TRAVEL INFO: YONGPYONG SKI RESORT, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

 

Dragon Valley Hotel, Yongpyong Resort (now branded as Mona Yongpyong) in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do.While the resort is approximately 124 miles (200km) from Seoul, it is a flagship destination often included in "Seoul ski packages" for international travelers. Based on your description of the "Green Forest Hotel" and the mountain villas in your photos, the resort features several distinct zones.

In 2005, Yongpyong was at the height of its fame as the primary filming location for the massive Hallyu drama Winter Sonata, making it the most visited resort for international tourists during that era. The resort is designed with European-style aesthetic, featuring high-rise condominiums and lower-profile villa clusters nestled directly against the slopes. 

My "Green Forest Memory", because the hotel is situated at the foot of Mount Balwangsan, which is famous for its lush forests and "sky Garden" greenery.

The Igloo-style structures in my first photo were part of the resort's seasonal themed play areas often set up for families and tourists. 

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, KL

31/12/2025: 10.06 p.m