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Guryong Falls Sogeumgang

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Samsan-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Guryong Falls (구룡폭포) refers to the group of nine waterfalls, varying in size, located over a three-kilometer stretch of Sogeumgang River (소금강), Cheonghak-dong (청학동), Odaesan National Park (오대산). ‘Guryong’ means nine dragons and legend has it that each of the waterfalls was occupied by a dragon. The 6th waterfall is particularly attractive. It is simultaneously the most magnificent and serene of the falls, which is why it is also known as the ‘Gentleman’s Waterfall.’ Two kilometers away from the 6th waterfall, is a curious-looking piece of rock called ‘Manmulsang.’ The name literally means ‘tens of thousands of different looks.’ Some of these looks have earned it to other names such as ‘Giant Rock,’ ‘Phantom-Face Rock,’ ‘Iworam,’ and ‘Candlestick Rock’.

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Hiking Course

* Sogeumgang Parking lot - Geumgangsa Temple (금강사) - Guryong Falls (구룡폭포) - Manmulsang (만물상) - Noinbong Peak (노인봉) - Jingogae Hill (진고개) (13.6km, 7 hours)
* Sangwonsa Temple (상원사) - Birobong Peak (비로봉) - Sangdangbong Peak (상당봉) - Bukdaesa Temple (북대사) - Sangwangsa Temple (상왕사) (12.7km, 5 hours)

Natural Preservation Period (closed to public)

Seasonal Forest Fire Prevention Period
Feb 1 – May 15, Nov 15 – Dec

*Schedule subject to change by park ranger orders, based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions. Please see the park homepage before visiting.

Restricted Mountain Areas

All locations not listed as open

Admission Fees

Free of charge
* Admission to Guryongsa Temple
Adults 2,000 won / Youth 700 won / Children 400 won

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

Free of charge

Access

From Gangneung Bus Terminal.
Take bus 303 and get off at Sogeumgang Ticket Office. (40min)

OR
From Jumunjin Bus Terminal, take bus 300 and get off at Yeongok.
Transfer to bus 303 and get off at Sogeumgang Ticket Office.

Samsan-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do


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