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Homepage and piste map. For Alpensia info see here. Yongpyong is a proper ski hill, with far better terrain than most Korean resorts. The box at upper right shows the Rainbow section which was used for the Olympic slalom events. Yongpyong is basically split into two areas, with a low altitude area of easy and intermediate pistes around the base and a higher area of more challenging terrain including some genuinely steep runs where the Olympic technical slalom events took place. The daytime hours are subdivided into morning and afternoon, and the nighttime hours are subdivided into evening, night, and late night. You can search and book these on Trivago check here too to compare the price. Alternatively there are a few hotels in the nearby town of Daegwallyeong and a number of independent pension-style options in the surrounding area. If you book a 1-day package here or 2D1N package here then your transportation is included. To travel there independently, the most convenient way is to use the direct shuttle buses from Seoul; these are privately operated and require advance reservation, take 2. You can book these here , and they can also arrange direct airport transfers. The private shuttles are way more convenient, and well-worth the extra 5 dollars or so. In town you can board at the Daegwallyeong rotary the big roundabout or the post office, and the schedule correct as of early is as follows:. To Yongpyong: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , From Yongpyong: , , , , , , , , , , , , You can either do this in person by visiting a station, or book online on 12go Asia. For more Gangwon-do resorts, see here ; for full reviews of every Korean ski resort, see here. Me and my friends would love to try to ski at Yongpyong. When is ski season? We will be in Korean on November 20 to Thank you. Hi, my mum and I will be traveling to seoul end of Feb and we are keen to stay 2 nights at alpensia. We do not ski but wanna chill and play snow. The Olympics closing ceremony is February 25th. If you go after that i. Hi, my family is planning for a daytrip to Alpensia on 22 Dec from Seoul. Since this is our first trip we want to bring our children to try out the ski. Is that possible? Are we able to get back to Seoul on the same day? What is the time of the last transport available? Appreciate you advice. There is no skiing at Alpensia this season due to the Olympic Games, so you should go to Yongpyong Resort instead. You can go there on the new KTX bullet train to Jinbu Station, then take the free shuttle bus from the station to the resort. Do you have any indication that the bullet train will run by that time? I will spend a couple of days between Christmas and New Year in Yongpyong and will visit some other places in the country afterwards, but in absence of firm announcements I am not able to buy the train pass uncertainty around how many days I will use the pass. Last train from Jinbu Station at Are the hotel accommodations in Alpensia open between Dec 25 to Dec30 this year? How far is Yongpyong ski from Alpensia? You could walk it an hour or less , while a taxi would take only 5 minutes but cost around won because they charge for the callout from town. We are planning a ski trip from jan I read somewhere they are only closing it mid Jan. Are all establishment within vicinity are open although ski resort are closed? Which is better getting snowboard and gear rental in Alpensia or YongPyong? Thanks for all your great info Simon! Yongpyong and High1 are both good places to learn. So actually I think you can just stick with Yongpyong to be honest! Thanks for the reply Simon! Also do you know if Yongpyong offers lessons? For convenience Yongpyong is better, but the discount at High1 might make that the cheaper option. On the other hand, High1 definitely has the foreigner discount as per their site. Trying to figure out how early we should get on the train to catch the 10AM game. Also remember to factor in enough time for finding your way through Jinbu Station, and the possibility of having to line up for the shuttle bus. Let me know if you have any other questions! Your website has been a great help with Olympic planning—better than the official Olympic site. Related to last post about shuttle time between KTX Jinbu and Yongpyong, is the distance to Alpensia biathlon about the same? Hi, is the cable car to dragon peak closed during winter olympics? Thanks for the info on this site. Some questions, though. My family and I all of us are low intermediate level were planning to ski for 3 days in Alpensia right at the end of March I read they are closed in Alpensia for the Olympics, but even the Paralympics end on March 18 so was wondering if they will open after that? If not, are the slopes at YongPyong open that would suit us? We had booked at the Holiday Inn in Alpensia but can cancel without penalty if need be. Those are the four in-resort options at Yongpyong. Many thanks for your help. I have switched our accommodation to Yongpyong as suggested and am hoping for snow still. Hi Simon! Great info about snow sports in Korea! I have a question too. My sister is flying in from Canada to check out some Olympic sports. My question is: does she have to reserve a board and lift tickets in advance? We plan to go to Alpensia on the last week of March, will there still be snow on this time? And where is the best hotel to stay if travelling with kids. Let me know if you have any more questions! Is the cross country run still available after the Olympic in Alpensia? It seems a good XC area in Asia. Is any