Winter sports are a big business in South Korea, and skiing and snowboarding are very popular amongst many Koreans! Dojeon team member, Lewis, explains why these are a MUST when living/visiting Korea!
Recently, I took a trip to Yongpyong Ski Resort in Gangwon-do, which is on the east coast of Korea.
Now, I had been skiing only once before, and for sure I needed a ski lesson. A great thing about the resort is that they hold free ski classes for guests in both Korean and English! Though of course at peak times it is advisable to make a reservation like I did.
The ski lesson was so much fun, and I learned how to stop, go, put on, and take off the equipment and, of course, I had so much fun falling over as well!
This resort also had different levels of ski slope depending on your level, from beginner all the way to double black. Of course, as I was a beginner I stayed on the beginner slopes. The atmosphere around the slopes, was really awesome as there were lots of other guests both Korean and Foreign enjoying themselves together and taking in the experience!
Around the village, there are lots of coffee shops, restaurants, and spas!
I decided to take the gondola all the way up to the peak of the mountains, as I thought it would be a wonderful view over the village and allow me to take some memorable and Instagram-able photos! Although this was the case, it was VERY cold at the peak so I could not spend a long time there. BUT, I do recommend riding the gondola when you visit here.
At night, the park really did come to life! The ski slopes stayed open late, and there were many different types of restaurants to choose from, as well as arcades, bars, and bowling! These beautiful illuminations also led to fantastic photo opportunities for you to look back on the memorable trip!
If you have wanted to give skiing or snowboarding a try, or if you are already experienced, Yongpyong Resort in Gangwon-do Korea is the place to go. I traveled from Daegu, but the distance from Seoul (and many tour operators also go here) is very short and will take around 90 minutes to 2 hours.
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Let us know in the comments below if you have ever experienced skiing in Korea, or if it's on your bucket list!
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