Go skiing in South Korea this winter! ⛷
Skiing has become one of the hottest (or should we say...coolest?) winter sports in recent years! If you are looking for a place to try out this exhilarating sport, South Korea is definitely a must-go destination for you, no matter if you are just a skiing beginner or enthusiast! 🎿
Skiing is a pretty big thing here and the best part is that their ski resorts are designed to cater to people of all ages and levels of competence. So, don’t worry if you are a first-timer itching to catch onto this skiing hype or a family wanting to spend some quality time together by doing something different. These ten ski resorts in South Korea will cover your every need imaginable. All you have to do is pack and go!
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10 best ski resorts in South Korea for an all-rounded hassle-free skiing experience 🎿
1. Vivaldi Park Ski World (비발디 파크 스키월드)
With its close proximity to Seoul (only a 1.5-hour drive away from the city) and a comprehensive range of facilities, Vivaldi Park has become one of the most popular skiing spots for people of all ages outside Seoul. The park has 12 slopes in total, with something different to offer for all levels of skiers (2 for beginners, 5 for intermediate, 4 for advanced and 1 for the experts).
There also has something special in store for kids! The former sledge area has been transformed into “Snowy Land”, a theme part with 4 unique slopes for snow sledges and other winter attractions and rides where children can enjoy the fun of a snowy winter holiday.
If you are looking for an Instagrammable spot at Vivaldi Park, be sure to check out Snowy Land at night. The theme park comes to life at night as rows of light illuminate the soft, crunchy snow under the starry night.
Vivaldi Park was also featured in the acclaimed South Korean SBS Drama “The Legend of the Blue Sea”, starring jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho. You can have fun recreating some of the memorable moments from the drama! For those who want to avoid the crowd, Vivaldi Park also offers midnight ski service, making it particularly popular for young people, university students and budget travellers.
Families or even groups of friends looking to spend a little more time hitting the slopes can also consider 2D1N Vivaldi Park ski/snowboard packages. This is great if you don't want to pack all that skiing into a single day, and want to enjoy learning the sport at your own pace. The package includes accommodation as well as all your ski/snowboard equipment rental, and round trip transfers too.
- Ski season: Late November to February
- Address: 262 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
2. Alpensia Ski Resort (알펜시아리조트 스키장)
How can you tell if a place is good for skiing? Maybe being the primary host venue for Winter Olympics would be a good indicator! Alpensia is the main event site for the 2018 Winter Olympics and was built to help the Gangwon Province win the bid for the Winter Olympics.
Being the main venue of the Winter Olympics already says a lot about the quality of the facilities and snow at Alpensia. The snow here is what many ski enthusiasts affectionally referred to as “snow powder”, which is the best form of snow to ski on.
Don’t worry if you are not a ski expert! The 6 ski routes available at Alpensia are now specially curated to cater to beginner to intermediate skiers. Alpensia also has a dedicated sledge field which is great fun for the whole family. If you are more into snowboarding or just want to spice things up a bit by trying out something other than skiing, the site also features an exclusive zone for snowboarders to practice their skills.
If you are planning to explore the surrounding area for a few more days, Alpensia is also a good place to stay since the resort offers a wide range of accommodation for visitors, including: The Intercontinental Hotel, Holiday Inn Resort Hotel and Holiday Inn & Suite.
- Ski season: November to March
- Address: 325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
3. Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 스키장)
Located just a short distance from Seoul, Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort can be reached in just 2.5 hours by subway, and in less than 2 hours by ITX High Speed Train or car! Nestled in the beautiful city of Chuncheon, Elysian Ski Resort snowfields and slopes and known as one of the safest for beginners and intermediates. There are even gentle fun slopes and practice sections for children and first-time riders - all surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains.
While it's perfect as a destination for a skiing day trip, you can also spend a night here if you'd like to enjoy the slopes a bit longer. There's also a sledding section here - so no worries for those who aren't ready to take on skiing just yet!
The ski resort is also not too far from hotspots in Gangwon-do such as Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm, Petite France, and the Seoraksan National Park, and travellers often plan stopovers here while they're in the area. Book a Klook-exclusive ski lesson package that comes inclusive of all gear required, clothes, and shuttle service!
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- Ski season: December to March
- Address: 688 Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
4. Yong Pyong Resort (알펜 리조트)
Located around 3 hours away from Seoul and accessible by shuttle buses or public buses, Young Pyong Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in South Korea and the official venue for the technical alpine skiing events of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Young Pyong Resort has 28 ski slopes of various levels — beginners can familiarise themselves along the Mega Green route, while the pros can test themselves along the Rainbow Paradise course (5.6 km long), the second longest skiing slope in South Korea.
For those who want to take a break from all the skiing, be sure to try out a gondola that can take you to the most scenic part of the resort – Dragon Peak! At the peak, you can take in the amazing snowy landscape of the Greater Kaeku Mountain Range while relaxing in the coffee shop, Korean restaurant or steakhouse located in a traditional Swiss-style building housing on the peak.
For avid fans of Korean dramas, you'll probably be no stranger to the gondola ride and the Dragon Peak. This is the place where Shin (Gong Yoo) and Eun-Tak (Kim Go-eun) in the drama “Goblin: The Lonely and Great God” hit off some of the most romantic scenes on TV series.
