“No AC Needed”: High1 Water World Offers Cool Forest Escape at 900m
Creatrip Team
22 days ago
High1 Water World, located around 900 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Baekdudaegan range in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, has opened for summer with a cool, mosquito-free forest atmosphere that makes air conditioning unnecessary. The resort’s indoor and outdoor areas total about 51,038 m², offering generous space per visitor and convenient onsite parking for 1,046 cars. Unusually, the waterpark uses Grade-1 pristine valley water drawn from the upstream Mureung Valley of the Namhan River—home to the endangered trout yeolmokeo (열목어)—resulting in clean, fresh-feeling pools that attract families with sensitive-skinned children. The park is divided into three zones: Family Zone (with shallow “bebe pool” and therapeutic “bade pool”), Island Zone (featuring the fast “X River” and the huge dumping “Island Play”), and the highlight Poseidon Zone, which produces 3-meter waves and adrenaline-pumping rides like the Poseidon Blaster slide. This year also introduces Korea’s first waterproof VR attractions on slides and a VR snorkeling area with transparent glass pool floors, blending physical thrills with immersive metaverse visuals. Between the cool mountain breezes, clear valley water, and high-tech attractions, High1 promises a refreshing alternative to city heat and humid tropical nights.
