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SKI TOUR IN KOREA 7 best ski and snowboard resorts in South Korea

Yongpyong Resort

Pros : Yongpyong is great for every kind of skier. Some 28 slopes offer terrific variety. Among the various slopes, the Rainbow, Gold and Mega Green slopes are the most popular, and cover most of the three mountains overlooking the resort. As it is one of the widest slopes in Korea, beginners can worry less about crashing into other skiers. The slope is also relatively one of the easiest, as it is slanted at only 12 degrees.

Cons : Three hours drive from Seoul. Lacks in other entertainment features. But there are great adventures to be had outside the resort, with the Daegywallyeong Sheep farm and also the Hanwoo (Korean beef) village nearby.

Info : 130, Yongsan-ri, Daegwallyeong-myon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do (용평리조트, 강원도 평창군 대관령면 용산리 130); 82 33 335 5757; www.yongpyong.co.kr

Shuttle bus : Official site for Yongpyoung Resort shuttle bus reservation

Funtastic Korea’s Yongpyong Resort Shuttle Bus Reservation Service.

Seoul(16 routes to choose from) to Resort, Resort to Seoul
one way 14000won / round trip 28000won

Hi1 Resort

Pros : The purest powder in the country.
The best feature about the relatively new High1 Resort, which is abour four hours’ drive from Seoul, is the snow.
Fun fact: Kangwonland Casino, located within the resort, is the only casino in the country where Koreans are allowed to play.

Cons : the slopes are not as interesting or fun as those of Pheonix or Yongpyong, High1 has a different advantage.

Info : 261, High1-gil, Jeongsun-kun, Gangwon-do (강원도 정선군 하이원길 261); +82 1588 7789; www.high1.com

Shuttle bus : Official site for Hi1 Resort Shuttle Bus Reservation

Funtastic Korea’s Hi1 Resort Shuttle Bus Reservation Service.

Major cities across the country to Resort, Resort to Seoul
one way 18000won / round trip 33000won (Seoul – Resort)
one way 20000won / round trip 35000won (Gyeonggi, Incheon – Resort)
one way 25000won / round trip 35000won (Busan and other cities – Resort)

Phoenix Park

Pros : Pheonix Park offers the most extensive selection and ski/snowboard instruction for novice skiers; it also provides various practical courses for riders at any level. Many Korean universities send students for group events and ski classes as the venue is famous for its impeccable handling of large groups, and because of the accessibility of restaurants, shops and rooms, even with massive crowds.

Cons : Lower level slopes can be crowded with beginners and instructors.

Info : 1095, Myeonon-ri, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do (휘닉스 파크, 강원도 평창군 봉평면 면온리 1095); +82 1588 2828; www.phoenixpark.co.kr

Shuttle bus : Official site for Pheonix Park shuttle bus reservation site

Funtastic Korea’s Phoenix Park Shuttle Bus Reservation Service.

Seoul (Samseong Station, Jamsil Station) – Resort
one way 15000won / round trip 30000won

Vivaldi Park

Pros : Vivaldi Park is perhaps the most popular among the younger crowds as it lies about an hour by road from Seoul and provides free shuttle bus. Also located adjacent is Ocean World, one of the most famous water parks in Korea. Best option if you are just coming for snow-watching, not serious skiing or snowboarding.

Cons : Due to its proximity to Seoul and its young, fun clientele, it tends to get a little too crowded. If you are thinking of going during the weekends, be prepared to wait at least 30 minutes to get on the lifts.

Info :1290-14, Palbong-ri Hongcheon-gun Seo-myeon Gangwon-do (강원도 홍천군 서면 팔봉리 1290-14); +82 1588 4888; www.daemyungresort.com

Shuttle bus : Official site for Vivaldi Park shuttle bus reservation site

Seoul and metropolitan area (11 routes) – Resort

Konjiam Resort

Pros : The biggest strength of Konjiam Resort is that it only admits a certain number of skiers every day, capping visitor numbers at 7,000. With this limit, the resort promises that the queues will not take more than 15 minutes.

Cons : The downside is the relatively low quality of the snow and shorter slopes, as the resort relies on artificial snow due to the warmer temperature of its locale.

Info : 540 Dowoong-ri, Docheok-myun, Gwangju City, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 광주시 도척면 도웅리 540); +82 3777 2100, www.konjiamresort.co.kr

Shuttle bus : Not provided. Take bus from Gangbyun Station, Jamsil Station, or Gangnam Station. More info…

Muju Resort

Pros :The site of many a Korean drama. Along with Yongpyong, the Muju Deukyusan Resort is one of the biggest ski and snowboard resorts in the country, with long slopes for everyone, interesting layout and impressive facilities.

