Skiing with the PyeongChang Winter Olympics – Korea’s 8 Most Popular Ski Resorts

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The 2018 Winter Olympics were held in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, South Korea. To experience skiing like the athletes, you can head to ski resorts in regions such as Gangwon and Gyeonggi Provinces. Korea’s ski season typically runs from December to early March. Each ski resort offers fresh air and beautiful surroundings, not only perfect for skiing but also ideal for vacation getaways.

1. Gangwon Province – Yongpyong Resort Ski Area
Yongpyong Resort is known as the “Alps of Korea.” The resort’s accommodations are very close to the ski slopes, making it popular among visitors. It also served as a filming location for Korean dramas “Goblin” and “Winter Sonata.” The resort features South Korea’s longest ski slope along with various skiing facilities, and even a 7.4-kilometer gondola. The alpine skiing events of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics were also held here.

Address: 715 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon Province
Opening Hours: Expected to remain open until 2018.02.28
※ During the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, only regular ski slopes will be open

2. Gangwon Province – Phoenix Park PyeongChang Ski Resort

Phoenix Park PyeongChang Ski Resort offers multiple valley-style ski runs with high-quality snow. It has beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes, as well as a variety of snowboard facilities, earning it the nickname “Snowboard Paradise.” Some events of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics were also held here, and it was also the filming location for the Korean drama “Winter Sonata.”

Address: 174 Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon Province
Opening Hours: Expected to remain open until 2018.01.21
※ Ski slopes are temporarily closed due to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics