larger-scale grassland
π¬ BLACKPINK filming location
πΈ Wide highland landscapes
π Tractor carriage
π Sheep + horses + cattle
π Larger-scale grassland
π¬ BLACKPINK filming location
πΈ Wide highland landscapes
CHOOSE DAEGWALLYEONG SHEEP RANCH IF YOU WANT:
π Sheep as the main focus
πΆ A compact walking circuit
πΎ Classic sheep-pasture photographs
⏱️ A shorter, simpler visit
π Sheep as the main focus
πΆ A compact walking circuit
πΎ Classic sheep-pasture photographs
⏱️ A shorter, simpler visit
The dedicated sheep ranch currently covers about 205,000 square meters and is centered around sheep, a walking loop and feeding experience, while Sky Ranch emphasizes multiple animal species and tractor-based ranch touring.
❓ BEST 3 QUESTIONS
1. Is the tractor ride worth the extra money?
For a first visit, yes. The ranch is large, and the tractor makes it much easier to reach the upper scenic areas without using most of your energy on uphill walking.
2. Is Sky Ranch mainly for children?
No. Families enjoy the animal activities, but the highland scenery and Sky Deck make the ranch equally worthwhile for couples, photographers and travelers looking for an easy nature day.
3. Is Sky Ranch better than Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch?
Neither is universally better. Sky Ranch is better for a large-scale ranch experience with tractor rides and several animal types. The sheep ranch is better if your priority is a simpler, sheep-focused walking experience.
π‘ A Local's Final Advice
Do not judge Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch from the entrance.
The reason to come here is the scale of the upper landscape.
Take the tractor.
Go high enough to see the grassland open in front of you.
Spend time at Sky Deck.
Then slow down around the animals on the way back.
If the sky is clear, this is one of those places where a photograph can look almost unlike Korea because there are so few buildings and so much open space.
And if clouds move in suddenly, do not be surprised.
Daegwallyeong weather changes quickly.
That unpredictability is part of the highland experience.
For a first-time visitor who wants Pyeongchang scenery without climbing a mountain, Sky Ranch is one of the easiest choices.
π Official Information
Place: Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch (λκ΄λ Ή νλλͺ©μ₯)
Address: 458-23 Kkotbadyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
April–September: 09:00–18:00
October–March: 09:00–17:30
Regular closing: None
Adult admission: KRW 8,000
Child admission: KRW 6,000
Tractor ride: KRW 10,000
Horseback riding: KRW 10,000
Animal feeding: KRW 2,000
Parking: Available, free
Inquiry: +82-507-1321-8061
Operating hours, experience programs and individual attraction availability can change because of weather or ranch operations. Check current information before visiting.
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