SKI LESSON IN VIVALDI - Accommodations of Vivaldi ski resort

Before, I posted the advantages of Vivaldi ski resort. Remember?
Today, I want to focus on intruducing about accommodations of Vivaldi.
Although many foreign tourists desperately want to experience or take a ski lesson, they have trouble with deciding to go to ski resort because it is so difficult for them to take up their quarters.
In fact, the longer you have time for skiing, the better skier you may become.
So, that's why I want to let you know these informations.


Accommodations is one of the main strong points of Vivaldi.
I will describe that with this map. The lodging buildings are classified into 5 wings;
Being in order from right side of this picture, Cherry- Oak - Pine - Maple - Noblian.
But I will skip 2 of them (Noblian & Pine) because Noblian is only for membership and Pine wing is renovated recently, but the heating type is ondol which is not attractive for foreigners.


Firstly mentioned building is Oak wing, which was completed at 1995.
So, it is considerably old, but it has advantage of wonderful view because its location is higher than any other buildings and faces the ski slopes.  In addition. all sort of convenient facilities are in basement of the Oak wing, and the biggest market in Vivaldi is connected directly with Oak.
Most of all, the distance with ski slope is very short and it help guests move to ski main center easily.
Then, let's see more detail.


This place is Oak Famiy Room (for 4 people), which is set up with flatlets.
There are only one bed and some blanket, so just two of members can sleep on the bed and others have to sleep on the floor. This is the biggest disadvantage for foreigner because they are unfamiliar with sleeping on the floor like Korean.






Here is Oak Sweet Room (for 5 people) different with Family Room in terms of having a living room and bed room. Because there is few cost gap with Famiy Room, I recommend this Sweet Room to guests excepting a couple.

                                                          
                                                             Oak Wing
                                               
                                                 Interior :        ★★★☆☆
                                                View :            ★★★★☆
                                               Accessibility : ★★★★☆
                                                Cost :              ★★★★★
                                                Cleanliness :  ★★★☆☆

                                                        Total : ★★★★☆

Next building is Maple wing. Maple was founded at 2004, relatively new-type. Over all, the interior or facilities are better than those of Oak. Although it doesn't face ski slopes directly, it is also high building and look the ski slopes sideling which can give guests the most beautiful views.
Actually, Maple wing is the most popular among the foreign guests despite of poor accessibility.





This picture is Maple Family Room. The floor is wooden style which has unity with other furnitures. This style looks much more refined than that of Oak.
Although it is just Family Room, it looks extensive because of the interior.




This room is Maple Sweet Room.
Similar with Oak Sweet Room, there is a sofa in living room, and bed is placed at inside of bedroom.
If your group is more than scale of family, this room is recommended strongly. The most prefered room numbers are 33~37 because the view from the rooms is the best.






                                                        Maple Wing

                                                 Interior :        ★★★☆☆
                                                View :            ★★★☆☆
                                               Accessibility : ★★☆☆☆
                                                Cost :              ★★★★☆
                                                Cleanliness :  ★★★★☆

                                                        Total : ★★★☆☆

Next accommodation type is Cherry wing, the most brand-new building in Vivaldi resort. Naturally, this advantage makes it popular. If the Maple symbolizes 'comfortable' or 'family', Cherry will indicate 'sophisticated' or 'young couple'. Near by Oak, especially, it is closer to ski slope for beginner. Most of points are good, but there are some deadly disadvantages to Cherry; heating system is not good, viewing is bad, and it is only operated in peak season.
In spite of these disadvantages, it is so well known to foreigner and Korean both that it is difficult to make a reservation.

                            Condo-Type                                                               Hotel-Type


There are two types for Cherry wing; Condo and Hotel. Actually, there are not big differences between them. In condo-type, you can cook by yourself, but you can't do in hotel-type.
Because most of tourists prefer tidy interior, Cherry wing is famous for foreigners.




                                                            Cherry Wing
 
                                                 Interior :        ★★★★☆
                                                View :            ★★★☆☆
                                               Accessibility : ★★★★☆
                                                Cost :              ★★★★☆
                                                Cleanliness :  ★★★★★

                                                        Total : ★★★★★


 I listed the accommodations of Vivaldi resort. As you read, there are variety of acommodations.
Therefore, the number of persons to be admitted is more than any other ski resorts.
Foreigner tourists, especially, can book easily if they visit on weekdays with reasonable price.(It costs only 70000-100000 KRW)
The price tour agencies provide is cheaper than that of other resorts without using social-commerce or membership.

Staying at ski resort is much more efficient & important to take ski lesson and to enjoy skiing.
In this points, Vivaldi Park has strength on winter leisure and for foreign tourists.


