The popular ski resort of South Korea will be one of the main places of action at the Winter Olympics in 2018. It is located only 200 km from the capital of the country. In this area, the most snow falls, which favorably affects the quality of the trails.
Yongpyong climate
Local weather is ideal for skiing. There are no severe frosts, overdrying snow, or too warm winters, because of which the snow cover of the mountains would suffer. The average temperature in winter is about -5 ° C, in summer there is enough heat here, up to + 25 ° C.
Yongpyong Trails
The resort is located in the Parvansan mountains, rising above 1000 m above sea level. At the same time, their slopes are quite flat, not rocky, which made it possible to create convenient routes with a duration of 2, 3, 4 and even 5.5 km. The opening took place in 1975, after which there were more than once world-class competitions, for example, the World Cup in 1998 and the Asian Winter Games in 1999.
Trails descend from two neighboring mountains Golden peak 1127 m high and Dragon peak 1458 m. There are 31 tracks in total. They are 15 lifts, one of which is gondola. Skipass costs $ 64 per day.
All Yongpyong routes are named in different colors:
- Yellow and Pink descent is suitable for beginners;
- For the athletes of intermediate training are intended Red and Green;
- On the Silver and the Gold it is necessary to go for a drive to the future Olympians in 2018.
Separately, it is worth noting the track for snowboarders, which differs from the world level and is adapted not only for normal skating, but also for performing various tricks.
What to do in Yongpyong except for mountain skiing?
The resort lives not only in winter, but also in summer, so there is a lot of year-round entertainment. Many of them will be interesting for skiers in winter, and some will suit summer tourists:
- large, modern 18-hole golf courses with a golf course for beginners;
- indoor swimming pools and saunas are open all year round;
- a game park for children, in which you can walk along mountain trails;
- In the summer there are tennis courts, you can play croquet or go hiking in the woods;
- In winter they ride on sledges and skates;
- children and adults will be interested in the training course of archery.
Yongpheng Hotels
Excellent options for accommodation are located near the slopes, so you do not have to travel every day to the trails on your personal transport or local shuttles. The most popular hotels in the valley are located within walking distance of the ski lifts:
- Yongpyong Ski Resort is an excellent hotel for recreation both in winter and in summer. Located near the golf course, has its own parking.
- Dragon Valley Hotel - one of the most popular hotels in the Dragon Valley, received a lot of positive feedback from tourists from around the world.
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - the famous hotel chain guarantees excellent service at affordable prices.
Yongpheng Restaurants and Cafes
Delicious restaurants of Korean or Asian cuisine - not the only ones here. Starved skiers can visit simple cafes with fast food or sit in cozy restaurants that offer dishes from around the world. Someone will be pleased to eat a steak, others will approach a pizza, and the third will like the local exotica. You can try all this in a cafe located near the trails:
- Lotteria - democratic cafe with American billiards and other entertainments;
- Bossam - Korean cuisine ;
- Lotteria Alpensia Resort - a world class restaurant with a great hotel near the slopes. Here you will find a cozy atmosphere, soft armchairs, a fireplace, warm and tasty dishes.
How to get to Yeonpyeong?
A bus runs from Seoul to the nearest town of Hong. You need to get to the Dong Seoul bus terminal, then change to a free shuttle that goes directly to the slopes.