In the South Korean city of Pyeongchang is the Phoenix Pyeongchang ski resort. It belongs to the province of Gangwon-Do and is considered one of the most respectable in the country.
general information
The attraction is located in the mountains of Taebaksan and is a fully equipped town that is suitable for active and fun holidays . In 1995, the complex was opened, and in 4 years Phoenix Park was nominated as an official tourist destination.
In order to go skiing, you need to come here from December to March, when the trails are covered with an even layer of snow. In the rest of the time you can play golf, take a walk in picturesque places and just have a good rest in nature. The resort has several modern areas that are suitable for snowboarders:
- rails;
- round-quater;
- table-pipe;
- Half-pipe, etc.
Also in Phoenix Park is equipped with 12 ski runs that have a FIS certificate and have a different level of complexity. Here you can go as professionals (descents Dizzy Course and Champion Course), and beginners (Penguin Run). The highest peak is at a level of 1050 m. From here you can see a stunning panorama.
In the resort there are:
- ski school;
- rental of equipment;
- the center of aromatherapy;
- billiards;
- shooting range;
- 8 lifts and an eight-seater gondola;
- The condominium is one of the highest in the country;
- outdoor swimming pools;
- restaurants and cafes.
What is the famous resort?
Phoenix Park is known to the whole world for such events:
- here is a Euro-villa, in which the popular series "Autumn in my Heart" was shot;
- in the resort in 2018 will be the XXIII Winter Olympics.
In connection with this event in the territory of Phoenix Park, construction work is underway. It is planned to build a leading ski center in all East Asia and improve the infrastructure of the resort.
Where to stay?
In Phoenix Park there are several hotels and hostels . The most popular hotels among tourists are Phoenix Park Hotel and Phoenix Island. These institutions are rated at 4 stars. On their territory there are rental offices, bowling, slot machines, playgrounds, shops, ice rink, nightclubs, karaoke bar, restaurants of Chinese and Korean cuisine .
Features of visit
The cost of rental equipment in Phoenix Park depends on what time of day you take it. For example, at night athletes will pay $ 17.5 for skis, and $ 22 for the day, $ 21 for snowboards and $ 26.5 for snowboards, respectively. You can rent equipment for several hours.
High-altitude resort is open every day from 08:30 until 16:30. After that, tourists are asked to go out for a couple of hours to bring the tracks in order. The second time the complex accepts athletes from 18:30 and until 22:00 hours. At this time it is highlighted by millions of lights and resembles a real winter fairy tale.
How to get to Phoenix Park?
Seoul is a 3-hour drive from the resort. You can get here in several ways:
- By train. The railway connects Pyeongchang, the South Korean capital and the city of Gangneung .
- By car on the high-speed highway of Endon.
- By bus. It departs from the eastern terminal, called the Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, to the village of Chongpyeong. From here, free shuttle buses run to Phoenix Park. They run from 09:00 in the morning until 21:00 in the evening.