TRAVELLIVE MAGAZINE Travellive 12-2015 | Page 112

Winter paradise When winter comes, South Korea invites visitors with is cold dry air and its beautiful sceneries of snow. Spend your holiday at dreamy resorts, take part in numerous leisure activities, immerse yourself in hot mineral water springs and take in the captivating beauty of nature with its snow coat. Resorts are located in almost all provinces in South Korea, but the busiest areas are Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do. In addition to highclass services, these resorts are equipped with the most modern infrastructure such as cable car and safe ski slopes, providing visitors with memorable moments during their winter holiday. If you want to have tons of fun while playing winter leisure sports with your family, then Elysian Gangchon Resort in Chuncheonsi, Gangwon-do would be a great choice. Featuring 9 ski slopes in different lengths and gradients, this 112 TRAVELLIVE resort allows all family members at different levels to have fun. Another recommended one is Konjiam Resort in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggido. Over 70% of its slopes are for beginners, immediate and senior skiers, making it the perfect resort for family travelers. For professional skiers and for those who love strong feeling of excitement and thrill, Muju Deogyusan in Jeollabuk-do must be on top of their list. The resort boasts the longest slope (6,1 km) and the steepest slope (70 degrees) in South Korea, promising to bring you the most exciting holiday full of challenges. Moreover, you can experience winter sports with world-class facilities at Ski Resort and Phoenix Park in Pyeongchanggun, Gangwon-do. These resorts are the two main stages for the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Alpensia Ski Resort is renowned for 6 slopes that can accommodate up to 3,000 people