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Wisata Ski Korea – Pasangan ski di Korea !! bermain ski dengan kekasihmu ^^

(This is for Indonesian & Malaysian)

Pernahkan anda memimpikan dimana anda dan kekasihmu berjalan di atas salju dan membuat orang-orangan salju (snowman) Saya yakin anda pernah^^
Banyak pasangan yang berpikir melakukan hal itu di Korea.
Dapatkah anda lihat pasangan yang di video ? Mereka tampak sangat senang dan sangat menyukainya !!
Sebenarnya, “Couple Skiing” hanyalah salah satu layanan yang paling menarik
(Tentu saja, masih banyak jenis layanan yang dapat kami berikan ^^)
Jika anda berencana memberikan hadiah special kepada kekasihmu, kenapa tidak datang saja ke Kore bermain ski ?
Wisata ski di Korea akan semakin dan lebih menarik sehingga anda dapat menikmati pelayanan yang mudah sudah termasuk pelajaran, transportasi, peralatan, akomodasi dan lain-lain.
Bagaimana dengan mereka teman yang kamu tunjukkan video saat kamu bermain ski di lereng gunung bersalju ?
(teman-teman anda mungkin iri kepada anda.)

Kami memberikan pelajaran bermain ski di Alpensia, Vivaldi dan Penginapan Yongpyong.

Semuanya penginapan ini sangat besar, penginapan tersohor di Korea, bukan hanya orang Korea, tetapi juga banyak orang Singapura, orang Malaysia, orang Filipina datang kesini untuk menikmati bermain ski.


Kami dapat membantu anda menemukan pemandu yang dapat bahasa Inggris dan Mandarin kamu bisa lihat lagi informasinya disini.



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SKI TOUR IN KOREA - Forecasted weather of Korea in winter !



 Have you ever imagined that you are sliding down the ski slope? In the imagination, how is the weather? Is it sunny or rainy? Of course not. The most ideal weather for skiing is definitely heavy snow. Actually, the weather is one of the most important points when foreign guests decide whether touring ski resorts in Korea or not. Also, it is crucial for ski resorts. For example, one of ski resorts opened ski service earlier than others but the resort failed to have enough customers due to lack of snow.

I will introduce a video, which shows ski students in snowy weather while enjoying ski. Although the quality of artificial snow is good and almost same with real thing, the feeling of sliding on real snow is much more comfortable.




Therefore, I check the forecasted weather of Korea from November to January in advance.

Month
Forecast
Comparative Temperature
Comparative Snowfall
Nov
Mainly affected by migratory anticyclone, the temperature range will be huge at the end of the month due to cold continental anticyclone. Temperature will be warmer, and snowfall will be more than average.
7.6
higher
46.7mm
more
Dec
Continuously affected by continental & migratory anticyclone. When cold continental extends, temperature will be cold with huge gap. And it will be heavy snowy at westside due to geometrical effect. Temperature will be similar with average, and snowfall will be more than average.
1.5
lower
24.5mm
similar/more
Jan
Cold continental and migratory anticyclone effect on huge temperature difference. Temperature will be similar or higher, and snowfall will be similar or less.
 
-1.0
lower
 
28.3mm
similar/less

This chart shows that the weather in winter will be colder and the amount of snowfall is also more than last year. More and more the climate of Korea has become extreme; no more spring and fall and summer is hotter, and winter is colder.

Here in Korea, it is already so chilly that people have to wear their winter coats on.
So with this great weather lets take advantage of it and go skiing!!!

We will pair you up with one of our JSKI instructors that will fit you best. We offer lessons in English and conversational Chinese. 

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SKI RESORTS IN KOREA


I have posted some informations like transportation, accommodation, ski lesson but I didn't let you know the important information; How many ski resorts are in Korea?
So today, I want to focus on posting SKI RESORTS IN KOREA.

Most of ski resorts are placed at Gangwon-do
Although Gangwon-do is placed at the end of Korea, it is near from Seoul. Also, it can have cold and snowy weather due to the advantage of geographical location. That's why there are many ski resorts in Gangwon-do. As you can see in this picture, 9 ski resorts are in Gangwon-do; Elysian, Daemyung Vivaldi Park, Alpensia, Yongpyong, Phonix, Oak Valley Snow Park, High 1 and O2 resort.

All of those ski resorts are fine to enjoy skiing. But I want to introduce just 3 ski resorts because the resorts have better ski lesson system for foreigners. (Including us, JSKI ^^ )


                         1. Yongpyong Ski Resort (Pyeongchang-gun,Gangwon-do)


Located at a range of altitudes between 700-1,500m above sea level in what is affectionately known as the "Alps of Korea," Yongpyong Resort bears the distiction of being the first ski resort in Korea to offer modern facilities. Many people even go so far as to say that this particular resort is a symbol of the development and popularization of skiing across the nation.

Yongpyong Resort can accommodate more skiers at a time than any other venue in the country and has built a strong international reputation having successfully hosted the World Cup Ski Championships, the Winter Asian Games, and other international ski competitions. Widely known as a filming location of the famous drama "Winter Sonata", the ski resort is especially popular among tourists from Japan and other Asian countries.
The slopes of Yongpyong see an average annual snowfall of 250 centimeters, meaning that this excellent facility can stay open slightly longer than the standard ski season. During the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, Yongpyong will host the alpine competitions.



