## Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm (Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch): what to expect, how it works, and how to plan it well

Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm—often listed as Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장)—is a high-elevation grassland ranch in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do where you can walk a loop trail above the grazing field and, in designated areas, feed hay to sheep. – Imagine Your Korea

Unlike a “petting zoo” setup, the appeal here is the open landscape and the feeling of being on a ridge-line pasture: the ranch sits around 920 meters above sea level and spans about 205,000 m² of grassland. – Imagine Your Korea

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## Quick facts (from official tourism sources)

– Name: Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm) – Imagine Your Korea
– Address: 483-32 Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea – Imagine Your Korea
– On-site activity: Sheep feeding (hay feeding experience is offered) – Imagine Your Korea
– Trail time: A loop walk takes about 40 minutes (official tourism description) – Imagine Your Korea
– Holidays: Closed on Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) (official tourism listing) – Imagine Your Korea
– Fees (individuals): Adults 9,000 won / Children 7,000 won; infants (age 3 & under) free – Imagine Your Korea
– Parking: Available and listed as free – Imagine Your Korea
– Inquiries (phone): +82-33-335-1966 – Imagine Your Korea
– Operating hours: Listed as weather-dependent / subject to change; you’re directed to confirm via the official site. – Imagine Your Korea

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## What you actually do there (and why it’s better than it sounds on paper)

### 1) Walk the loop above the grazing field
The ranch is set up so visitors can wander a circular route around the sheep-grazing area, with the typical stroll clocking in around 40 minutes. – Imagine Your Korea
In practical terms: it’s long enough to feel like a mini-hike, short enough that you don’t need “hiker fitness,” and scenic enough that you’ll stop constantly for photos.

### 2) Do the sheep-feeding experience (if you want close interaction)
There’s an option to feed hay to the sheep—the most direct interaction most visitors come for. – Imagine Your Korea
If you’re traveling with kids (or you’re an adult who still melts at the idea of a sheep gently snuffling your hand), this is the moment.

### 3) Treat it as a landscape stop, not just an animal stop
One of the underrated parts of the ranch is its vantage. A travel guide that focuses on Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm specifically notes that from the higher points you can look out toward Gangneung and the East Sea on clear days.
That “big view” feel is why this place can still be satisfying even if you’re not obsessed with animals.

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## Seasonal reality check: what changes across the year

A key detail that affects expectations: official tourism descriptions note that sheep roam freely except in winter. – Imagine Your Korea
A separate visitor guide similarly explains that sheep graze outdoors from spring into late fall and go indoors in winter.

Why this matters: if your mental image is “green pasture + sheep everywhere,” winter can still be worth it for the scenery, but the animal experience may be different than peak grazing months.

### Outdated-data flag (hours)
Multiple third-party ticketing/guide pages publish fixed hours, but the official tourism listing explicitly warns that hours change with weather and directs visitors to verify via the official website. – Imagine Your Korea
So, I’m not going to pretend a single timetable is “always correct.”

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## How to plan your visit well

### Aim for clear weather if views are part of your goal
Because the ranch is elevated and the payoff includes wide-open sightlines, visibility matters. If you’re in the area for a short window, prioritize the clearest day you have.

### Budget your time honestly
– Walk + stops: A 40-minute loop easily becomes 70–100 minutes once you factor in photos and feeding. – Imagine Your Korea
– Add buffer: If you’re connecting this with other Daegwallyeong-area stops, build in extra time so you’re not rushing the loop.

### Accessibility and inclusivity notes
The official listing describes the ranch as open to visitors of all ages. – Imagine Your Korea
That said, “all ages” doesn’t always mean “all mobility needs.” If step-free access or reduced walking is important for you or someone in your group, it’s wise to confirm the current on-site conditions (terrain, closures, weather impacts) before you go, especially outside peak seasons. – Imagine Your Korea

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## Fees, tickets, and what to expect at the entrance

From the official tourism listing:
– Individuals: Adults 9,000 won / Children 7,000 won – Imagine Your Korea
– Infants (3 & under): free – Imagine Your Korea
– Free parking is listed, which is a big quality-of-life win in this region. – Imagine Your Korea

Because operating hours can change with weather, if you’re arriving later in the day, confirm same-day ticketing cutoffs using the official channels. – Imagine Your Korea

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## Practical “small things” that make the visit better

– Hand hygiene: Any animal-feeding experience is more enjoyable if you have wipes/sanitizer on hand (especially with kids).
– Footwear: You’ll get more out of the loop with stable shoes; it’s a walking route around open pasture rather than a flat indoor attraction. – Imagine Your Korea
– Respect the animals: Feed only where the ranch allows and only what they provide. The official listing frames feeding as an on-site activity (i.e., structured, not free-for-all). – Imagine Your Korea

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## Getting oriented: Pyeongchang vs. Gangneung (why your map may “feel” confusing)

Your dataset lists the city as Gangneung, but the ranch’s official address is in Pyeongchang-gun. – Imagine Your Korea
That’s not a contradiction so much as a geography quirk: Daegwallyeong sits near the mountain pass area where day trips often link the inland highlands (Pyeongchang) with the coastal city (Gangneung). A guide specifically notes viewpoints toward Gangneung and the East Sea, which matches how travelers mentally group the area.

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## Two contextual internal links (only if your site has them)

I can’t add RealJourneyTravels.com internal URLs without seeing your existing slugs, but these placements usually perform well:
– Link the first mention of the region to your Pyeongchang travel guide (or any “Pyeongchang-gun / Daegwallyeong” hub page).
– In the “views” section, link to your Gangneung guide (especially if you cover coastal stops, beaches, or the East Sea shoreline).

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## Essential details for your CMS fields (from listing data + verified address)
– post_title: Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
– post_name: daegwallyeong-sheep-farm
– location_type: Ranch
– address/full_address: 483-32 Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea – Imagine Your Korea
– coordinates: 37.688488, 128.7527571 (as provided)
– rating: 4.2 (as provided)

If you want, paste your existing internal-link map (topical hubs + slugs), and I’ll weave in the two links as actual clickable URLs without guessing.