Ski Resorts
A major winter sports region in Korea, Pyeongchang is home to the
‘Alpensia Cluster,’ a group of venues where the snow events of the 2018
Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games will be held. During the games, the
‘Alpensia Cluster’ will function as the Olympic stadium where the
opening and closing ceremonies will take place. The term also
encompasses Alpensia, Yongpyong, and Phoenix Park ski resorts where many
competitions will be held.
Alpensia Ski Resort  Alpensia Resort is located 700 meters above sea level, an altitude which is said to be ideal for the human biorhythm. The resort is a mega multi-tourist complex with ski slopes, a golf course, a water park, a hotel, a condominium, and convention halls. Most importantly, Alpensia Ski Resort offers six slopes of different levels, an exclusive slope for snowboarding, and a long-distance slope for sledding—each of which is covered by snow of the highest quality. The resort also features the Ski Jumping Tower, a landmark of Alpensia Resort and a famous filming location of the movie ‘Take Off,’ as well as the Alpine Coaster, which reaches speeds of up to 40km/hr. The main stadium has seating for up to 15,000 people and the resort offers a well-equipped cross-country course. During the 2018 Olympic Winter Games the Alpensia Resort will host the ski jump, cross country, biathlon, luge, and bobsleigh competitions. ☞ Go to Alpensia Ski Resort |
Yongpyong Resort Ski & Snowboard In Korea, it can be said that the history of skiing in the nation is the history of Yongpyong Resort. Yongpyong Resort has played a key role in the development and popularization of skiing in Korea and has been recognized internationally for its outstanding facilities. Snowboard and alpine skiing events of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games will take place at Yongpyong. Drama lovers will be interested to note that the Yongpyong Resort was also one of the filming locations of the Korean drama ‘Winter Sonata.’ ☞ Go to Yongpyong Resort Ski & Snowboard |
Phoenix Park Ski Resort Phoenix Park was the first ski resort in Korea to adopt a modern gondola lift system and introduce a number of other safe and pleasant facilities, which include various snowboard courses and 12 ski slopes of varying degrees of difficulty. The resort is designed to blend in well with the surrounding natural landscape and even offers a majestic view of the Taebaek mountain range from the lift. During the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games, Phoenix Park will have the honor of hosting snowboard and mogul competitions. ☞ Go to Phoenix Park Ski Resort |
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