Experience the fun of skiing and snowboarding in Korea this winter!

Indulge yourself in the winter sports of Korea. skiing and snowboarding have never been more popular! There are 13 popular ski resorts in Korea. The ski lifts fill up in the winter with sports enthusiasts eager to experience the best snow conditions of the season.

Korea's ski resorts have become very well known, resulting in a large increase in the number of foreign visitors and facilities to match their needs. Many resorts offer instructional classes specifically designed for foreigners and most have foreign language skills.

Ski resorts can be found just one to two hours outside of Seoul in Gyeonggi-do Province, although the best slopes are in the mountainous region of Gangwon-do Province. Most people heading for the ski resorts begin their trip from Seoul and take advantage of the many available shuttle busses.

Yongpyong Resort (Gangwon-do Province) with its yearly average temperature of 43°F maintains a long ski season with a lot of natural snow. Moreover, it is getting numerous compliments from skiers about its convenient facilities as a superior ski resort.

Muju Ski Resort, located in Mt. Deogyusan National Park, is an area of leisure and recreation with great skiing and winter sports facilities. There are 23 slopes with ski jumps and Nordic courses. The Silk Road is the longest run nationwide with a length of 3.8 miles and the level of difficulty is just right for beginners and intermediates. The steepest course within Korea, the Raider Course is located at the peak.

The skiing is the most well known activity at Muju Resort, however there are other facilities such as Kid’s Land, Water Park, and hotels and condominiums. Nearby, are Mt. Deogyusan National Park and other tourist sites such as Gucheon-dong Tourism Site, Jeoksangsanseong Fortress and Anhuksa and Hoguksa Temple.

For more detailed information on Korea’s Winter sports and activities, please visit our website at www.tour2korea.com or you may write to dianora@kntoamerica.com.