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Seorak Sogongwon Cable Car Tour

설악 케이블카

+82-33-636-4300
www.sorakcablecar.co.kr

1085, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Overview

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The best way to see Seoraksan Mountain if you only have a limited time, is by taking the Seorak Cable Car. However, it is so popular that you sometimes have to wait in line for approximately 2 to 3 hours during the peak seasons (summer vacation and fall foliage seasons) and during the weekends, but during off-seasons, the cable car can be boarded without having to wait in line. Riding up and down the cable car, visitors can view the fascinating rock formations of the Gwongeumseong region as well as the Sogongwon area, Jeohangnyeong, and Ulsanbawi Rock to the north. To the northeast, downtown Sokcho and the East Sea comes into view.

After getting off the cable car, visitors can take a 20 to 30 minute hike to Gwongeumseong to get a birds-eye-view of Oe-Serok. The cable car ascends at a relatively high speed with some excitement. Safety is assured and the scenery can be enjoyed with the guided tour in the cable car. It runs even when it is raining or snowing, but operation may be suspended under windy conditions.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Capacity: Up to 50 people
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-4300
Parking: Use the parking lot located at the Seoraksan National Park
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
* The operation of the cable car can be cancelled due to bad weather condition or regular checkup.
Hours: Hours are subject to change, refer details at the official website.

Updated 2020.08.31

Admission Fees

Round trip: Adults 9,000 won / Children 6,000 won
※ Adults: age of 14 and older (middle school students and up)
※ Children: ages of 3-13 / Children under 36 months old can enter free
※ 3,000 won off from the regular price for only the handicapped
※ Note: in order to use the cable car, visitors must pay for admission fee to the Seoraksan National Park as the property is located inside the park.

Available Facilities

Seorakdong: Restaurant, observatory
Gwongeumseong: Observatory, snack bar, cafe, souvenir shop

Facilities for the Handicapped

Separate restrooms, elevator

Korean Info. Service

Prior reservation is not available, on-site purchase only.

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

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[Bus]
Take an intercity bus to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal.
From Sokcho Terminal, take bus 7 or 7-1.
Get off at Seorak-dong Sogongwon (the last stop).

1085, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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