other available in Korea?? Hi Lonny, very good question — sadly, I think the answer will prove to be negative. I will be in Korea to watch my brother in the Paralympics in March I am confused on where I can ski. Will any of YongPyong Resort be open to the public? If not, which of the mountains close by are open to public for skiing? Hi Simon…. So glad I stumbled on it. We are coming for the Paralympic Games and are staying at the Kensington Flora. Since the Olympics have been going for a week now, do you have any knowledge of whether we will have convenient shuttle service from the Kensington to the bus or train stations to go to the alpine site? Thanks again so much. The Kensington Flora looks to be about 5 miles from Jinbu Station. Very good website. How is the snow condition during the 2nd week of Dec? Just before christmas? Hi, Yongpyong usually opens in mid-November, so by the 2nd week of December they should have all the runs open. In terms of snow conditions, the snow is mostly artificial so the conditions are pretty consistent throughout most of the season. Thanks for this very informative post! My friends and I are planning to visit the Yongpyong Ski Resort on March , , will it still be open and will we be able to ski? And do you happen to know how we can get to Odaesan National Park from the ski resort? Thank you so much! Thank you so much for this informative post, it helps so much on my winter planning this year. Between do u know how is the Yongpyong gift card works? Thank you so much and. We will be staying in Holiday inn in early Dec. How do we travel to BusDaegwallyeong Sheep Farm. How convenient is the to use the Hoenggye Local Bus. It says here that the best way would be a taxi, for around won bit more direct from Holiday Inn, about won according to Kakao Map. I was wondering how much does it cost to book a taxi for whole day 8 hours so that he can drive us around to nearby attraction like Woljeongsa, Mount Odaesan, Daegwallyeong, Seonjalyeong. Total all the journeys up, and then you have a rough idea what a fair price might be. Yongpyong, High1, and Phoenix Park all usually open in the second half of November. Is that safe for driving from Seoul to there? Hi Deric, yes they should be open by then, they usually open in late November. The highway from Seoul is good. I am undecided on which ski resort we should go to. Can u suggest which one is a better resort for us just to enjoy a scenic landscape of winter. Alpensia page here. Will there still be snow on that period? Are we still be able to ski? None of us know how to ski. Would you recommend YongPyong Resort for first-timer? Or any other ski resort you would recommend? Just wondering, is the direct shuttle bus from Seoul operates in October? I found that it only operates in November to March? Any tips? Which resort would you recommend for us? So maybe consider those points and make your decision according to which is more important for you. We are visiting Seoul in the around mid-October to mid-November and planning a trip to some ski resort. We want our 5 year old daughter to have a good winter experience as none of us know, how to ski. Can you please suggest the best place and the time in November to visit Yongpyong-alpensia? I just want to know, if there any snow on that time? Its ok if the ski is still now open yet, but what about on the ground? Is it snow? When does the snow fall in Yongpyong and is it good in December? Where is the best place to stay for families? Is the Am hotel and Ramada near the slopes and if so is there transport everyday between the 2. I would like to book one of these asap. Sorry, things are often a bit last-minute in Korea! The pension you mentioned is in the same direction as Yongpyong, but a few km further out. Thanks for the swift reply and information, is the Am hotel, Ramada Sanbang and Rodem tree pension close to where we want to be? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. We are going to stay at the Yongpyong resort from Dec. Is Greenpia condo a good choice? We need to catch a flight to Jeju on 14 Dec at 3. The 9. Thanks so much for the quick reply, Simon. Unfortunately, the family or large rooms are fully booked out. No need extra bed. Hi Richard, for a definite answer please ask them directly. But as far as I know, they do allow 3 people to share a twin room but will charge for an extra bed. Hi Simon, Great advice here! Just wondering if it is still good to ski for intermediates at Yong Pyongyang in mid March from approx th. Cheers Ursula! The snow on the lower slopes is pretty slushy by then, but still nice further up so yes still worth going. Hi Amber, sorry, still not sure. Could you please tell me are there any good shops locally that I can purchase snow gear for the children? Temps are forecast to drop again next week thankfully, and should hopefully stay cold after that. I will drive a car from seoul. Do I need to standby car snow chain? Natural snowfall in the area is light, so the roads are usually clear. Incredibly helpful for anyone looking to visit a skiresort in South Korea. I wanted to ask if you had knowledge of the shuttle bus between Yongpyo and Incheon aiport. Trying to figure out if I can ski for most of the day and then board the shuttle bus and be at the Incheon airport before Been stuck in bad Seoul evening traffic before so know that it can take a while. Hello, I just booked yongpyong ski resort for 1 night on 25feb. Still within ski season and probably off peak. Am I right? Hi Simon, thank you for the very informative site and helpful responses! Would you happen to know if it will be easy to get