Hightlight
-
Accessible
-
Snow Destination
발왕산 관광케이블카
The Balwangsan Tourist Cable Car, located at Yongpyong Resort in Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, boasts the longest cable car course in Korea, spanning 7.4 kilometers.
The cable car reaches the summit of Balwangsan Mountain, at an elevation of 1,458 meters, offering magnificent views of the mountain forest and the Taebaek Mountains for approximately 18-20 minutes.
Near the cable car summit, stroll along the “Millennium Yew Forest Trail,” where you can connect with ancient trees and experience a truly moving experience.
Key Features:
*Location: Yongpyong Resort, 715 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
*Length: 7.4km (Korea’s longest)
*Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays, lunch break 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
*Fare: Approximately KRW 25,000 round-trip for adults, KRW 21,000 for children, free for children under 36 months (2025)
*Facilities: Connected to Balwangsan Skywalk (cable car summit), 360-degree panoramic views, glass-floored skywalk experience
*Nearby Attractions: Yongpyong Resort Ski Resort, Millennium Forest Trail, Balwangsan Yongpyong Tourist Attraction
*Features: Famous as a filming location for the drama “Goblin,” offering beautiful mountain scenery year-round
Millennium Yew Forest Trail
*Location: Balwangsan Peak, Yongsan-ri, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do Nearby
*Trail Length: Approx. 3.2km (Millennium Juyeok Forest Trail)
*Tree Type: Old Juyeok trees (hundreds to over a thousand years old)
*Tour Environment: Barrier-free trail accessible to strollers and wheelchairs
*Natural Healing Effects: A healing forest trail rich in phytoncides
*Auxiliary Facilities: Balwangsu Shelter (natural rock pool), observatory, rest area
*Accessibility: Easy to walk after taking the Yongpyong Resort cable car
ⓒPhoto Korea – 이상윤
