Gariwangsan Cable Car
가리왕산 케이블카
Converted from the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics downhill ski course lift, it climbs to 1,381 meters in about 20 minutes with views over mountains and clouds.
The Gariwangsan Cable Car runs from Bukpyeong-myeon, on the former Jeongseon alpine ski resort. Its gondolas were the downhill event lifts for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and have been repurposed for sightseeing. The line is about 3.5 km long, takes around 20 minutes one way, and reaches the summit station at about 1,381 meters. The summit has an observation deck and trails overlooking mountain ranges and morning clouds, and you can also see remnants of the Olympic course. Tickets are required, and the cable car is closed on Tuesdays (check the official site). Its operation has been debated several times over ecological restoration of the venue, so confirm before you go. It is about 15 km from Jeongseon-eup.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–18:00 (closed Tuesdays; check official info)
Nearby sights
- Jeongseon Arirang Market
- Byeongbangchi Skywalk
- Jeongseon Rail Bike
- Hwaam Cave
- Mindungsan Silver Grass
- Kangwon Land Casino
- High1 Resort
- Samtan Art Mine