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Seoraksan National Park
- +82-33-636-7700, 7702
- knps.or.kr
Overview
Seoraksan Mountain, the highest amid the Taebaeksanmaek Moutain Range, boasts beautiful landscape and scenery all year round. To the east of Hangyeryeong and Misiryeong Ridges is classified as Oeseorak, to the west is Naeseorak; the Osaek District in the southern region of the Hangyeryeong Ridge is also known as Namseorak.
The Namseorak area is famous for its mineral water, hot springs, and waterfalls including Yongso Falls, Sibi Falls, and Yeosin Falls. Jeongbongsan Mountain (1,424.2m) is also included in the area. There are also several different hiking courses varying in distance and duration.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7700,
+82-33-636-5546, +82-33-672-2883 - Parking
- Available
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
Updated 2017.03.24
Hiking Course
▲ Geumganggul Cave Course (1hr 40min, 3.6km): Sogongwon (소공원) → Waseondae (와선대) → Biseondae (비선대) → Geumganggul Cave (금강굴)
▲ Ulsanbawi Rock Course (2hrs, 3.8km): Sogongwon (소공원) → Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사) → Heundeulbawi Rock/Gyejoam (흔들바위/계조암) → Ulsanbawi Rock (울산바위)
▲ Yongso Waterfall Course (1hr, 3.2km): Yaksuteo Hiking Support Center (약수터탐방지원센터) → Seongguksa Temple (성국사) → Yongso Waterfall (용소폭포) → Yongso Waterfall Hiking Support Center (용소폭포탐방지원센터)
▲ Baekdamsa Temple Course (1hr 30min, 6.5km): Baekdamsa Temple Hiking Support Center (백담탐방지원센터) → Baekdamsa Temple (백담사)
▲ Daeseung Waterfall Course (1hr 20min, 0.9km): Jangsudae (장수대) → Daeseung Waterfall (대승폭포)
▲ Yangpok Course (2hrs 50min, 6.5km): Sogongwon (소공원) → Waseondae (와선대) → Biseondae (비선대) → Gwimyeonam (귀면암) → Yangpok Shelter (양폭대피소)
▲ Suryeomdong Course (3hrs 11.2km): Baekdamsa Temple (백담사) → Yeongsiam (영시암) → Suryeomdong Shelter (수렴동대피소)
▲ Namgyori Course (7hrs 30min, 11.3km): Namgyori (남교리) → Boksungatang (복숭아탕) → Daeseungnyeong (대승령) → Jangsudae (장수대)
▲ Daecheongbong Peak Course (Osaek) (8hrs, 10km): Osaek (오색) → Seorak Waterfall (설악폭포) → Daecheongbong Peak (대청봉) → Seorak Waterfall (설악폭포) → Osaek (오색)
▲ Heullimgol Course (2hrs 50min, 3.3km): Heullimgol Jikimteo (흘림골지킴터) → Deungseondae (등선대) → Yongso Hiking Support Center (용소탐방지원센터)
▲ Gwongeumseong Fortress Course (30min, 1.5km): Sogongwon (소공원) → Cable Car → Gwongeumseong Fortress (권금성)
Mountain Not Access Period
02.16.2012-05.11.2012
※ TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.
Areas Open to the Public
Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터) - Yongso Falls (용소폭포)
Sogongwon (소공원) - Biryong Falls (비룡폭포)
Yeosim Falls (여심폭포) - Yongso Falls (용소폭포)
Restricted Mountain Areas
Hwangjang Falls (황장폭포) - Jangsudae (장수대)
Sogongwon (소공원) - Huiungak shelter (희운각 대피소)
Biseondae (비선대) - Yeongsiam (영시암)
Baekdamsa Temple - Daecheongbong Peak (대청봉)
Namgyo-ri (남교리) - Daeseungnyeong (대승령) - Hangyeryeong (한계령갈림길)
Osaek (오색) - Daecheongbong Peak (대청봉)
Sogongwon (소공원) - Gwongeumseong (권금성) (cable car course excluded)
Oseam (오세암) - Bongjeongam (봉정암)
Entrance of Jujeongol (주전골 입구) - Osaek Heundeulbawi Rock (오색 흔들바위)
Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터) - Mangyeongdae (만경대)
Gombaegol (곰배골) - Gombaeryeong (곰배령) - Gangseon-ri (강선리)
Danmongnyeong (단목령) - Jeombongsan (점봉산) - Gombaeryeong (곰배령)
Facility Utilization Fees
Old-style shelters: 5,000 won
* Peak season: April-May, July-August, October-November
* Old-style shelters: Socheong Shelter, Chibanmok Shelter, Piagol Shelter
Restrooms
Facilities for the Handicapped
No curb/stairs between parking lot and facilities
Parking Fees
Small & Mid-sized cars: 4,000 won (peak season: 5,000 won)
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Reservation Info. for Foreigners
* One person can make a reservation for up to 4 people (shelter) or 1 unit (cabin).
