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Ski Resorts in Gangwon Province for Your Ski Holiday 2021
If it is your first ski holiday in South Korea and you are struggling with picking the perfect ski resort, check out our list of major ski resorts in Gangwon Province, or Gangwondo. The northeastern province of Gangwon is particularly well known for having excellent snow conditions and the largest number of ski resorts, some of which being the main venues for the Pyeong Chang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Though you will need to travel outside of Seoul, it is absolutely worth the effort if you want the best skiing experience ever in Korea!
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Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort 엘리시안 강촌 스키장
The only ski resort you can reach by subway from Seoul! Taking an hour and half from the city, this ski resort is an ideal destination for those looking for a short break and for beginners and first-time skiers as the slopes here are relatively easy.
Chuncheon
Alpensia Ski Resort 알펜시아 리조트
Located 3 hours away from Seoul, Alpensia Resort is the main venue for 2018 Pyeonchang Winter Olympic Games. Offering a variety of ski runs that are catered to intermediate ability, this ski resort is perfect for intermediate snowboarders and skiers.
Pyeongchang
Daemyung Vivaldi Park Ski World 대명 비발디 파크 스키월드
Located in Hongcheon County, Vivaldi Park is one of the most popular ski resorts in Gangwon Province, which is reachable within an hour and a half by drive from Seoul. Offering a wide range of slopes and passes that are relatively affordable, this ski resort is ideal for upper-intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders and budget travelers looking for a low-cost ski holiday in Korea.
Yangpyeong
Yongpyong Ski Resort 용평리조트
Yongpyong Ski Resort, located in Pyeongchang County, is the largest ski resort in Korea, which takes around 3 hours and a half drive from Seoul. Boasting world-class facilities, breathtaking view from Dragon’s Peak at 1,458m and the 3.7km gondola ride, this is an all-time favorite ski destination for both local and international skiers!
Pyeongchang
Phoenix Park 휘닉스 파크
Known to be the "trendiest resort", Phoenix Park is located in Pyeongchang County, about 2 hours away from Seoul. As the ski resort runs daily until 4am, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding on its 1,050m peak, Mont Blanc, until you drop!
Pyeongchang
High1 Ski Resort 하이원 리조트
Located in Jeongseon County, High1 Resort is one of the best ski resorts in Gangwon Province along with Yongpyong Ski Resort, about 4 hours from the city of Seoul. With excellent snow conditions and a wide range of slopes, all levels of skiers can have enjoyable and memorable ski experience here.
Jeongseon