The Best Places to Go Skiing in South Korea
As the host of the upcoming PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, South Korea is a fantastic destination for ski enthusiasts, now more so than ever. Whether you’re visiting during the big event, or hoping to hit the slopes during your winter holiday, consider making a stop at one of the following popular ski resorts.
1. Yongpyong Ski Resort (용평리조트 스키장)
Ski Resort
2. Phoenix Snow Park (휘닉스 스노우파크)
Sports Center, Park, Skate Park
3. High1 Ski Resort (하이원리조트 스키장)
Resort
Although the slopes at the relatively new High1 Resort are not as exhilarating as those at Pheonix or Yongpyong, High1 is still favorited by ski enthusiasts for two reasons. First, it has the highest altitude (1,345 meters) of all of Korea’s ski resorts, which also means it has plenty of clean, powdery snow. Furthermore, all of the resort’s slopes start from the top of the mountain, so even beginner and intermediate skiers can enjoy longer courses.
130-50 Gohan-ri, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, South Korea, +82 33 590 7831
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5. Vivaldi Park Ski World (비발디 파크 스키월드)
Park, Ski Resort, Spa
As the first ski resort in the country to offer nighttime skiing, Vivaldi Park Ski World has since its opening become a favorite resort for younger skiers. Even the creative names of the slopes – Hip-Hop, Techno, Funky – are targeted toward visitors in their twenties and thirties. Many of Vivaldi’s advanced slopes are uniquely engineered with surprising twists and turns for adrenaline-pumping excitement. Beginners, too, are able to enjoy a variety of slopes and can work their way up from the bunny slopes to the more advanced courses. Don’t miss the nearby Vivaldi Park Ocean World, a spa that is perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes.
262, Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea, +82 1833 5165
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6. Alpensia Ski Resort (알펜시아리조트 스키장)
Resort
7. Konjiam Resort (곤지암리조트 스키장)
Resort
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