Seoraksan Osaek Jujeongol Valley (설악산 오색주전골)

17.5 Km 18829 2024-02-29

Yaksu-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2883

Osaek Jujeongol Valley in Seoraksan Mountain is renowned for its vibrant autumn maple leaves. The area features a 7-kilometer trail stretching from Oksaek Mineral Spring to Yongsopokpo Falls, accessible to all visitors. The valley boasts stunning scenery, with a mix of valleys and rock formations. When the autumn leaves begin to change colors, the landscape turns into a breathtaking masterpiece.

Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터)

17.7 Km 22658 2022-12-22

Osaek-ri, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2883

Osaek Mineral Spring is situated 20 kilometers west of Yangyang and 7.5 kilometers southeast from Hangyeryeong Pass. The water, which springs from three base rocks by a brook, is carbonated and rich in iron. Up to 1,500 liters of iron-rich water spring out on a daily basis. Osaek became well known due to the splendid landscape leading up to the mineral spring and its location on the way to the summit of Seoraksan Mountain.

Osaek Sikdang (오색식당)

17.8 Km 15511 2024-02-16

58-120 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-3180

Situated by the Osaegyaksuteo Mineral Spring on Seoraksan Mountain, Osaek Sikdang is celebrated for its Yaksu gamasot jeongsik (dish cooked in a cast-iron pot set menu), which is uniquely prepared using mineral spring water from Seoraksan Mountain. The iron content in the water gives the rice a distinctive, almost blue hue. Another popular item on the menu is the Sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu), comprising about 12 side dishes made with seasonal wild vegetables harvested from Seoraksan Mountain, offering a taste that varies with the seasons.

Osaek Green Yard Hotel (오색탄산온천)

18.2 Km 37133 2023-10-27

34 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Osaek Green Yard Hotel offers Holon Immunity Wellness, a health experience that focuses on Holon immunity, wellbeing, happiness, and fitness. The hotel is located in a forest at an altitude of 647 m, perfect for rest and relaxation. The hotel also uses natural mineral water with a 21.5-23% higher concentration of oxygen for speedy recovery. Guests can enjoy the view of Seoraksan National Park from their rooms.

Seoraksan Heullimgol Valley (설악산 흘림골)

18.5 Km 4277 2024-02-16

San1-71, Osaek-ri, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Yangyang’s Heullimgol Valley, named for its cloud-like, foggy appearance due to the surrounding high mountains and deep valleys, offers a spectacular view and serves as the gateway to Deungseondae. This spot provides an expansive view of the southern side of Seoraksan Mountain. Notable sites near Heullimgol Valley include Yeosimpokpo Falls, Deungseondae, Deungseonpokpo Falls, Geumgangmun Gate, and Jujeongol Valley. Access to Heullimgol Valley is strictly limited to 5,000 visitors per day, with entry based on time reservations. Therefore, visitors must make a reservation through the Korea National Park Service's reservation system before visiting.

Seoraksan Daecheongbong Peak (설악산 대청봉)

18.8 Km 30864 2024-02-29

1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2883

Standing at 1,708 meters above sea level, Daecheongbong is the highest peak of Seoraksan Mountain. It is the third highest peak in South Korea, after Hallasan Mountain (1,950 meters) and Jirisan Mountain (1,915 meters). The peak is a home to a variety of alpine species, including dwarf pine, Korean rosebay, and Erman's Birch, and its summit offers breathtaking views. The shortest of Seoraksan's hiking trails is the Osaek course (Osaek-Seorak Falls-Daecheongbong), which takes about four hours.

Beopsuchigyegok Valley (법수치계곡)

19.4 Km 64345 2024-02-05

Beopsuchi-ri, Hyeonbuk-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Beopsuchigyegok Valley meanders through the northern and southern areas of Gangneung and Yangyang, eventually merging with the East Sea. To reach Beopsuchigyegok Valley on the northern side of Odaesan Mountain, follow the Eoseongjeongyegok Valley, which is situated at the uppermost part of Namdaecheon Stream. This area is known as a returning point for species like big-scaled redfin, sweetfish, and salmon from the sea. Beopsuchigyegok Valley is believed to be the origin of the main stream of Namdaecheon Stream. Its name is derived from the concept of the "water of wisdom", a Buddhist metaphor symbolizing the Buddha’s wisdom washing away earthly desires, reflecting the clarity of the valley's waters.

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