Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort, Winter sports resort in Daegwallyeong-myeon, South Korea.
Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort is a winter sports complex with six ski slopes stretching about 1.4 kilometers and a vertical drop of 160 meters from the summit at 960 meters elevation. The site includes on-site hotels for accommodations and facilities for various winter recreational activities.
Construction began in 2003 on former farmland and the resort opened in 2011 as part of Gangwon Province's Olympic infrastructure plan. This development prepared the region to host the 2018 Winter Games.
The place gained world attention when it hosted Olympic skiing and jumping events in 2018, drawing athletes and spectators from around the globe. Today, visitors experience the legacy of this international competition in the facilities and infrastructure.
The resort is best visited during winter months and offers slopes for different skill levels. On-site hotels make it convenient to stay for multiple days and enjoy both skiing and other recreational activities.
During summer months, the winter slopes transform into a massive wildflower garden covering about 100,000 square meters. This seasonal change shows how ski facilities can serve completely different purposes outside the winter season.
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