#1 Alpensia Resort

Alpensia Resort is an entertainment destination center located at the highland which stands 700m above sea level, the optimum height for the human health and biorhythm. Alpensia features many fascinating facilities including main stadium, ecological gold course, and world-class ski slopes and ski jump slopes to host the Winter Olympic Games perfectly.

Address: 325 Solbong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.

More info: www.alpensiaresort.co.kr

Nearby attractions: Odaesan National Park, Sheep Farm, Herb Nara.  

#2 Bokwang Phoenix Park Pyeongchang

This resort proudly presents the natural valley slope of 1,050.-tall Mt. Taegi with outstanding snow conditions. It’s the best ski resort in Korea with 12 world-class slopes, 8 ski chairlifts, 6 sun-kid lifts and a modern gondola. Various attractions in the Tarrain Park include the Extreme Park for beginners and a mini half pipe and jumping deck for snowboarders. Night skiing ends at 5am.

Address: 174 Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.

More info: phoenixhnr.co.kr/pyeongchang/index

Nearby attractions: Samyang Daegwallyeong Ranch, Lee, Hyo-seok Literature Center, The institute of Traditional Korea Cuisine.

#3 VIVALDI PARK

About an hour from Seoul by car, this place is widely popular among beginners because it has broad, long slopes. Its greatest attraction is the lifts that carry eight people at a time! This large-capacity lifts can cut wait time by half! Plus, they have craft experience center, Ocean World waterpark and horse riding for those who aren’t interested in skiing.

Address: 262 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

More info: www.daemyungresort.com/en

Nearby attractions: Yangjimal BBQ Town, Aroma Herb Land, Hongcheon Hot Springs.

#4 Elysian Gangchon

It takes only 40 minutes by train to get to this resort from Seoul. Gangchon guarantees exciting and comfortable skiing experience with 1000m for beginners, intermediate, and expert skiers. Night skiing operates until 2am. It also has a themepark featuring 10 unique themes and Gangchon Channel Park is an extreme park for beginners and pro skiers who loves the adrenaline!

Address: 688 Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Namsa-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do.

More info: www.elysian.co.kr/global/eng

Nearby attractions: Nami Island, Chuncheon Chicken BBQ Street, Animation Museum.

#5 Welli Hilli Park

This park’s slopes were designed by Paul Matthews of Canada’s ECOSIGN, one of the world’s most wellknown designers who specialises in ski slopes, and have been recognized by the International Ski Federation for its size and safety. Since hosting the 2009 Snowboard World Championships, it’s been widely introduced as a mecca for snowboarding. They also have a special Half Pipe Park that’s made exclusively for snowboarding.

Address: 451 Gowon-ro, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do.

More info: www.wellihillpark.com

Nearby attractions: Gangwon Charcoal Massage, Jangsongmo Porcelain Research Center, Pungsuwon Catholic Church.

#6 High1 Resort

Presented by Kangwon Land, this resorts is known for having Korea’s greatest casino. Located on a highland, it serves skiers 45-50 more skiing days as compared to other ski resorts in Korea. They pretty much have all you need there, themepark, hot spring, entertainment facilities and more. It’s pretty much a little town on its own.

Address: 265 High1-gil, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do.

More info: www.high1.com

Nearby attractions: Gujeol-ri Rail Bike, Jeongseon 5-day Market, Jeongamsa Temple.

#7 Oak Valley

Oak Valley is a fusion project that combines a ski resort, golf course, and condominiums. Skiers ski down slopes along snow-covered oak forests and these slopes were designed by world-renowned Snow Engineering from the U.S. For those who loves a little educational tour, Oak Valley has a countryside museum known as Museum SAN for guest for discover the resonance of culture and art.

Address: 66 Oak Valley 1-gil, Jjiyeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

More info: www.oakvalley.co.kr

Nearby attractions: Mt. Chiaksan, Korean Hanji Museum.

#8 O2 Resort

At 1420m elevation, the O2 Resort is a place where every level of skier can enjoy long, exciting runs. Around 40% of the total area is developed for beginners, 5 automatic high-speed lifts, and a ski lounge situated on the mountain’s peak offering great view of the resort and TaeBaek City.

Address: 861, Seohak-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do.

More info: www.o2resort.com

Nearby attractions: Geomyongso, Taebaek Coal Museum, Yongyeon Cave.

#9 YongPyong Resort

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. Twenty-seven slopes and an average of 250cm of snow every winter makes Yongpyong the best ski resort in the world.

Address: 715 Olympic-ro, Daewanryeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.

More info: www.yongpyong.co.kr

Nearby attractions: Woljeongsa Temple, Korea Botanic Garden, Sheep Ranch.