On my Previous post, I introduced about Bears Town Ski Resort(베어스타운리조트 스키장).
A mini booklet made by me about this wonderful resort:
On my last WOW Korea Trip, I personally visited the place and it is so amazing.
Facade of the building amazed me and literally brings me to a mini ski wonderland.
A picture speaks a thousand, millions, or billions of word, so here you go!
You can see how friendly the staff is, when I asked her for a photo
First we went to get our attire and equipments at the building just beside the Tower Condo
Now that we are ready........
Let's go! VAMONOS!
http://www.bearstown.com/_lang_eng/about/resortmap.asp
We took snowboarding class, and had practised in the trainer zone, known as the Little Bear.
The instructor was very friendly and very helpful.
Though we couldn't have a lot of time to learn and train, with our progress being very far from professional. He had been very understanding that everyone wished to snowboard like a professional, hence he is like Santa and made our wish came true.
he asked me not do anything and just stop when I was told. Without any hesitation, I gave my life and trust to him, and all I can say that it is extremely enjoyable, thrilling and AWESOME!
Being someone who is bad at balance and controlling my body movement, to snowboard like this, is like a mission impossible(Though I believe that nothing is impossible, it is not very possible in such as short span of time)
Hence, I am very thankful to the instructor and at the end of the class, I managed to manoeuvre myself quite abit.
I also wanna thanks Hyojin and Manager Johnny, who had taken up their precious time to dance with me in the ski resort.(Because I couldn't stop, so it looks like as if we are dancing cha cha with them grabbing this clumsy girl)
Also, to all my friends and the one and only Sumin Manager who I had fun together!
Skiing
After getting the momentum of how to navigate, some of us went to the family zone designated for beginner and I could say it is really for skilful beginner. But, like the saying, no pain no gain! Overcome your fear, without risking your own safety, GO GO GO!
Always remember the"A" shape
Accommodation- Villa Condo ( Champion)- Block 72, 305
One thing I love Bear Town is their accommodation! We stayed in the newly renovated Villa Condo.
The room "Champion", is a 2 bedroom apartment. The entire apartment is very cosy with Christmas decoration at the small chimney.
Not to say, it is very spacious where you can jump around or do the halem shake anywhere!
One of the room is the Korean Traditional Ondol Style(with thick bedding) and the other is equipped with a King size bed:D
Supper!
Abstracted from http://www.bearstown.com/_lang_eng/condo/villa.asp
Unit : Won / VAT included
| Room type | week days / weekend | Price | Capacity |
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| Panda (22 TYPE) | week days | 240,000 | Up to 5 people |
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| weekend | 240,000 | Up to 5 people |
| Champion (29 TYPE) | week days | 300,000 | Up to 6 people |
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| weekend | 300,000 | Up to 6 people |
Room Fixtures
| Category | Tower cond / Villa condo |
|---|
| Funiture | Bed or ondol / Dining Table / Chairs / Sofa(29.22.34TYPE)/Electric kuktap/Dressing table |
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| Appliances&Utensils | TV / Telephone / Refrigerator / Air Conditioning / Hair Drier / Rice Cooker / Hot Plate |
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| Toiletries | Towel / Soap etc. |
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| Bedding | Covers / Bedding / Pillow |
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| Etc. | a coat hanger/Cleaning materials/a clothes horse |
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Pros: Spectacular view, spacious, cosy, well furnished
Cons: No elevator and wifi.
Accommodation Type 2: Tower Condo
For those who views elevator and wifi as an important factor for accommodation!
I would highly recommend the Tower Condo:)
Some of my friends stayed there and had heard many positive feedback about their stay.
However, it is not as spacious as compared to Villa tower.