Access
How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Osaek (오색).
* Bus Schedule: 06:30, 08:30, 09:20, 14:00, 17:10, 18:40 (subject to change)
OR
From Yangyang Intercity Bus Terminal or Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal,
take an intercity bus bound to Osaek (오색).
* Bus Schedule:
From Yangyang: 07:00-18:40, runs 14 times a day
From Sokcho: 06:40-18:15, runs 14 times a day
Osaek-ri, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Review
Ratings and comments from travelers who visited.
Nearby information
Places to eat, shop and see nearby, closest first.
Jeonju SikdangGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak It is a restaurant for hikers and tourists located in the C district of Seoraksan National Park. |
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Hansongjeong GardenGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Hansongjeong Garden is owned by a first-rate chef who only uses carefully selected ingredients. The owner-chef won the Grand Prize in the SIFE Seoul International Culinary Competition 2007 and received a bronze medal for his work at the Gangwon Tour Service Competition. He also has a patent on Eolga |
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Manseok Dak-gangjeongGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Manseok Dak-gangjeong (sweet and sour chicken) is located in Jungang Market of Sokcho. Since 1983, Manseok has been one of the top sweet and sour chicken restaurants in Sokcho. |
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DONGHAE SUNDAEGUKGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Nestled within the bustling lanes of Sokcho's Tourist Fishery Market, DONGHAE SUNDAEGUK stands as a testament to nearly 40 years of culinary mastery. Opening its doors in 1984, this gem has been tantalizing taste buds with its pristine and savory Sundae soup ever since. "Dive into Korea' |
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Odaeyang Hoetjip (오대양횟집)Gangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Odaeyang Hoetjip, located in Jangsahang Port is sure to satisfy the most discriminating of customers. It’s located conveniently close to Seoraksan Mountain, Waterpia, and other great tourist destinations. |
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Ilchulbong HoetjipGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Opened 20 years ago, Ilchulbong Hoetjip (a raw fish restaurant) has special rooms designated for the comfort of international customers on the second floor and banquet rooms on the third floor. Located near the beach, the restaurant commands a great view of East Sea from the third floor. |
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Nogwon GalbiGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Located to the left of the entrance to Kwandong University, Nogwon Galbi is a restaurant specializing in galbi (grilled beef ribs). The three-story restaurant building has a spacious parking lot and dining halls large enough to accommodate customers in groups. The restaurant serves Korean beef raise |
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Geumgangsan DaegehoetjipGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak A restaurant that sells a variety of seafood. The best menu at this restaurant is king crab. This seafood restaurant is located in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. |
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Sokcho Tourist & Fishery MarketGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Having recently changed its name to Tourist & Fishery Market (formerly Jungang Market), this market was opened in 1982, and is comprised of around 450 stores throughout 1 basement level and 2 above-ground levels. It covers a total floor area of 15,436 ㎡. Fishery items and hoetjip (raw fish res |
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Sibiseonnyeotang ValleyGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Sibiseonnyeotang Valley (Valley of the Twelve Angels’ Bath) is located at the base Seoraksan Mountain. It is also referred to as Tangsugol or Tangsudong Valley. The valley got its name from a myth that angels once came down to bathe in its flowing rivers. However, there are only eight baths.Due to |
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Manhae VillageGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak 한국문학사의 대표적 시인이자 불교의 대선사, 민족운동가로 일제 강점기 암흑시대 겨레의 가슴에 영원히 꺼지지 않을 민족혼을 불어 넣어 주신 만해 한용운 선생의 문학성과 자유사상, 진보사상, 민족사상을 높이 기리고 선양 |
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Seoraksan National Park (NaeSeorak; Inner Seorak)Gangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natur |
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Baekdam ValleyGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Baekdam Valley is the representative valley of the Naeseorak area, and the river is a typical S-shaped stream formed by the winding geography from the Naegapyeong Village to the front of Baekdam Villa. The valley is named Baekdam after the claim that there are 100 naturally formed puddles in the val |
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Baekdamsa TempleGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Located on Naeseorak, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jin-Deok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. In the beginning, a temple called Hangyesa was built in Hangye-ri which was in the vicinity to Jangsudae. This temple was completely demolished by seve |
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Oseam TempleGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Oseam (오세암), is an annex of the larger Baekdamsa Temple (백담사), it is a small Buddhist temple built in 644 under the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Shilla Dynasty. It is the home of the famous legend that provided inspiration for the production of Oseam the movie, and the animated film. I |