Cons : As it is located in the relatively warmer North Jeolla Province, the resort also relies on artificial snow, which means more ice and effort while riding. It’s a three-hour drive from Seoul.

Info : San 43-15, Simgok-ri, Seolcheon-myun, Muju-gun, South Jeolla province (전북 무주군 설천면 만선로 185), +82 63 322 9000; www.mujuresort.com

Shuttle bus : Official site for Muju Resort shuttle bus reservation site

Alpensia Resort

Pros :Your favorite winter athletes will be staying here. Alpensia may be scheduled as the main resort for athletes during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Alpensia can be a haven for beginners and intermediates, who can practice and perfect their skills at this relatively quieter resort. The resort and the overall ambiance is quite impressive.

Cons : The six slopes may not be as impressive for pros – take the 5-minute bus ride to nearby Yongpyoung Resort.

Info :225-3 Yongsan-ri, Daekwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 평창군 대관령면 용산리 225-3), +82 33 339 0000; www.ichotelsgroup.com

Shuttle bus : Official site for Alpensia Resort shuttle bus reservation

Funtastic Korea’s Alpensia Resort Shuttle Bus Reservation Service.

Seoul(16 routes to choose from) to Resort, Resort to Seoul
one way 14000won / round trip 28000won

Incheon/Gimpo Airport to Resort, Resort to Incheon/Gimpo Airport
29000won/23000won click here for details

7 best resorts excerpted from original article
“7 best ski and snowboard resorts in Korea” of CNN Travel

Edited by Funko(funtastickorea.com)

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SKI LESSON & TOUR IN KOREA - Attraction around Alpensia Ski Resort ; The Sheep Farm

Winter is coming ! At the same time, many tourists are coming to Korea !
Because children's winter vacation is very long, parents agonize about where to go.
So, Many of them decide to go to Korea for enjoying ski lesson and ski tour.
That's why I've posted many informations about ski resort like Alpensia ski resort, Yongpyeong ski resort and Vivaldi ski resort.
Truely, taking ski lesson, engoying ski and having fun in ski resort are definetely interesting enough.
However, if the holiday is too long or if some of the group members have trouble with enjoying ski, they need another things to enjoy.

So, today, I post the information of the 'another thing' ; Sheep Farm.
Near from Alpensia & Yongpeong ski resort, there is famous place as 'healing spot'.

This farm grows only sheep and the area is about 200-thousands.
There is big and free parking lot, from there, about 120 m, there is ticket office.

After purchasing the ticket, don't throw away it, because you need it again when you get some
feed to give to sheeps.
The entrance fee is 4,000 KRW for adult & 3,500 KRW for kid.
The running time is from 9am to 5pm.

Beautiful view !

It is better to bring sunglasses because of strong sun light and snow.

The circumference of the farm is only 1.2km, so walk slowly with your lover and family

As I said, you can get the feed by showing the ticket you got from entrance.

And then, give the feed to farm ! Especially, kids love it.

Sometimes, people give up their ski tour because of their young baby or old grandparents.
But don't give up. There are many other things you can enjoy altogather. I will introduce them :)

And... most of all....^^

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SKI TOUR in KOREA @ VIVALDI RESORT - Accommodation 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.

And, this year, Vivaldi resort remodeled the Oak wing. So there is no reason to hesitate to book Oak wing anymore.

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.

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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SKI TOUR IN KOREA, SKI LESSON FROM JSKI- Accommodations of Alpensia Ski Resort

Do you know where Alpensia resort's name is originated from ?
The origin of the name is Alps of Asia.
I've never been Alps, but I heard that Alps is one of the most beautiful places.

As if Alpensia resort takes it upon the name, its' accommodations are famous for beautiful and tidy exterioir appearance. It seems like a house in real Alps :)

In Alpensia Ski Resort, there are three-kinds of accommodations; Intercontinental Hotel, Holiday-inn Resort and Holiday-inn suite.
All rooms in them are equally fancy and cozy, but the types of rooms are very different and various.

First. Intercontinental Hotel.
This hotel is one of the most famous hotles which is not only in Alpensia resort, but also in many cities and other countries.

That's why many foreign tourists who come to Alpensia for enjoying their ski trip book this hotel.

Second, Holiday-inn Resort.

In Holiday- inn Resort, there are 5 types of suite rooms specialized for whatever you want.

