The Skywalk is situated at the peak of Balwangsan, the 12th highest mountain in South Korea.
The structure is designed to rotate, allowing visitors to see the entire horizon without walking around the platform.
It is part of a larger complex at Yongpyong Resort, which was a primary venue for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
The cable car ride to the summit spans approximately 3.7 kilometers.
The site includes a 'Sky Garden' trail that features indigenous alpine flora.
The mountain is known for its rare yew trees, some of which are hundreds of years old.
The Balwangsan Skywalk is a circular glass-floored observation deck located at an elevation of 1,458 meters above sea level on Mount Balwangsan. It is reached via the Balwangsan Cable Car, which transports visitors from the base of the Yongpyong Resort. The structure features a 360-degree rotating observation deck, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Taebaek Mountain range. The floor is constructed from reinforced glass, providing a direct view of the forest canopy below. It is recognized as the highest skywalk in South Korea.
The center of the glass-floored rotating platform looking out toward the mountain range.
Bring a windbreaker or extra layer, as temperatures at the summit are significantly lower than at the resort base.
Check weather conditions before departing, as the platform closes during high-wind events or heavy fog.
Use the provided shoe covers if required to prevent scratching the glass floor.
Do not visit during thick cloud cover or heavy rain, as the view is entirely obscured.
Operations are subject to suspension during inclement weather conditions and high winds.
Avoid running on the glass floor; refrain from leaning over the perimeter railings.