Unfortunately, my friend(above) didnt take photo of his room except this. But, from the doorstep of his room, it looks like a nice cozy ensuite room with two beds:D
Price Table
Unit : Won / VAT included
| Room type | week days / weekend | Price | Capacity |
|---|
| Little bear (14 TYPE) | week days | 176,000 | Up to 4 people |
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| weekend | 192,000 | Up to 4 people |
| Big bear (29 TYPE) | week days | 253,000 | Up to 5 people |
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| weekend | 276,000 | Up to 5 people |
Room Fixtures
| Category | Tower cond / Villa condo |
|---|
| Funiture | Bed or ondol / Dining Table / Chairs / Sofa(29.22.34TYPE)/Electric kuktap/Dressing table |
|---|
| Appliances&Utensils | TV / Telephone / Refrigerator / Air Conditioning / Hair Drier / Rice Cooker / Hot Plate |
|---|
| Toiletries | Towel / Soap etc. |
|---|
| Bedding | Covers / Bedding / Pillow |
|---|
| Etc. | a coat hanger/Cleaning materials/a clothes horse |
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For reservation: +82 031 540 5151(Phone)
For any enquiries: http://www.bearstown.com/_lang_eng/about/contact.asp
For more information: http://www.bearstown.com/_lang_eng/condo/tower.asp
Food and beverage
There is a food court with KFC and Korea cuisine inside the building.
My Lunch at the Food Court- Ginseng Oxtail Soup
Also in the main building, which is the same building as the Tower Condo, there is a cafeteria which is a great place to have your breakfast(Buffet Style).
Here is some pictures of the Cafeteria
Just in case you had not read my previous post, which YOU SHOULD:), the following are more details about this fantastic resort.
 Rental Fees |
 (won)
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Type
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Full Day
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Half Day
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Night
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Ski
|
30,000
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22,000 [am] /
24,000 [pm]
|
24,000
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Snowboard
|
40,000
|
28,000
|
28,000
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Type
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Full Day
|
Half Day
|
Night
|
Fees
|
46,000
|
35,000
|
38,000
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Operating Hours
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09:30-16:45
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09:00-12:30 /
13:00-16:45
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18:20-22:30
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Type
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Hours
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Ski[1:15]
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Ski[1:1]
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Snowboard
[1:5]
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Snowboard
[1:1]
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Full Day
|
10:00-12:00,
14:00-16:00
|
60,000
|
260,000
|
60,000
|
260,000
|
Half Day
|
10:00-12:00 /
14:00-16:00
|
42,000
|
180,000
|
42,000
|
180,000
|
Night
|
19:00-21:00
|
42,000
|
180,000
|
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-
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* English lessons are available.
Credit : http://asiaenglish.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/SI/SI_EN_3_3_3_9.jsp
Transportation: Take Seoul Subway Line 2, head towards Gangbyeon Station. From exit 4, cross the street and walk to the right, where you will find a street again. Cross the street and at the bus stop, Take Bus 11 (강변역A) and get off at Bears Town (베어스타운).
-Bus Operates from 6:05 -00:20( 15-20 mins interval)
Since you are now in here, won't it be great to visit some of the famous attraction around!
Introducing my Top 3!
1)Garden of Morning Calm- Famous Filming Site
Simply love this place! A step closer to nature and beautiful architecture
Check out my previous post for more information and photos:
http://wheretogoandeat.blogspot.kr/2015/11/the-garden-of-morning-calm.html
2) Petite France- A must visit for Little Prince and K Drama Lovers
This is a french culture village which allows visitors to experience the french culture through food,clothing and more!
Heard of the korea drama- Beethoven Virus? Secret Garden? My Love from the Star?
Here is the film scence for these dramas! So, K Drama Lovers what are you waiting for?
Come and experience the french culture in korea and also breath the oygen that your favourite cast had once breath!
Address: Gyeonggido gapyeongfun cheongpyeongmyeon goseongri 616경기도 가평군 청평면 고성리 616
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Operating Hours:09:00-18:00
Direction: From Cheongpyeong Station (청평역) exit 2, take the (청평역) exit 2, take the Gapyeong Tourist Shuttle Bus
Pochen Art Vallery- Korea's first shared culture and art complex
The site used to be a granite quarry! Just like the photo below.
A popular art complex with over 1,000,000visitors in 2014, it provides a range of activities such as weekend performances.
One good new! Just last Aug, the Pocheon Art Valley Astronomical Science Museum was open!
For more information: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1770978
3)Herb Island- Calling all Mediterranean Herbs Lovers
A great place to visit as it consists of an indoor Botanical Garden with over 180 different type of Mediterranean herbs and an Outdoor Botanical Garden with Mediterranean herbs surrounded by nature.
For more information:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1051901
P.S. Credits to the owners of the photo used(including myself)
