Visit Korea - Gangwon Do Tourism 2

I am sorry for split my article because I don't like long article hehe ^^ 

Okay we will continue to share about Gangwon Do tourism.

3. SKI RESORT

Well guys,, Gangwon-do has many beautiful ski resort and also famous as skiing paradise and make all winter sports enthusiasts excited!!. Gangwon-do's ski resort are the essence of convenience as they include international-standard ski slopes, comfortable lodging, and various convenience facilities.

Okay , this is list of Ski Resort in Gangwon-do: 

1. Alpensia Resort - Pyeongchang , has a great view of magnificent Daegwallyeong area. a gentle ski slope wich is especially designed for kids and women are a great place for beginners to learn skiing. Ski Academy and Ski School for Kids are available.

More information :  www.alpensiaresort.co.kr

2. Bokwang Phoenix Park - Pyeongchang proudly presents the natural valley slope of 1,050m-tall Mt. Taegi with outstanding snow conditions. It's the best ski resort in Korea with 12 world-class slopes, 8 ski chairlift, 6 sun-kid lifts and a modern gondola made by Doppelmire. Each of the 21 courses has unique design, looking out to the 500m-wide panoramic ski base, and guarantees dynamic and exciting speed. Various attractions in the Terrain Park include the Extreme Park for beginners and a mini half pipe and jumpinh deck for snowboarders. Interest for visit?? Let's arrange your schedule^^ ☺

 More information : www.pp.co.kr

3. Daemyeong Vivaldi Park - Hongcheon, which is about an hour from Seoul by car!!! Pretty near guys ^^. Vivaldi Park's greatest attraction is the lift that carry eight people at a time. Slopes called "Hip-Hop", "Techno", and "Funky" appeal to youngsters... COOL!! Skiing and snowboarding lessons are provided at various level from beginners to masters. Every year, a variety of competitions and events, including the Mogul Ski Competition and Snowboard World Competitionship, are held here. Okay, you must visit this place in winter guys ^^!

 

More information : www.vivaldipark.com

4. Elysian Gangchon - Chuncheon. Well guys, It only takes 40 minutes by train to get to Elysian Gangchon from Seoul. Gangchon guarantees exciting and comfortable skiing with 1,000m from beginner, intermediate skiers, and experts. Enjoy stable and comfortable skiing on valley slopes and exciting and refreshing skiing on ridgeline slopes. This ski resort is nearest from Nami Island guys, so recommended for you ^^

 

More information : www.elysian.co.kr

5. Welli Hilli Park - Hoengseong, designed by Paul Matthews of Canada's ECOSIGN, one of the world's most well-known designers who specialize in ski slopes, and has been recognized by the International Ski Federation for its size and safety. As the host of the 2009 Snowboard World Championships, it will be widely introduced as mecca for snowboarding hehehe.. Korea's greatest fun park (Terrain Park) is an eye-catching area that allows both experts and beginners to perform " techniques". All slopes are opened to snowboarders; the Half Pipe Park, exclusive for snowboarding, is most popular among snowboarders. Recommended for snowboarder guys^^.

More information : www.wellihillipark.com

6. Kangwon Land High 1 Ski Resort - Jeongseon-gun , this ski resort presented by Kangwon Land, know for Korea's greatest casino. Located in the highlands, it can serve skiers 45-50 days more than other ski resorts every winter. Slopes are 40m wide on average and provide each person with the largest personal space in Korea. High 1 Ski resort does not divide the town area and the resort area, but includes the town as a part of the ski resort. There are two ski bases, the main base and an extra base by casino (^_^) and three Gondolas connect every part of Kangwon Land Resort. A ski train is operated from Seoul and Busan and frees visitors from the risk of heavy snow or traffic congestion.  Wah thats so cool and recommended guys ......!! 

 

More information : www.high1.com

7. Oak Valley Snow Park - Wonju is an exotic Mediterranean-style Resort. Includes nine variously themed slopes, express lift, and world class half pipe courses. Oak Valley Snow Park is a fusion project that combines a ski resort, golf course, and condominiums. As its names says, skiers ski down slopes along snow-covered oak forests Daebak!! Very interesting right ^^. 

 

More information : www.oakvalley.co.kr 

8. O2 Resort - Taebak is the largest annual snowfall and the best quality snow. At 1,420m elevation, the O2 resort is a place where every level of skier can enjoy long, exciting runs. When three slopes are connected, the 3,2km-long downhill slope can be enjoyed to the maximum. Nearly 40% of the total area is developed for beginners. A total of five automatic, high-speed lifts, which reduce the wait time in lines, are also very appealing. A ski lounge on the mountain's peak offers a great view of the resort and Taebak city.

More information : www.o2resort.com

9. Yongpyong Resort - Pyeongchan, well guys this resort is background sets of Winter Sonata Drama and Asia's second ski resort to be certified by the International Ski Federation. It successfully held the World Cup Ski Competition in 1998 and 2000 and the 1999 Winter Asian Games and has been very popular among skiers from Europe and other parts of Asia. 27 slopes, including the Rainbow Slopes, and an average of 250cm of snow every winter makes Yongpyong th best ski resort in the world. As Korea's first Terrain Park and Korea's widest slope at 180m it is the pride of the region. It is planning to develop up to 48 slopes and 24 lifts to become an even larger ski resort. It is very popular guys.. you must visit this resort okay!! ^^

 

More information : www.yongpyong.co.kr

Well, you can visit ski resort every mid of November to early April. I hope I can visit all of them due to beautiful scenery and great ski slopes for beginner like me hehe...

See you next articles.........

*reference from Winter Travel in Gangwon booklet 

*Picture from visitkorea.co.kr korea-snow.com thanks ^^