South Korea Yongpyeong Ski Resort

Another ski travel place in South Korea for you to explore..Opened as Korea's first ski resort in 1975, Yongpyeong Ski Resort is nestled at the foot of the Daekwan mountain pass, which rises 750m above sea level and boasts an annual average of 1m of snow during the winter. With various festivals and shows taking place during the skiing season, Yonpyeong Resort is a popular spot for shooting TV programs and films. It is especially popular among the young generation. The ice carving contest, held every January, is one of many events that make this resort a unique place. As well as world class skiing facilities, the resort offers golf in the summer months. The ski season runs from November - early April. Yongpyong was a candidate resort for the 2010 Winter Olympics, ultimately missing out to Vancouver. Other sports and leisure facilities, such as a fitness center, a shopping mall, and the Dragon Plaza attract a great number of people all year round. The price of a lift ticket (valid for 1 day) is W35,000 for adults and W25,000 for children.
For a half-day ticket prices are W27,000 for adults and W19,000 for children.
Night Skiing is also available at W22,000 for adults and W15,000 for children.
Season tickets are W460,000, a discounted price. As for those who cannot ski, there is a sled and toboggan slope. It is most economical to purchase a half-day ticket for this area, which is W8,000 for adults and W6,000 for kids. If you want a ride on the sledding course just once, it costs W5,000 for adults and W4,000 for kids. I gotta say, this ski resort is wonderful and complete..