Cheongyang & Deogyusan 3-Day 'Frozen Palace' Ice Castle & Snow Ridge Trekking
Gargantuan ice towers, vintage snow sleds, and high-altitude rime ice walks via scenic gondola
Overview
Quick answer about this trip: Step into a real-life winter wonderland. Witness the colossal, towering ice fountains of Cheongyang Alps Village and enjoy nostalgic winter sledding, before riding the scenic mountain gondola up to Deogyusan Peak for an effortless, spectacular trek along snow-capped ridges covered in glistening rime ice.
Map: Daejeon KTX Station, Exit 3, Premium Bus Parking Bay → Daejeon KTX Station
Season: Winter Peak (Best: Mid-December to Mid-February during the Ice Festival)
Cheongyang-gun (Chungcheongnam-do) & Muju-gun (Jeollabuk-do). Covers pristine inland valleys and high peaks of Deogyusan National Park.
Best For
Highlights▼
Ice Fortress
Gaze at jaw-dropping 10-meter-tall colossal ice fountains at Cheongyang Alps Village
Easy Ridge Trek
Ride a scenic gondola to scale Deogyusan Peak and enjoy an easy walk through coral-like rime ice
Retro Bobsledding
Have a blast sliding down natural snow slopes on nostalgic bobsleds and tubes
Thermal Hot Spring
Soak in a steaming, hot outdoor sulphur hot spring bath after a satisfying mountain trek
Accessibility & Sustainability▼
Age & Accessibility
- 6–72 years old
- Skill Level: Easy
- Audio guide
- Infant seat
- Alps Village snow slopes are unpaved. Deogyusan peak trails are snow-covered and not wheelchair accessible.
Dietary
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- High-quality organic tofu hotpot and traditional potato cakes can easily be customized as vegetarian alternatives.
Sustainability
- Sustainable
- Local business spend
- Carbon offset
- Animal welfare policy
- Public transport
- We actively participate in Cheongyang Alps agricultural community revitalization, and minimize carbon footprints in mountain transportation.
Facilities & Parking
- Walking distance: ~2.8 km total across 3 days
- RestroomWi-FiShowerLocker
- Free secure parking is provided for all private vehicles in resort or private villa sectors.
- Photo service included
What's Included & Excluded▼
Included
- Round-trip premium winterized shuttle service (Starting from Daejeon KTX Station)
- 2 nights premium boutique resort stay (featuring cozy fireplace lounges or private hot tubs)
- All-access day pass to Cheongyang Alps Village Ice Fountain Festival (including sled & bobsled)
- Round-trip scenic Deogyusan Mountain Gondola ticket and safety crampons rental
- All breakfasts, 2 hearty winter lunches (including warm wild mushroom stew and local charcoal barbecue)
Excluded
- KTX train tickets to/from Daejeon KTX Station
- Personal winter clothing (goggles, winter gloves, high-insulation boots)
- Optional heavy winter activities outside the scheduled program
Equipment Provided
- Professional grade winter mountaineering safety crampons and poles
- Traditional charcoal roasting experience kit (chestnuts and sweet potatoes)
- Bespoke snow gaiters to keep boots completely dry
Refund & Safety▼
Refund & Cancellation Policy
100% refund up to 14 days before departure. 50% refund between 7 to 13 days prior. No refunds within 7 days due to snow-season resort limits.
Safety & Requirements
Safety crampons are provided and tightly secured to your boots to ensure zero-slip safety on snow paths. Trails are completely flat.
Insurance Included
Premium multi-coverage domestic travel insurance is included (medical treatment limit up to KRW 100M).
Weather Cancellation Policy
In case of high-wind warnings closing the Deogyusan Gondola, the tour is substituted with a premium traditional winter pottery crafting session and luxury Korean hanok ginseng spa package.
What to Bring
- Strong thermal winter boots or padded shoes with thick socks
- High-insulation heavy jacket, gloves, and earmuffs
- Lip balm and hand moisturizing cream
Experience Guarantee
We guarantee 100% replacement to a luxury indoor winter spa experience and fine ginseng chicken dining if ice fields suffer from unseasonably warm weather.
Allergen Warning
Includes high-altitude mountain herbs, wild mushrooms, wheat gluten, and charcoal pork barbecue.
How to Get There
The KTX train from Seoul Station directly to Daejeon KTX Station takes exactly 1 hour, making it incredibly quick and comfortable.
Meeting Instructions
Our professional driver-guide will meet you inside KTX Daejeon Station arrival waiting lounge holding a UBLONG Winter board.
Itinerary
Cheongyang Ice Fountain Festival tour with professional snapshots
Unlimited snow tubing, bobsledding, and zipline rides
Roasting sweet potatoes and chestnuts on traditional wood fire pits
Route Map
Daejeon KTX Station, Exit 3, Premium Bus Parking Bay
Provider
Ublong Travel
Tourism Business License: 제2026-충남청양-015호
Business Registration: 213-84-88992
24/7 Chat Support Available
What to Bring & Notes
Perfect for families, couples, and photography enthusiasts seeking the ultimate photogenic winter escape with zero planning stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Click the Book button on your preferred departure date, enter guest details, and your booking is confirmed instantly. The balance is due 7 days before departure.
- Full refund up to 30 days before departure, 50% refund up to 15 days before, and no refund after that. See the Cancellation Policy section on this page for full details.
- Most trips require at least 4 guests to depart. If the minimum is not met 14 days before departure, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled.
- All trips are led by guides fluent in both Korean and English. You can check the languages available on each trip's detail page.
- Pickup inclusion varies by trip. Products with pickup included will state it in the [What's Included] section on the detail page.