Experience skiing on the ski slopes from the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

South Korea hosted the incredible Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang in 2018. To prepare for this incredible event, Korea invested enormously in the high-speed rail line to the Yongpyong Olympic resorts in the Korean Alps (Taebaek Mountains). Therefore, this place has become one of the most famous tourist spots in Korea that attract many people from all over the world every winter. This skiing area is in fact one of the most famous ones in Asia.

The Taebaek mountain range is a long and high mountain range that stretches along the eastern side of Korea. the mountain range stretches from Southern Busan, all the way up to Wonsan in the North of South Korea. The skiing area in the Korean Alps is located in the highest part of the mountain range, and its highest point is 1,708 meters, making it the perfect spot for ski lovers from all around the world.

However, when winter comes, there are plenty more skiing areas for you to visit in Korea, some of them are close to the capital city so it might be easier for you to visit on a day trip. However, if you are keen on visiting and experiencing skiing in the Yongpyong skiing area, the best time to do so is thought to be from December to March when the snow will be the most abundant.