- Ski season: Mid November to early April
- Address: (232-950) 715 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
5. Oak Valley Ski Resort (오크밸리 스키장)
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Oak Valley Ski Resort is a premium winter resort that houses both beginner and advanced ski slope courses – they even have a different theme for every course! Oak Valley is only a 1.5-hour ride from Seoul, making it a convenient day trip outta the city.
At Oak Valley, you get to join small-group lessons taught by professional instructors (possibly if you're lucky, even an instructor who competed in the Olympics!). There's also a Golf Village, which offers a straight course (for those who are hankering for extra speed) along with a kids-exclusive course for the younger ones.
Book ski or snowboard packages for Oak Valley on Klook, which comes inclusive of essentials such as ski lift tickets, a professional guide, round-trip transfers from Seoul, ski or snowboarding gear, as well as guided lessons!
- Ski season: December to February
- Address: 58, Oak valley 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
6. Jisan Forest Ski Resort (지산 포레스트 리조트 스키장)
If you are in Seoul and short on time, but still want to squeeze in some skiing before you go, then Jisan Forest Ski Resort is just the place for you! Located around 1 hour away from Seoul, Jisan is a popular spot for skiing for those living in the city, especially families going on a day trip.
Apart from being beginner-friendly, Jisan is especially suitable for families with kids. While they have a number of slopes specially designed to cater to beginners and kids, they also have a dedicated snow sledging slope that guarantees some easy fun for both adults and kids alike.
The J. Plaza, right at the bottom of all the slopes, is a large cafeteria-styled restaurant where you can take a break, get yourself refreshed for another round of skiing, or just chill and enjoy the view of the ski resort.
The very popular Everland Theme Park (the largest theme park in South Korea) is located around 20 minutes away from Jisan. Since night skiing is also available at Jisan, you can choose to visit Everland in the early afternoon, enjoy their rides and zoo, and spend your night skiing at Jisan, or you can do it the other way around. The choice is yours, but this would definitely make for a very exciting one-day excursion from Seoul.
- Ski season: Late November to late March
- Address: 267, Jisan-ro, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
7. Welli Hilli Ski Resort (웰리힐리파크 스노우파크)
Located around Sulibong Peak in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do, Welli Hilli Park is a resort complex that offers the perfect skiing environment thanks to its location which sees heavy snowfall. In fact, this snow park is especially popular among snowboarders and was the first ski resort in Asia to host the World Snowboard Championships in 2009!
With 19 slopes, state-of-the-art facilities including gondolas that are able to transport 20,000 skiers per hour, and an automatic snow-management system - guests are assured of a fun and fuss-free experience for all, whether you want to ski or snowboard!
Snowboarders can use the large-scale half-pipe and fun park, while skiers enjoy the mogul course. Outside of the winter ski season, guests can enjoy golfing at the public greens.
- Ski season: Late November to late March
- Address: 451, Gowon-ro, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
8. Busan Eden Valley Ski Resort (에덴밸리리조트)
If you're in Busan instead of Seoul this winter, the closest ski resort would be none other than the Eden Valley Ski Resort! Its the best spot for winter activities in the area for you to enjoy skiing with a view and surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
Located high on Sinbulsan Mountain this ski resort is home to 7 ski slopes. While it is smaller than the other mega ski resorts, it is still a good option for those who are based in Busan and would like to have a day or two dedicated to skiing and snowboarding. You can book a ski or snowboard pass or choose a package with lessons included on Klook!
- Ski season: December to late February
- Address: 1206 Eosil-ro, Wondong-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do
9. Konjiam Ski Resort (곤지암리조트 스키장)
Konjiam Ski Resort has large-scale ski slopes that are perfect for every skier - whether season or beginner, so you are sure to find a favourite slope while you're here! The best part about Konjiam Ski Resort is also its location and convenience. Since it's only 40 minutes away from Gangnam, you don't have to travel far to find some good powder snow slopes!
Besides the ski resort, Konjiam also boasts condominiums, a spa, botanical garden and other subsidiary facilities as a multi-complex premium resort - which means you also get to enjoy other types of entertainment or even stay here!
- Ski season: December to late February
- Address: 278, Docheogwit-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
10. High1 Resort (하이원리조트 스키장)
High1 Resort is one of the best skiing places for groups of friends or family with different skiing skills. Surrounded by 3 adjacent peaks (Jijang Mountain Peak, Valley Top and Mountain Hub), the 20 routes available at High1 Resort are mostly interconnected.
Some beginner slopes are even situated right next to the intermediate and advanced ones, so that you can happily ski along with your friends, no matter if you are a beginner or a pro! Also, most of the slopes are also served by an inter-web of chairlifts, so that you can easily access or revisit any of the ski route.
For those who wish to challenge themselves, the three giant slopes that start from the top of the Baekunsan Mountain (1,340 m) are the must-go places for you! If you would like to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Baekunsan Mountain, you can also take the gondola, which will take you to the peak where you can dine on the panoramic view of Naejangsan and Taebaeksan at the “Top of the Top” 360-degrees revolving restaurant.
- Ski season: Early December to early April
- Address: 500, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
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