a taxi from the resort to Jinbu where the trout festival is and an estimated cost of the fare? Hi Derick, a taxi should take about 25 minutes, and cost 20 to 30 dollars. Ask the hotel staff to book one for you. Hi, Just started skiing at the resort today. Currently only 3 lifts are operational, i. It is not crowded. The runs are more suitable for beginners than intermediate skiers. There is no natural snow, only man-made snow. The other runs are being gradually filled with man-made snow. Hopefully they will open more runs within the next few days as the weather gets colder. Thanks for the update Richard, been checking the webcams every day but very useful to get a report from someone on the ground! This morning 6 Dec. By noon, the snow was sluggish. Only the usual 3 ski lifts were operating. Hopefully it will snow again tonight. It actually snowed a little in Seoul last night, but just a few flurries. Gave me hope for the mountains though. Thanks again for the updates, fingers crossed for a proper dump! Today 7 Dec is my last day at the resort. So this is my last update. It was very cold C and windy. With the very cold environment and man-made snow, good chance of more runs and ski lifts opening next week. It was more crowded with many school students. Not sure about others. Enjoy your skiing holiday. Hi Seeq, yes no problem. Would you give me a good recommendation on managing an itinery in Pyeongchang? Will it be enough time and worth it enough? How will you be travelling, by car or by public transport? Is it far enough from Phoenix Park to High1? Because I already booked near the Phoenix. Have you booked 2 nights near Phoenix? I am also doing a few days at Phoenix and then intending to do a couple more days at Yongpyong, is taxi the best way to get there and is it expensive? Note that the Yongpyong shuttle is guests only i. We will be staying at Alpensia. Little ones will ski at Alpensia and will expect the more experienced bunch to head to Yongpyong. Is it advisable to rent gear at Alpensia or YP? Also, there seems to be less options for group ski lessons. Any suggestions for 9yo intermediate skiiers? As for lessons, go to the ski school counter at the resort and you can arrange group lessons for the kids. Hope this helps! Give me a shout if you have any more questions. Thanks, Simon! The ski schools have mentioned adults need to accompany young kids. I will be YongPyong in mid March Regarding the cable car, it shows in the webpage its only in operation from 4th Dec — 2nd March. Do you think thats true? I was thinking to get the gift card. If I do not ski there, what would you recommend me to do in mid March for 8 of us for sightseeing? The ski season ends in March, the exact date depends on the temperatures and how much snow they have left. I just finished my skiing today on the 27th December It was really wonderful as it is my first virgin ski. I stayed at a guesthouse at Hoenggye, a small village near Yongpyong I booked a little late, Yongpyong was fully occupied. Took a taxi from Hoenggye to Yongpyong as it is much more convenient. There are quite a number of taxi in the morning Saw taxi while I was having breakfast at Paris Baguette. Taxi cost at 10,won. The timetable state that it starts as early as 5am and end as late as 11pm. If you can board this bus, this is the best and the cheapest option. If not, taxi is fine and convenient too! If you board the taxi, tell the driver to head to Dragon Plaza, here is where you buy tickets, rent ski equipment and storage. The ticketing counter is located outside the skiing area. If you are inside Dragon Plaza, find Gate 1 or 2 and head out, you should be able to see the ticketing office. Go to the ticketing counter and ask to purchase a gift card to pay for the ski lift and ski equipments. I ask for ski lift and ski equipments for 2. So this is the cost breakdown for anyone who are still confused. Paid ,won for 2x ,won gift card. After deducting all the cost, I received a ,won gift card with left over value of 33,won. Now go rent ski jacket and pants, this is different from ski equipments. Went to a Ski Mart to rent, their shop signboard will state rental of ski jackets or something. By the way, you can only rent ski lift, ski equipments and helmet Maybe 5,won. There is no rental for goggles as per what the ticketing officer told me. For ski equipments, the shop is very obvious, write down the piece paper of your name and shoe size The paper is given to you when you purchase the tickets at the ticketing office Give it to the person and you get your ski equipments. For lockers, bring coins of won. Small ones cost 2x won, while larger ones cost 3x won. The leftover value gift card 33,won left , I used it to buy the 2x gondola ride. I would advise you go for this! The view is superb!! Cost of gondola ride is 36,won for 2 person. So it should cost around 25,won. And you now left 8,won. You can take gondola ride up to the peak, get a cup of their signature Mocha at 8,won, sip and enjoy the sunset view. You be given a paper with the Taxi license plate number and be told to wait at the lobby. Took around 7mins for taxi to arrive and ta da! Done for the trip! This is based on my experience today and should be taken as reference. There could be a better options then mine. Before this blog, I searched a couple of sites like TripAdvisor or tour sites trying to get information of Yongpyong ski but many of them are outdated or lack of information. Thanks Simon For all the tips! When is the snow season in Korea? I am planning to go in mid of March, are the skiing areas still open then? Most resorts are done