HAPPY 700
The Yongpyong Resort is located at a very inhabitable range of 700 meters above sea level.
Yongpyong Resort is found at the eastern edge of Asia, about 200km from Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. With an annual snowfall average of
250cm, the surrounding area possesses a beautiful environment, which allows for the enjoyment of a wide array of winter sports including skiing from
mid-November to early April. On its 4,300 acres, you will find a 45-hole Golf course, 28 ski slopes, premium hotels, European-style condominiums and
many other leisure facilities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
The Yongpyong Resort was established in 1975 as the first ever modern facility of its kind in South Korea. Now it is innovating a new leisure culture known
as “Korea’s Ski Mecca” with a growing reputation as an internationally-renowned resort.
Facility Infortmation
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games Yongpyong Alpine Technical Venue
Yongpyong Alpine competition venue, which is located in the Yongpyong Resort, was completed in 1998. It has hosted four FIS Alpine World Cups Games.
| Venue specifications | Alpine Giant Slalom Course (Rainbow Ⅰ): Length 1,191m, Altitude Difference 410m, Average Slope 34.4% Alpine Slalom Course (Rainbow Ⅱ): Length 583m, Altitude Difference 210m, Average Slope 36.0% |
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| Capacity | 6,000(Seated 2,500, Standing 3,500) |
| Constructed | 1998 |
| Events (4) | Giant Slalom (Men/Women), Slalom (Men/Women) |
| Major Competitions | FIS Alpine Ski World Cup (1998, 2000, 2003, 2006) FIS Alpine Ski Continental Cup (Annual), Winter Asian Games (1999) |
Fact Sheet
Yongpyong Resort is located on the mountains with the largest facilities
| Altitude | 700 to 1,458m above sea level |
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| Total Resort area | 4,300 acres |
| Snowfall | Annual average 250cm |
| Average Temperature | -6 C |
| Ski Season | mid-November ~ early April |
| Maximum Daily Capacity | 25,000 guests |
| Total number of Slopes | 28 |
| Total number of lifts | 14 (including 1 cable car) |
| Rental Shops | 3,000 sets of Skis and Snowboards |
| Golf Season | Early April ~ Late November |
| Private Golf Club | Yongpyong Golf Club : 18 Holes BirchHill Golf Club : 18 Hole |
| Public Golf Course | Yongpyong 9 Golf Course : 9 Holes |
| Lodging Facilities | 2,274 rooms |
| Other Facilities | Restaurants, Ball Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Leisure Sports facilities etc. |
Where we are
The Yongpyong Resort is located about 200km east of Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. The Resort is nearly two-and-a-half hours from Seoul by car.