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DSwede Says: Back in 1996, the North Korean (DPRK) launched the most recent in a series of covert naval submarine missions. However, this one did not go as smoothly as planned.After running aground and damaging the rudders and propellers, the submarine was captured by the South Korean...
skootter01 Says: Odae-san is Korea's 6th or 7th highest peak and is not that hard of a climb. The scenery rivals the more popular Seorak, but without all of the people. The best time to go is fall when the leaves are all changing color and the cool weather makes for a pleasant day.The...
Dragon Valley Hotel: Stay in a hotel next to the Ski School
bpacker Says: I stayed at this hotel as it was included in my hotel and ski package. I paid about US $350 per person for 4days and 3nights so it was quite a fair deal as my package included my accomodation at the 5*hotel , rental of ski equipment and lift passes and my return trip to...
Hot grilled squid: Eat at Hwenggye
bpacker Says: Well, since we're on the topic of food, let me just say that the food at Yong Pyong is overpriced and it sucked big time. It's only good for carbo-loading in between skiing so head for Hwengye(the little ski village below Yong Pyong) for dinner or lunch.There's lots of...
Ski, Snowboarding, etc: Lots of life at the Ski Slopes
bpacker Says: There's not much life at Hwengye or Yong Pyong Resort, all the action there is belong to the brightly - lit ski slopes till 12am.
Sokcho to KangNung to Hwengye to Yong Pyong
bpacker Says: It's pretty easy to get to Yong Pyong Ski Resort due to the efficient bus system of Korea. All buses here seem to run on time and it's pretty easy to purchase ticket, provided you know how to pronounce the name of the place you're going!I travelled to Yong Pyong from Sokcho...
bpacker Says: There's a free shuttle bus from Yong Pyong to the little town of Hwengye . It stops right at the express bus terminal and the bus schedule is pasted at the recep of the terminal itself.
bpacker Says: Now if you are going to Yong Pyong, try as much as possible to stay at the condo as every apartment has a kitchenette. It's cheaper to cook your own stuff and also there's this supermart that sells everything, from instant noodles to tooth paste.
No kettle in the 5* hotel over here...
bpacker Says: Up till today, I don't understand why the 5* hotel didn't provide a simple kettle for hot water. I had to call conceirge each time I wanted hot water for my instant noodles. It drove me nuts and I'm sure it made them insane too. What's a $20 item for some sanity and customer...
bpacker Says: It's difficult to ski here especially if you are a beginner. If failing to keep your balance is not bad enough, there are obstacles all over the beginner's slope ! Yes, there's:1) lots of daft snowboarders who don't think twice about sitting in the middle of the slope to...
bpacker Says: Have you been shoved aside or squashed in a Korean subway? Yes, the same thing happens here, be careful of skiers who didn't think twice about pushing or shoving their way around when they queue. I guess the average Korean patience runs short as the queue at ski lifts are...
bpacker Says: Ski Equipment is available for rental in Yong Pyong Resort or Hwengye ( Village below Mountain ). Believe it's cheaper to rent it at the village.
YongPyong:Take a cruise on the gondola
bpacker Says: This cable car ride is quite comparable to the one in Langkawi (Malaysia) as it is a whopping 3.7km long joyride. You'll get to see a bird's eye view of KangNung, snowy mountain tops and the peak of Mount Balwang.I think it cost about US$10 per person for the ride ( both...
YongPyong:A restaurant at the top of the world
bpacker Says: Fancy dining at more than 1400m above sea level? There is a beautiful Western restaurant that's situated at the peak of Mt Balwang or Dragon's Peak. This place is only accessible by the gondola, so after you make a quick exit from the gondola station, climb the steps to the...
YongPyong:Taking a Snowy Walk in the Daytime
bpacker Says: Yong Pyong can be quite scenic so why not take a walk during the day time while the rest of the people are on the slopes? No point slugging it out there unless you're from a European elite ski patrol troop.
Snow Festivals: Hwengye and Yong Pyong
bpacker Says: There's a couple of snow festivals here, the more notable one being the Fun, Snow and Ski Festival and a smaller scale one at Hwengye. I chanced upon the smaller one in Hwengye when I was walking about and since they weren't quite ready yet, I walked in for free to look at...
bpacker Says: Who cares about skiing and those ungodly queues?? Let's just make a snowman!!!
bpacker Says: I was quite surprised to find out that there are some similarities to inline skating and skiing. Since I blade frequently , it didn't take me too long to figure out how to ski and brake on those darn things. So if you intend to pick up skiing , try roller blading first and...
bpacker Says: Unless you are one of Norwegian's elite ski patrol troop, I'll seriously advise to avoid skiing in the morning. Ski at night, the whole place ain't exactly yours but you'll preserve your sanity as the crowds are not so bad. Don't worry about the lighting, Yong Pyong is so...
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Who cares about skiing and those ungodly queues?? Let's just make a snowman!!!
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Ok, here's the pop quiz for you, do you recognise the picture above? If you do, proceed, if not, surf elsewhere. I went on a mini WS tour while I was at Yong Pyong, much to my husband's horror....he...
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Gateway to the untouched north
Geongneung is a modest town on the North East coast. The North Korean boarder is not far from here, so the beaches may or may not be open to the public (for security pursposes & possible landmines)....
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