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- From pleasant, delightful travel with friends to quiet, retiring travel for couples to comforting, happy travel with family Storytelling from a diversity of regular High1 Resort visitors is included.
Taking full fun out of High1 Resort is indeed guaranteed, with the help of this guidebook.
Clear sky, even refreshing weather! When the season changes, and you get the urge to get away, let the wind carry you here.Stirred by the highly popular TV Reality Variety Show, having some time-off with friends is currently epidemic. Oh, well, let’s go! Driven by such mood, a threesome or maybe a group of five gathered, and all agreed on a plan for a getaway. Where is a good place to go? Donghae Ocean? Again?
Friend! Wishing for something new and pleasant? Then, do away with the same old pattern of traveling. Why don’t we head to Taebaek, the first village beneath the sky; at the last bend of the road in Jeongseon-gun is High1 Resort! Options for accommodations at High1 Resort are quite varied. Traveling with friends calls for a condo rather than a hotel. If you are looking for something affordable, a studio-style, small heated-floor, standard suite at Valley Condominiums would be a good choice. If you feel like making other friends envious of your awesome photos posted on your web space, a good choice would be a deluxe suite with a fantastic view at Mountain Condominiums.
Magnificent View of Mountain Condominium on the Mountain, One of the Major Attractions of High1 Resort
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View of Valley Condominium and Mountain Condominium
If you are a first-time visitor, you may be interested in savoring the full essence of High1 Resort, ensconced as it is between two regions,
Sabuk and Gohan; get a copy of the High1 Resort guide in the lobby of your lodge. To use the free shuttle bus, check the bus schedule beforehand.
For a short day trip when you need to come back before sunset, taking the sightseeing gondola is a must-do.In particular, during the ski season, these gondolas are full. During other seasons, they are still popular due to the reputation enjoyed by High1 Resort with its massive size and the beautiful surroundings of the majestic mountain range Baekdu-dae-gan, which you can see in your gondola. Besides, the bright autumn leaves of maple trees will take you to cloud nine.
Up high on Mountain Top, the peak of Baekwoon Mountain (1,345m) via gondola, the revolving restaurant is High1 Resort’s symbolic attraction offering a stunning view. “Click” for a photo of yourself with a sweet smile and Top of the Top as backdrop.
A taste of Gangwondo highland cuisine in the revolving restaurant, which completes one revolution every 45 minutes
For a short day trip when you need to come back before sunset, taking the sightseeing gondola is a must-do.In particular, during the ski season, these gondolas are full. During other seasons, they are still popular due to the reputation enjoyed by High1 Resort with its massive size and the beautiful surroundings of the majestic mountain range Baekdu-dae-gan, which you can see in your gondola. Besides, the bright autumn leaves of maple trees will take you to cloud nine.
Up high on Mountain Top, the peak of Baekwoon Mountain (1,345m) via gondola, the revolving restaurant is High1 Resort’s symbolic attraction offering a stunning view. “Click” for a photo of yourself with a sweet smile and Top of the Top as backdrop.
A taste of Gangwondo highland cuisine in the revolving restaurant, which completes one revolution every 45 minutes
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Serves as ski courses or tourism facilities
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Top of the Top, a revolving restaurant
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Alpine Coaster driving 2.2km through the
mountain hills.
On your way down from the Hambacksan Peak where you were captivated by the authentic charm of the province, pay attention to the Alpine Coaster in front of the Mountain SkiHouse. Alpine Coaster, a kind of roller coaster in an amusement park, boasts of 2.2 km driving course, the longest in Korea.Running up and down the rail in the steep hills and hearing or making thrilling shrieks make for real excitement. Want a thrilling escape from your daily grind? Riding the Alpine Coaster is a must-do.
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Kangwon Land Hotel boasts a unique architectural design and runs a casino.
Next stop is the Kangwon Land Casino Hotel right at the bottom of Mountain Condominiums.Apparently, the casino is most known, but Kangwon Land Hotel is the only five-star hotel in the province with its grand exteriors and amenities. This hotel is attractive to visitors seeking beauty to appreciate all–year round.
In particular, when the clock strikes 12 heralding New Year, a fireworks show is put on every year. With lots of elbow room, unlike in Seoul, simply watching spectacular fireworks and firecrackers blooming in the starkly dark night sky will surely double your pleasure of travel.
Strolling along the lakeside path, you will spot a traditional house.
That is Unamjeong, the setting for the TV drama“Parasitic Houseguest.”
After the drama ended, a specialty restaurant opened, serving food from the Chosun Era’s royal meals to dinner of upper class household based on the concept of luxury Korean cuisine.
Strolling along the lakeside path, you will spot a traditional house.
That is Unamjeong, the setting for the TV drama“Parasitic Houseguest.”
After the drama ended, a specialty restaurant opened, serving food from the Chosun Era’s royal meals to dinner of upper class household based on the concept of luxury Korean cuisine.
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Unamjeong, a traditional Korean food restaurant, and the tea ceremony hall
On the other hand, the traditional teahouse Daryegwan is also operating in Unamjeong.
As dusk approaches, Casino Hotel,in keeping with its reputation, starts lighting up with fantastic lights here and there.
Turning around the Sculpture Park path to the back of the man-made lake, you will see the architecture of lights, Loumiarte, amazingly creating the most beautiful night scene in the resort.
Furthermore, on the eves of Christmas and New Year, a fantastic fireworks festival is held.
In spring, summer, and fall, a laser-illuminated music fountain show is staged as the biggest in Asia,
decorating the dark sky every night.
As dusk approaches, Casino Hotel,in keeping with its reputation, starts lighting up with fantastic lights here and there.
Turning around the Sculpture Park path to the back of the man-made lake, you will see the architecture of lights, Loumiarte, amazingly creating the most beautiful night scene in the resort.
Furthermore, on the eves of Christmas and New Year, a fantastic fireworks festival is held.
In spring, summer, and fall, a laser-illuminated music fountain show is staged as the biggest in Asia,
decorating the dark sky every night.
Lumi Arte reflected on the lake and musical fountain show
- Landscape of Mountain Condominiums on top of the mountain, one of High1 Resort’s best features.
- Exterior of Valley Condominiums and Mountain Condominiums.
- Additional use as sightseeing ski resort for some seasons.
- Revolving restaurant on top of the mountain, Top of the Top.
- 2.2 km-long thrilling Alpine Coaster ride on the mountain hills.
- Kangwon Land Hotel with unique exterior and casino in operation.
- Traditional royal court full-course Korean cuisine restaurant Unamjeong’s panoramic view and traditional teahouse Daryegwan.
- Loumiarte reflection on the lake and music fountain show.
- Exterior of Valley Condominiums and Mountain Condominiums.
- Additional use as sightseeing ski resort for some seasons.
- Revolving restaurant on top of the mountain, Top of the Top.
- 2.2 km-long thrilling Alpine Coaster ride on the mountain hills.
- Kangwon Land Hotel with unique exterior and casino in operation.
- Traditional royal court full-course Korean cuisine restaurant Unamjeong’s panoramic view and traditional teahouse Daryegwan.
- Loumiarte reflection on the lake and music fountain show.