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Daeseung FallsGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Daeseung Falls was known as a major recreation site of King Gyeong-Sun (reign 927~935), the last king of Silla Kingdom (BC 57~AD 935). The size is twice as large as those of Guryong Falls of Mt. Geumgangsan or Bakyeon Falls of Gaeseong. It is located in the Naeseorak area of the Mt.Seoraksan. Across |
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Inje Hwangtae Village (인제 황태마을)Gangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Inje Hwangtae Village, with its excellent winter landscape, is known for its dried hwangtae (Pollack), which repeatedly melts and freezes with the fluctuations in the weather, giving it a delicious chewy taste. Covered with snow, the area is worthy visiting in the winter to enjoy all it has to offer |
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JangsudaeGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Jangsudae (장수대) is a traditional Korean house surrounded by a pine tree forest. It was built where the waterfall stream meets the Hangyecheon Stream, and Jayangjeon was originally built here. General Oh Deuk-Jun proposed to establish this site to pray for the souls of the soldiers who died in |
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Fine Valley Family Hotel - GoodstayGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Fine Valley Family Hotel is located in one corner of forest valley to Baekdamsa, the representative temple of Naeseorak, Seoraksan National Park. You can take quiet and comfortable rest in the water and air of Baekdam valley. Around 3 buildings, lawn square and parking lot are spread. Also, you can |
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Bukseorak Hwangto Maeul (북설악황토마을)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]Gangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Bukseorak Hwangto Maeul, a village consisting of six ‘hanok’ houses, provides guests with the perfect opportunity to stay in a traditional house of Gangwon-do province. In the past, Neowajip, or houses built by weaving strips of wood together, gradually developed and became the province’s trad |
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INJE HOTELGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Located in Inje-eup, Inje Hotel has 36 rooms in a building with 7 floors above the ground and 2 floors in the basement. In addition to 22 regular rooms, there are VIP Room, large Ondol Room, and Special Room that can be used by different numbers of people and for various occasions. The VIP Room is a |
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Kensington Stars HotelGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Kensington Star Hotel is the world's first Theme Hotel, where 43 of its 109 guestrooms are decorated with gifts from international celebrities. The hotel has been designed in an English-style interior, rendering a gracious, charming ambience. Moreover, the hotel offers the views of Seoraksan Mountai |
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I' Park CondominiumGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak I-Park Condo is a condominium-style accommodation located in harmony with nature. To benefit from the location close to Seoraksan Mt., it has a round shape building, allowing all the guest rooms to have great views of Seoraksan Mt. and wide view stretching from Seoraksan Mt. to the East Coast.It has |
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Hotel Sorak ParkGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Hotel Sorak Park, located in the beautiful Sorak Mountains offers a high class northern European triangular architecture as a four-star tourist hotel. The rooms located to the front of the hotel provide a spectacular view of Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. The hotel also offers such facilities |
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Korea Motel - GoodstayGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Located in Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwondo, Korea Motel has the magnificent view of Gwongeumseong area and you can feel the Mother Nature of Seorak there. Cooking is okay and you can enjoy leisure there. As for nearby tourist attractions, there is Seoraksan National Park in 5 minutes walking dista |
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Newstart Seorak Resort - GoodstayGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak The Norumok Resort is a family resort located in the Seorak-dong grounds of Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do. The fir trees around the resort an additional element of majesty to the hotel's surrounding beauty. The resort is often used by companies as a recreational center and has an outdoor barbeque/cookin |
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Mammoth Resortel - Goodstay 맘모스리조텔 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이]Gangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak Mammoth Resortel is located in Seorak-dong within Seoraksan National Park. Located close to the sea, valleys, various museums, water parks, and hot spring facilities, the resortel is ideal for full-course traveling. Visitors can experience the taste of Sokcho at the nearby Sokcho Seafood Market, whi |
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Chowon Resortel - GoodstayGangwon-do > Sokcho・Yangyang・Seorak The Chowon Resortel is a quiet and cozy place located in the inner area of the Seorak-dong grounds, making it particularly suitable for tourists visiting Seoraksan Mountain. The four-story building's brick exterior is enhanced by the beautiful scenery near Seoraksan Mountain. Rooms are well-kept |
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