                        2. Alpensia Ski Resort (Pyeongchan-gun,Gangwon-do)


Alpensia Resort is tucked away in the mountains at about 700m above sea level and is known for its excellent snow quality and sweeping views of the majestic Daegwallyeong Mountain Range. In addition to its 6 different slopes (including one reserved exclusively for snowboarders), the resort uses a high-speed lift system that can transport 2,400-3,000 skiers per hour, drastically reducing wait time.

As the main venue for the 2018 Pyeonchang Winter Olympics, Alpensia Resort has recently been the subject of much buzz across the nation and in the international sports community. Though the resort is currently equipped with competetion venres for ski jumping, cross-country skiing, and biathlon events, construction is still underway for luge, bobsled, and skeleton facilities for use during the Olympics. Even before Pyeongchang won the 2018 Olympic bid, the resort received attention as the filming location of "Take off", a movie about Korea's first national ski jumping team. Accommodations available within the resort grounds include the Holiday Inn nd Suites Alpensia Pyeongchang, Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort, and Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang.

                                 3. Daemyung Vivaldi Park Ski World


Daemyung Vivaldo Park ski World was the first ski resort in Korea to offer nighttime skiing and as such, has become a favorite among young skiers in their teens and twenties. Even the slope names (Hip-Hop, Techno, Funky, etc.) are geared towards young adults. Some of the more advanced slopes are uniquely designed with unexpected twists and turns for maximum thrills.

For those who are new to winter sports, Daemyung Vivaldi Park Ski World provides the perfect setting to safely enjoy skiing and snowboarding. There are a variety of slopes with different inclines and distances to give new snow sport enthusiasts the perfect chance to gradualy work their way up from the bunny slopes to the more advanced courses. In all, the park offers 13 different slopes and 10 lifts. Daemyung Vivaldi Park also includes Vivaldi Ocean World where you can relax at the spa after a long day of hitting the slopes.



As finishing this posting, I want to show you this video recorded at Vivaldi Park during a ski lesson.


We will pair you up with one of our JSKI instructors that will fit you best. We offer lessons in English and conversational Chinese. 

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SKI TOUR IN KOREA - Transportation from seoul to ski resorts; Vivaldi resort

Regardless of age or gender, the first problem we have to solve is transportation when we travel abroad. Because the public transportations are so complex that even the local living in Korea have difficulty with using public transportation like bus or train without searching internet or using applications operated by Korean language. Needless to say, it is almost impossible for foreign tourists who are unfamiliar with Korea to use public transportation to go to ski resorts from Seoul.

Let's take an example.
Supposed that a foreign guest tries to go to Yongpyong resort placed at Gangwondo from Hongdae in Seoul by public transportation.
He/She has to take a subway line No.2 to Euljiro 3ga until transferring to line No.3. And then, he/she goes to Nambu Terminal and takes intercity bus costing 12.000 won to go to Hoenggye bus terminal.
After arriving at there, he/she should get on village bus again. Sadly, getting off the village bus at the entrance of Yongpyong resort is not the end of this long long exploration. He/she has to go up about 800m to see the white ski slope. Can you imagine that? It is terrible, isn't it?

Of course, the local don't use this way because they can be gathered with friends and use their car.
On the other hand, can foreign tourists use their own car? Definitely not.

Then, there are 2 options for foreigners to go to ski resorts.
1. Borrowing Private Van by travel agency
2. Taking Shuttle bus run by ski resort

In case of option 1, you can borrow Starex, a sort of van, costing 230.000 won for one-way from Seoul to Deamyung Vivaldi Park. It will make you very comfortable and be good way to tour.
Unless the group is over 10 people the cost can be burdensome.

Then, how about option 2 ?
As most of skier know, the shuttle bus of Vivaldi is free, either one-way or round-trip.
Although you have to book a day before and that is a little annoying thing, this service is extremely efficient. Especially, the accessibility with Seoul is key advantage of Vivaldi; running more than 50 buses which are picking up guests 126 times per a day and are managing 36 lines connected with other cities. Maybe, it is also difficult for foreigner to make a reservation. For them, JSKI tries to help booking the bus service with a small fee.

The most popular station is 'Dongdaemun History and Culture' because it is near from 'Myungdong' which has many accommodations for foreign tourists. The next popular route is for 'Sinchon' passing 'Hongdae' and 'City Hall', but there is complaint about it because it takes long time little bit. That's because there are so many bus stations in the route crossing the westside of Seoul.
To solve this problem, Vivaldi, from this winter, starts to run a bus service only for foreigners staying at 'Hongdae', 'Gwanghwamun', 'Jongro', and 'Iteawon' where many tourists are in.
 So, Let's just expect that.


Today, I posted the transportations between Seoul and ski resorts more in detail.


We will pair you up with one of our JSKI instructors that will fit you best. We offer lessons in English and conversational Chinese. 

You can find more information in the links below:

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