International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge announced on Wednesday that Pyeongchang would host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

I had to cry when I heard, said Koh Seung-hee, standing in the lobby of a luxury hotel in Pyeongchang, a hilly district three hours from Seoul known as South Korea's winter wonderland.

We have been waiting so long, she said.

Twice a runner-up, Pyeongchang finally topped the race to host the Winter Olympics after nearly a decade of failed attempts.

So where is Pyeongchang exactly?

Well, Pyeongchang is a county located in Gangwon province approximately 112 miles (180km) east of the capital Seoul. It is located in the Taebaek Mountains region and is the most popular winter sports destination in the country. Sports aside, the region is also home to a number of famous Buddhist temples.

Here's a quick photo tour of Pyeongchang, the location of the 2018 Winter Olympics:

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A pair of skiers ride a lift at Yongpyong resort in Pyeongchang REUTERS
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge announces Pyeongchang as the winning city bid for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games during the 123rd IOC session in Durban July 6, 2011. Pyeongchang was awarded the 2018 Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday, defeating Annecy in France and PyeongChang in South Korea in the final round of voting. REUTERS
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Supporters for South Korea's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang take a memorial picture in front of a ski jump stadium in Pyeongchang, about 180 km (112 miles) east of Seoul July 7, 2011. REUTERS
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A truck drives past a sculpture at the Alpensia Sports Park in Pyeongchang, about 180 km (112 miles) east of Seoul July 7, 2011. REUTERS
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Housing facilities at the Yongpyong Ski Resort are seen in the mountains of Pyeongchang, about 180 km (112 miles) east of Seoul July 7, 2011. REUTERS
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Residents make their way on a street in a small village in Pyeongchang, about 180 km (112 miles) east of Seoul July 7, 2011. REUTERS
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Members of the South Korean Special Warfare Forces walk on skis during a winter exercise in Pyeongchang, South Korea, January 4, 2011. REUTERS
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