There is a pass called Masik in Kangwon Province of the DPRK, and its name means that the geographical features of mountain are so steep that even horses have to take a rest to go over it.

 

The pass, which preserves the ecological environment of deep mountain as it is, has become a favourite haunt of sports tourists since the emergence of the Masikryong Ski Resort.

 

This comprehensive base for winter sports covers a total area of 14 square kilometres.

 

The resort consists of 10 high-level ski courses and middle- and primary-level ski courses, including the one that stretches down over 5 000 metres from Taehwa Peak rising more than 1 360 metres above the sea, a snow playground for children and a skating rink.

 

There is also furnished with a ski lift and travelator for skiers, fans and tourists and resting places, helicopter landing sites, observation posts and first-aid stations are provided in different places.

 

The Masikryong Hotel and other service buildings are nestled around the terminal to blend in well with the resort, offering convenience to the sports tourists.

 

Rich fauna and flora resources, fresh air, beautiful forests and natural spring water add more to the charm of the resort as a sports tourist attraction.

 

After having a good time in the ski resort, a place linking the east to the west in the central part of Korea, tourists can visit Myongsasimni and other scenic spots along the East Sea of Korea.