Yongpyong
Also known as: Dragon Valley, Mona Yongpyong, 2018 Olympic slalom venue
Dragon Peak gondola; K-drama filming sites
Can the whole group come?
Who in your group gets a good week at Yongpyong - the terrain split, the ski school, and what the people not skiing do.
Broad beginner/intermediate + genuine expert steeps (Olympic runs)
Beginner-friendly Red/Silver zones with magic carpets; regroup at Dragon Plaza
Indoor water park, gondola sightseeing, golf, spa, K-drama sites
- (not documented)
Yongpyong Ski & Snowboard School (English, Chinese, Japanese); full rental incl. clothing
Broad range; strong for families with expert options
Snow & season
~250 cm natural + full snowmaking coverage
Typically late Nov to early Apr (snowmaking-dependent)
Dec-Feb
Peak late Dec-Feb + weekends; night skiing; midweek quieter
Groomed snowmade pistes
Cold, wind; icy man-made snow early season
The mountain
~29 km slopes
28
Limited; managed pistes
Busy weekends/holidays
Getting there & lift pass
Adult day ~KRW 84,000-100,000
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Incheon (ICN) ~3 h; KTX to Jinbu ~2 h 40 + ~17 min drive
Ski shuttle/car; KTX + drive
Dragon Plaza food court/restaurants (Korea's largest ski house)
Large resort base (hotels, water park)
Pyeongchang / Daegwallyeong hub
Patrol & safety
Ski patrol; no avalanche terrain (managed pistes)
Snowmaking-dependent; terrain % not published
Gangneung Asan Hospital (~40 min)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand ski resort report. Coordinates are approximate.