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High1 Ski Resort (하이원리조트 스키장)

137585 2021-12-13

500, High1-gil, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1588-7789

High1 Ski Resort is equipped with lifts and ski slopes for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced skiers, providing an enjoyable environment for the whole family. It is also designed to be the most environmental-friendly ski resort in the nation. Preserving the mountain while making the slopes, in spring various wild edible greens are seen and in summer many wild flowers bloom, making the resort an eco-travel attraction all year round. The revolving restaurant at the mountain top, 1,340 meters above sea level, provides an amazing view of the surrounding area with one full rotation every hour.

Jisan Forest Ski Resort (지산 포레스트 리조트 스키장)

160148 2021-11-19

267, Jisan-ro, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-644-1200

Jisan Forest Resort, which opened in December 1996, makes for the perfect one-day trip from Seoul. It is located only forty minutes from the capital and is covered with beautiful white pines.

The ski slopes were developed to be environmentally-friendly, making it a popular attraction for the locals. With the latest snow removal machine, the drive from Seoul is safer, letting more people come to the resort at night to enjoy night skiing. For those visiting with family, the beginner courses makes it easy to learn how to ski and snowboard.

Furthermore, Icheon ceramics complex is a mere 15 minutes away, offering a variety of sights to see and ceramicware experience programs to enjoy. Everland Amusement park and a hot springs complex are also located very close by.

Dokdo Island Observatory Cable Car (독도전망대 케이블카)

11740 2021-10-02

Dodong-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6427

The Dokdo Island Observatory Cable Car, from which one can get a bird's eye view of Ulleungdo Island, is a must-see tourist attraction. Located inside the Dodong Yaksu Park, the cable car takes visitors up to Manghyangbong Peak. When the sky is really clear (about 50 days a year), you can see as far as Dokdo Island that is located 92 kilometers away. This is also the first place to view the rising sun in Ulleungdo Island.

Gapyeong Sledding Hills (가평사계절썰매장)

20163 2021-08-31

5-20, Gitdaebong-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8078-8048

Located in Deokhyeon-ri, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, Gapyeong Sledding Hills is close to Jojongcheon Stream and clean valleys. It operates water sledding hills during summer and ice sledding hills during winter to give a fun experience to children. Spanning the area of 9,780㎡, it is comprised of varied slopes, moving walkways, snack bar, restaurant, resting area, changing room, shower facility, outdoor swimming pool for children and adults, shaded shelter and other subsidiary facilities. It is the sole leisure experience area for families located in the metropolitan area.

Aranaby Zipline (아라나비(스카이 어촌체험))

21678 2021-08-13

35-7, Gonghang-gil 127beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9002

As “Ara” means ocean and "naby" means butterfly in Korean, Aranaby conveys an image of butterflies flying over the ocean. Aranaby Zipline offers a zipline from18 meter-high tower and flies 300 meters across the ocean.

Popular as an eco-tourism activity in diverse countries from the United States to Australia and European countries, ziplines can be enjoyed year-round by people of various ages. Visitors can be assured of their safety as the company has already applied for two patents related to safety, passed safety tests required by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, and offers a comprehensive liability insurance package.

There are many attractions nearby including Namhangjin Beach, trekking course, Anmok Coffee Street and more.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 2] Homeland Fortification Trail ([강화 나들길 제2코스] 호국돈대길)

23046 2021-08-11

24, Cheonghadong-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-1906

The Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trails are a collection of walking paths along the coast of Ganghwa Island that connect the watchtowers and and walls of Ganghwasanseong Fortress, as well as royal tombs and other historically significant sites from the Goryeo dynasty that dot the island.

[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 2] Homeland Fortification Trail
Course 2 stretches over a 17 kilometer area between Gapgotdon Watchtower and Chojijin Fort. This trail showcases the history of the island and the changes that happened before and after the opening of the port. The course follows a coastal road that is particularly beautiful in spring and fall.

Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 클럽&요트)

20420 2021-07-30

160, Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-8400

Located behind the National Assembly building, Seoul Marina Club & Yacht presents a beautiful landscape with the Hangang River surrounding the marina. Night yacht tour provides a special experience with the nightscape of Seoul and the Seoul Marina Club & Yacht provides the only helicopter tour in Seoul.

Busan Sports Complex (부산종합운동장)

18017 2021-07-22

344, World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan
+82-51-504-8001

Established in 1986, the Busan Sports Complex features the main stadium, Sajik indoor swimming pool, an indoor gymnasium, Sajik Baseball Ground, and an athletes' training center. The main stadium was the venue for the 2002 Asian Games and several matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The Busan Sports Complex regularly hosts international sporting and cultural events, while providing excellent facilities for personal as well as group training.

Muju Rafting (무주래프팅)

12915 2021-07-17

5-11, Jamdu-gil, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
+82-63-322-7745

Muju Rafting resort is located on the upper Geumgang River and offers rafting, survival game, hiking, and fishing programs. The area is over 9,900 ㎡ in size and can accommodate lodging for up to 200 guests.

E-World Sledding Hills (이월드 눈썰매장)

18423 2021-07-08

200, Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-620-0001

E-World is a European-style theme park that comprises a Tower and Park. The park is visited by over 3 million visitors every year, placing the attraction as an entertainment landmark that represents the southern region. E-World's sledding hill can be enjoyed year round, with a grassy sledding hill in summer and snowy sledding slopes in winter.

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