by mid-March, the last to close are usually Yongpyong, High1, and Phoenix Park. Looked like a lot of fun though! Hi Simon, could I check whether you think there will still be snow in the 1st week of March for this season? Hi, I will be coming from sokcho. Any idea how do we get to yongpyong from there? And how do we go to daegwallyeong sheep farm? Is there any other things to do near yongpyong? Thank you! Thought of visiting Yongpyong in end September or early October and would like to know what are the activities available during that period. Cycling or hiking allowed? Thanks for the reply. May I know if there is guided hiking available? If yes, please provide available packages with pricing. This is our first time to ski and to see snow. Which do you think is better between Yongpyong and High1? Also, are the slopes exclusive to certain hotels to that area? You could also e. Alpensia also has a very good set up for learners, for the same reasons. Can you suggest where is the suitable place for my kids to see and enjoy snow during that period of time? If you want to try skiing, it depends if you want to do a day-trip or actually stay overnight. But if you want to stay in a resort, you could travel a bit further to Alpensia or Yongpyong which have good accommodations and English-speaking instructors. Thanks a lot for your reply! I will read more about the vivaldi park and yongpyong as your advice. Thanks again? They also have a free bus from the Myeondong area. Hi Simon, Thanks for the great resource! We are a group of 3 looking to do some skiing in Korea for days in mid Feb Do you know when this normally gets updated? Should we just book the accommodation now and sort out the rest when we get there or do you know of any packages that would suit this itinerary? There tends to be a last-minute approach to many things in Korea, and ski resort websites are definitely an example of this! Basically our priorities are: close to the ski lifts, cheap, and near stuff to do in the evening. Oth being near the lifts means being further from stuff to do in the evenings. I read from your reply to the other traveler that, the entrance fee to yongpyong is included in the lift fee. Does it also include the gondola balwangsan cable car for return? I checked from their website, the lift fee is cheaper in alpensia, as well as the sledding slope, in alpensia webiste the sledding slope for afternoon pass only cost for two people, while in yongpyong they charge it by xx times per person who wants to sled. You can just buy a sightseeing ticket for the cable car, and a sledding ticket if you want to do that too. We want to experience at least 2 days in the snow area, we dont really want to ski, just want a casual light activity and sightseeing near the snow. Vivaldi Park is convenient they have a free shuttle bus and their Snowy Land attraction is good for non-skiers. How has the snowfall been in Yongphong this year? Am thinking of gg skiing there in early march or mid march over the weekend. Heard that the snowfall in japan has been pretty awful this year, so wondering if there will be sufficient snow in yongphong in march. Yeah Japan has had a really bad season, so has Korea but then Korea never usually gets much snow anyway. The Korean resorts are very good at operating without much snowfall, and Yongpyong is looking in decent shape right now — should be open until early March for sure, hopefully longer but hard to say. Sorry for the slow reply. Yes, things are quite spread out at High1. Hill Condo is between the bases, and the gondola connects all the condo areas. To get to the casino you take the shuttle bus from Mountain Base. They should both still be open for your dates, unless the temperature gets really high really early. Rentals are done daily at both resorts. I will rent a car to have a road trip in Gangwon in the end of December. We plan to drive from Incheon to Yongpyong resort. Do we need to use snow tyre or snow chain during that winter period? How was the road condition after snow? Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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Never tried before and need lessons? Room to spread out? Um, yes please! The Rainbow Zone at the top of the mountain was also the home to the Olympics. I spent a Saturday there and waited, at most, maybe 5 minutes in a lift line—unheard of in the States! This park is seriously fun for the whole family. From sweet groomers and black diamonds for the beginners and adventure junkies to wicked cool sledding and tubing runs, High1 has something to offer everyone! High1 was the first resort I visited in South Korea and it was most memorable for the almost non-existent lift lines…on a Saturday! For example:. No matter which you choose, each park though relatively small compared to the Rocky Mountains in America will keep you entertained for the entire day for half the price it takes to ride in North America. Hiking is an enduring and patient pastime where I can savor each moment as I slowly inch my way through the dense tree cover of forests while climbing thousands of feet upwards into the clouds for miles and miles. When I go snowboarding, I get to savor a different pace of moments as the green blur of a forest wisps by me as I descent out of the clouds before they abruptly end and give way to a white void. Different, but similar, and for that reason, I keep going back. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Is there a review of skiing in South Korea : yep! Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.

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