Ultimate Guide to Yongpyong Resort: 2025 Review & Tips

Yongpyong Resort, located at the eastern edge of South Korea, offers a wide range of facilities, amenities, and activities for visitors to enjoy throughout the year. We traveled out to Youngpyong last week to get the full scoop ahead of this year’s ski season! In this blog, we’ll break down everything the resort has to offer as well as what activities you should check out in the area.

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1. Accommodations

The Yongpyong Ski Resort offers various lodging options to suit different preferences and group sizes. We took a quick tour of each of the main rooms across the three central accommodation buildings and we’ve summarized what you can expect from each below:

Dragon Valley Hotel

Yongpyong’s most hotel-style offering, Dragon Valley is made up of Western-style rooms, suites, and Korean-style ondol rooms. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and basic bathroom essentials like shampoo & conditioner. Single-use items like a toothbrushes can also be purchased from the onsite vending machines.

Tower Condo

The Tower Condo is ideal for guests looking for a more convenient AirBNB-style experience, with a larger group or enjoying a longer trip. Each room includes the basics as well as a kitchen with a good-sized refrigerator, microwave, & dining area. The Tower Condo rooms are connected via a walkway to many of the facilities’ alternative entertainment options including bowling!

Greenpia

Just to the right of the main slopes, Greenpia offers Yongpyong’s arguably most luxurious condominium-style rooms. Each room is fully equipped with amenities including a full kitchen with a stove, a separate living room area & more.

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Want to know more about the accommodation options at Yongpyong Ski Resort? Check out our blog here for the breakdown of each option!

2. Resort Amenities

Dining

The Chalet

Found in the lobby of the Dragon Valley, The Chalet offers an inviting environment for breakfast (served 7am – 10am) and a truly delicious traditional Korean-style dinner!

- The Chalet Breakfast Buffet at Yongpyong Ski Resort

Mona Bakery

Missed breakfast time (like me) or just looking for a quick dessert or coffee on your way to the slopes? Look no further than Mona Bakery in the lobby of the Dragon Valley Hotel. With fresh-baked goodies including their own version of Korea’s ubiquitous salt bread, you don’t want to skip over this sweet shop!

Fitness Center, Spa, and Wellness Center

Whether you’ve got a daily appointment with a treadmill or you’re looking for something to soothe sore muscles after a good day on the slopes – the facilities at Dragon Valley have got you’ve covered! With a full sauna, a complete fitness center & more, there’s definitely something for everyone.

Dragon Strike Indoor Entertainment

Dragon Strike offers guests an alternative entertainment option to heading outside, perfect for poor weather days or a little variety on a longer trip. From bowling, to billiards, karaoke & more, this area found on the B1 level of the Tower Plaza is the perfect change of pace.

Laundry Facilities

Don’t bother dragging along dirty clothes. Whether you hit a mud patch unexpectedly or just worked up a bit too much of a sweat on the course – Fret not! Tucked into the book cafe on the lobby level of the Tower Plaza, Yongpyong offers guests a convenient 24-hour coin laundry.

Dragon Plaza

Last but not least, connected to the right of the main Dragon Valley Hotel, we visited the Dragon Plaza. It hosts a variety of food & cafe vendors and acts as a hub to the slopes & access to the famous Balwangsan Mountain. It is incredibly lively during peak season as a go-between the lodging & the mountain, with various shops including equipment rentals, a food court, free & paid storage lockers, and most importantly – the entrance to the Mt. Balwangsan Cable Car.

3. Ski and Snowboard Facilities

Yongpyong Resort is known as “Korea’s Ski Mecca” and offers excellent winter sports facilities for skiers, snowboarders & families alike. This includes 28 varied ski slopes, 14 lifts, including the Balwangsan Cable Car, over 3,000 sets of rental equipment, plenty of storage options, and a maximum daily capacity of 25,000 guests.

The peak season for slopes at Yongpyong is around mid-November to mid-March as they rely heavily on the area’s abundance of natural snow.

4. Other Fun Activities Off the Slopes

Balwangsan Cable Car

The Balwangsan Cable Car takes visitors to the summit of Mt. Balwangsan, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. It’s a popular attraction in all seasons thanks to the mountain’s incredible views and its appearance in some of Korea’s most beloved K-dramas, including Goblin & Winter Sonata.

Ani-Fore

Ani-Fore coming from the combination of the words ‘Animal’ & ‘Forest’ is a healing retreat tucked into the enchanting mountains of Yongpyong. Accessible by both footpaths & a convenient monorail, Ani-fore invites guests to meet cute Alpacas, rabbits & more while experiencing the beauty found only in the stillness of the forest. The animals are incredibly friendly, and even though it wasn’t the ‘perfect’ season for snowy-views, we found visiting the forest so refreshing!

Yongpyong Ski Resort Ani-Fore: Monorail + Alpaca Farm + Spruce Healing Forest Discount Ticket

Golf Facilities

For golf enthusiasts, the Yongpyong also offers 2 private 18-hold courses and 1 public 9-hole course during the ski off-season, from mid-March to mid-November.

Yongpyong WaterPark Peak Island

Yongpyong Water Park, also known as Peak Island, is a unique park nestled into the mountains of the Yongpyong resort. With both indoor and outdoor facilities, it can easily be enjoyed year-round and features clean water sourced from Daegwallyeong.

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Want to explore nearby winter favorites like Seoraksan, the Pyeongchang Trout Festival, or Gangneung? Book this private tour departing from Yongpyong Ski Resort for a hassle-free adventure!

Private Tour from Yongpyong Ski Resort (Half Day/Full Day): Seoraksan/ Pyeongchang Trout Festival/ Gangneung City & more

INART Media Art Exhibit

INART invites visitors on an enchanted journey into a world where light, sound, and imagination merge. Wander through interactive installations inspired by nature, fantasy, and imagination, where vivid lightscapes, soothing soundscapes, and even gentle scents blend into a dreamlike atmosphere.

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Yongpyong Resort offers a comprehensive experience for visitors, combining natural beauty with modern amenities. Whether you’re interested in winter sports, golfing, or simply enjoying the mountain scenery, the resort provides a range of options to suit different preferences and seasons.

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