1. Alps Suite Room
- The space is composed effeciently; living room and bed room become one.

2. Family Suite Room
- It is the most proper room for family

3. Kids Suite Room
- It is sililar with Family Suite Room, but there are more space for kids.

4. Spa Suite Room
- You can enjoy spa with beautiful view of the Alpensia Ski Resort.

5. Terrace Suite Room
- The most suitable room for looking around the view of nature of Korea.

Third. Holiday-inn Suite

Holiday-inn Suite is also popular to tourists for enjoying ski because it is the closest building with ski slopes. Even in this building, there is ski main center where you can rent ski gear and clothes!

So, it is very convenient to stay at here for people who come to Korea for ski tour & ski lesson.

Check In time : 3:00 pm /

Check-out time : 12:00 noon

Non-guaranteed reservations are held until 24 hours prior to the expected arrival time; the hotel has no obligation to secure bookings after that time. To secure a guaranteed all night reservation, the guest must provide an adequate deposit whether in cash or one of the following:

An acceptable credit card number
A company name, address and telephone number where the company has a signed agreement with IHG to guarantee payment
A travel agent ARC/IATA member number with guarantee status

Cancelling your reservation after 6.00 pm on the day of arrival, or failing to show will result in a charge equal to the first night’s stay to your credit card.

If you want to get more informations about Alpensia Ski Resort's accommodation,
follow this link http://www.alpensiaresort.co.kr/EnHousHotelIntro.gdc

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SKI TOUR, SKI LESSON IN KOREA - How to get to Alpensia resort from Seoul

Last time, I uploaded the way to go to Alpensia resort from Incheon International Airport.
So this time, I will introduce "How to get to Alpensia ski resort from Seoul" !
More and more foreign traveler who come to Korea for ski trip go to Alpensia ski resort, as I said before, because of Winter Olympic and fablous view.
To come up to their expectation, Alpensia resort is trying to make them come easily.

http://www.purpleskibus.com/?RESORT=AP

First, you can use shuttle bus operated by Alpensia resort.
If you follow this link, you will be able to find the category like this picture.
And click the reservation button.

Then, there is a time table for shuttle bus from seoul to Alpensia ski resort.
The depart locations are very famous places for foreigner tourists and most of them
actually do seoul city trip and stay at there.

Notes

1. Seoul Line (Seoul to Resort)

※ Once the bus has passed its stop point, it will not return.
If you miss the ski tour bus, please come to Sport Complex station, which is the last stop point for the buses.
(Last bus time is 9AM)
※ You MUST bring the bus ‘BOOKING’ provided by Grace Travel and present it to the ski tour on tour date.
※ You CANNOT purchase a ‘BOOKING’ on the day of departure at Sport Complex station.

2. Return Bus (Alpensia Resort to Seoul)

- Alpensia resort bus arrival and depart bus stop point : Welcome center of the Alpensia Hotel Resort.
- Please take bus returning to Seoul in front of the Welcome Center of the Alpensia Hotel Resort.
- If you have any questions while at the resort, please come to the ski bus desk located at
the welcome center on the 1st floor Lobby.
- For the bus from Alpensia to Seoul, please be on the bus at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
(The bus will be in front of the welcome center and is purpled coloblue. The name of the bus is Daewon Express)
- The bus will have a bus route map posted on the front window.

Second, you can use van service from us JSKI.

From this year, we will provide high quality of van service for our priceless customers.
Using van service is much easier to get to Alpensia resort than taking bus because you can make a reservation for the service when you book the ski lesson from us.
The driver ,of course, will be very kind & patient and can speak English fluently.
Here is options you can choose to book the van service for going to Alpensia resort.
1. Incheon Airport - Alpensia : one way (300,000 KRW) / round trip (540.000 KRW)
2. Seoul - Alpensia : one way (270.000 KRW) / round trip (490.000 KRW)

If you make reservation, the driver who are supposed to take you to the ski resort will contact to you.

Third, you can use public transportation.

There is a bus that travels from the eastern Seoul Terminal.
The eastern Seoul Terminal is near the Gangbyun station (Line 2/green line) of the subway to Hoenggye, where Alpensia Resort is located.
After arriving at Hoenggye bus terminal, you should take taxi and come to Alpensia resort.
The cost is not cheaper than that of using shuttle bus, and this way is much more inconvenient than
using van service, so honestly, I don't want to recommend this way :)

Whatever you choose, you won't be regret coming to Alpensia ski resort for your ski tour.
Finally, I will show you our lesson video at Alpensia ski resort.
I hope we can meet and enjoy skiing together like this video !

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