2018 Winter Olympics
South Korea · Asia
關於2018 Winter Olympics
The Pyeongchang article provides a more comprehensive guide to those visiting the city, and the Gangwon article provides a comprehensive guide to the wider region. It is recommended that Pyeongchang 2018 article be read together with the articles of the host cities.
The city of Pyeongchang in South Korea was the host city of the XII Paralympic Winter Games held 9–18 Mar 2018.
The 2018 Winter Paralympics were expected to have 670 athletes from 80 countries. Competitions were held in six Winter Paralympic sports, with 80 medal events in total. Snowboarding will be expanded into a separate discipline for 2018, with 10 medal events.
Pyeongchang hosted the XXIII Winter Olympic Games from 9-25 Feb 2018.
Most of the Paralympic events were held in the venues used for the Olympic Games.
2018 Winter Olympics旅遊指南
如何抵達
By air
Incheon International Airport in Seoul is the main international gateway for the country, and most visitors to the Paralympics will enter here. The closest international airport is nearby in Yangyang.
By train A new high-speed rail line from Seoul and Incheon International Airport opened in December 2017. Korail runs hourly express KTX trains. Journey time is slightly under 1½ hours. During the Olympic period, there was a direct KTX train from the ICN airport, so check the timetable for more info. There is a foreigner-only train pass 'Pyeongchang Korail Pass', which allows the passengers to ride any train operated by Korail, including the KTX.
By car Car use near the venues will be restricted. If you are planing to use a car, then detailed research is advisable.
By bus A. PyeongChang Mountain Cluster
PyeongChang Olympic Stadium Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre Alpensia Biathlon Centre Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre Olympic Sliding Centre Yongpyong Alpine Centre Jeongseon Alpine Centre Phoenix Snow Park (P, C Public transportation: Transfer to the transfer parking lot (Jinbu, Yonggye, Bokwang, Jeongseon) via Jinbu Station (KTX), Changpyeong, Jinbu. Transfer: Transfer parking (Jinbu, Yonggye, Bokwang, Jeon Line) After parking, shuttle bus to the venue or stadium. B. Gangneung Coastal Cluster
Gangneung Hockey Centre Gangneung Oval Gangneung Ice Arena Gangneung Curling Centre Kwandong Hockey Centre Public transportation: Transfer to the transfer parking lot (Gangneung Station, Seosan, Hongje, Seongsan, North Gangneung) via Kangnung Station (KTX), Gangneung Express)) Intercity Bus Terminal Transfer to the parking lot (Gangneung Station, Seosan, Hongje, Seongsan, North Gangneung).
當地交通
All the various ways of getting around Pyeongchang are described in the Pyeongchang article. This section describes specific transportation issues relating to the Paralympics.
購物
The only credit card that can be used inside the Olympic Park and at other venues is Visa. Cash can also be used.
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