Korean Ski Mecca 'Yong Pyung Resort'
has an altitude of 1,458 meters and located beneath the Mt. Bal Wang.
With an average annual snowfall of 250 cm,
this resort can be the perfect place to enjoy
skiing from mid November to early April.
Built in 1975, as Korea's first state of the art ski resort, it helped in the popularity growth of winter sports in Korea.
Therefore, you can say the history of
Yong Pyung is the history of Korean Winter Sports.
Yong Pyung Resort is acknowledged by the world to be equipped with the latest state of the art hardware and software technology.
Having been successful host to two main winter sports events
(Asian Winter Sports, and Alpine Skii
ng World Cup), it has been chosen to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
Equipped with the latest 3.7km gondola system to serve the
rainbow slopes and a variety of 27 different slopes, Yong Pyong has been loved by winter sports enthusiast around the world.
With approximately 520 million in assessments surrounded with hotels
and condos, 2 golf courses and various indoor and outdoor attractions, this resort is not only good for winter but all four seasons of the year.
rainbow slopes and a variety of 27 different slopes, Yong Pyong has been loved by winter sports enthusiast around the world.
With approximately 520 million in assessments surrounded with hotels
and condos, 2 golf courses and various indoor and outdoor attractions, this resort is not only good for winter but all four seasons of the year.
Therefore, Yong Pyong Resort being located in a clean plateau
and adapting beautifully with its surrounding nature has
this resort being a very environmental friendly resort.
The beauty of Kwang Won Providence is the landscape behind
Yong Pyung Resort's snow storm.
Meet Winter Before It Arrives!!
Just thinking of Yong Pyung brings a crispy cool sensation.
Just thinking of Yong Pyung brings a crispy cool sensation.
The transition of late fall to early winter of Kang Won Providence's
Yong Pyungis a view of its own.
The view of late autumn leaves covered in
white snow can be very mesmerizing.
You can also enjoy the Yong Pyong golf courses
and hiking and walking trails.
and hiking and walking trails.
Also, located around the recommended Yong Pyong Resort are
other attractions like the Yong Pyong Forest Bathing Houses,
Yong Pyong Water Parks, sheep farms, mountain coasters, the set of producer Kim, Ki Duk's movie "Spring Summer Fall Winter Than Spring"
(award winning movies in Korea and Worldwide 2003~2004),
Yong Pyong Gondola, Mt. BalWang Sky Park and more.
(source-http://www.jinpoom.kr)
