Muju is a popular ski resort known not only in Korea, but all over the world, despite its small age. The roads and all the infrastructure around them were built only in 1990, when economic growth began in South Korea , and with it a construction boom. Muju is well located in the southern mountains of Togusan in the province of Chollapuk-Do, in the national park , so it is interesting not only in winter, but also in the off-season.
Mountain trails in Muju in South Korea
The main feature of the resort Muju - in an uncharacteristic for South Korea architecture and style. The creators of the resort were inspired by the best Austrian slopes with their chalet houses, cozy fireplaces, professional ski lifts and ubiquitous lighting so that they could ride until late at night.
Trails at the resort 19:
- 3 of them are meant for absolutely beginners in this sport;
- 10 - for intermediate level of preparation;
- The rest are for professionals who will appreciate the quality and duration of descents.
The names of the tracks appeared also as a tribute to the musical Austria with its huge number of classical composers. For one day you can ride here on the Andante, Waltz, Polka, Allegro and even Mozart. The most popular route to Muju is the Silk Road, which is more than 6 km long.
For children and adults who do not know how to ski or snowboard, there is a ski school, many coaches in which are the Austrians from Austria Snow Sports Academy. They are happy to convey their experience of skating to beginners, teaching the basics and helping to master over time more complex routes.
Entertainment for children in Muju
Children, tired of skis and boards, will find what to do on the slopes of Muju. Here, sledge entertainment is popular for all ages. There are several specially equipped slides for sledding children and adults. For younger ages there is a more gentle slope, the rest will be interested in the second, more steep descent.
Sledding here is for adults $ 10 and for children $ 8.8, time is not limited. The process is strictly organized, for security is closely watched. The sleighmakers go out to start at once for 8 people and on the high and low hill, then only the emotions of both children and adults are heard, as well as attempts to compete, who was taken away by the sled or who rolled faster. All the slides are fenced with nets and separated from the main routes, so that children are not threatened by them.
Interesting sights of Korea near Muju
In addition to skiing, in the resort and in the surrounding area you will find many interesting things. If you do not want to leave the territory of Muju, visit the hot springs of Oncheon, the water in which is slightly higher than + 40C. There is also an opportunity to play golf in a full 18-hole course.
If you take a car for rent or use a taxi, you can see:
- The fortress of Zhuksansanson. It is popular because earlier there were kept records about the reign of the Joseon dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 until 1910.
- Mount Chirisan . It is the highest point of South Korea 1915 m and is located only a 1-hour drive from the resort, but is easily visible from the slopes.
- The famous Haein's monastery. Here you will see 80 thousand wooden boards on which Buddhist sutras were recorded. The temple from Muju is also about an hour away by car.
Where to live in Muju?
All hotels in the ski resort of Muju are in Austrian style, they are cozy wooden houses with different levels of service. You can live in both 5-star Tyrol, and in more simple houses. Everywhere guests will have a warm fireplace, European architecture, delicious cuisine, and in some places even a sauna and karaoke.
Hotels in Muju:
- Tyrol 5 *. The most popular and famous hotel, made entirely of wood. There is a high class of service combined with the home style of small cozy chalets.
- Family Hotel 4 * Quality hotel in European style with spacious rooms and fireplaces in the halls.
- Kookmin Hotel 4 * Another worthy four, which will make it possible to spend the night in the immediate vicinity of the slopes, and in the morning immediately go for a drive.
The remaining accommodation options are located some distance from the descents, and you will have to use the shuttle or your own car to get to the trails.
Where is tasty to eat in Muju?
You can eat at every step in the vicinity of Muju. At the entrance to the slopes you will meet not only rental shops or sports shops, but also a cafe with traditional Korean cuisine . Here you can order the famous cabbage kimchi and even exotic larvae of silkworm. To be afraid of local cuisine it is not necessary, in it dishes from meat, vegetables and other products habitual to us.
You can eat in:
- restaurants Geumgang and Han-Ilgwan;
- brewery Tsukyu, offer to try not only the cuisine, but also local varieties of beer, which are cooked right here.
How to get to Muju in South Korea?
If you are going only to the ski slopes, you will in any case have to first get to Seoul by any regular flights. In Seoul, you will need a southern bus terminal, from which flights are sent to the south of the country, including to Muju.