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Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center (설악산 탐방안내소)

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center (설악산 탐방안내소)

10.5 Km    24078     2022-09-08

833, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-7700

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center provides comprehensive information on the national park for visitors, and serves as a cultural center. Themed exhibits are presented throughout the building to promote environmental awareness about the park’s special ecology. 

NewStart Seorak Resort [Korea Quality] / 뉴스타트 설악리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

NewStart Seorak Resort [Korea Quality] / 뉴스타트 설악리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.6 Km    8946     2020-09-11

6, Seoraksan-ro 836beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (Seorak-dong)
1544-2239

Situated at the entrance to the beautiful Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, Gangwon-do Province, Newstart Seorak Resort is a two-story building surrounded by splendid scenery and red pines, offering guests a tranquil green environment, clean air, and the refreshing scent of pine trees. The resort’s guestrooms include standard rooms and condominium-style rooms featuring a classy interior design coupled with pleasant and comfortable bedrooms. Its additional facilities and services include an outdoor BBQ site, a pick-up service from the Sokcho Bus Terminal, and large parking lots at the front and rear of the building. As it is situated near the entrance to Seoraksan National Park, nearby tourist destinations such as Seoraksan Mountain, Sokcho Beach, Naksansa Temple, Daepo Port, Dongmyeong Port, and Cheoksan Hot Springs are just 5 to 10 minutes’ drive away. The resort is popular among tourist seeking clean and quiet accommodation.

Cho Won Resor tel [Korea Quality] / 초원리조텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Cho Won Resor tel [Korea Quality] / 초원리조텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.8 Km    6183     2023-09-01

19 , Cheongbong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-7169

Chowon Resortel stands at the entrance to Seoraksan National Park - surrounded by majestic peaks, pine-clad valleys and pure mountain air. Room rates are competitive, and the hotel is particularly popular with small group hikers. Guestrooms are either standard single rooms,  condominium-style studios, or condominium apartments, and are always kept clean. Barbecue facilities can be hired. A short walk will take you to the Seoraksan Information Center. It’s 10 minutes on foot to Sinheungsa Temple, while the famous Heundeul Bawi (‘Swaying Rock’) is a 70 minute hike away.

Jangsudae Pavilion (장수대)

Jangsudae Pavilion (장수대)

11.1 Km    8983     2020-03-24

4193, Seorak-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-463-3476

Jangsudae Pavilion was completed on October 1, 1959 to commemorate the great victory of the battle held at Seoraksan Mountain during the Korean War. It serves as a resting spot for visitors who hike up the park to visit attractions nearby such as the Daeseung Falls, Oknyeotang Spring, Gamatang Spring, Hangyesanseong Fortress, and Haneulbyeok Wall. The pavilion is built in a traditional Korean style and considered as an excellent hermitage in terms of both structure and size. The surrounding nature consisting of mountain cliffs and pine forest makes the building stand out even more.

Seoraksan Ulsanbawi Rock (설악산 울산바위)

Seoraksan Ulsanbawi Rock (설악산 울산바위)

11.3 Km    50892     2024-02-28

1091 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-680-3382

Ulsanbawi is a rock formation in Seoraksan Mountain that consists of six massive peaks, each reaching 900 meters above sea level. The name "Ulsanbawi" is derived from the shape of the peaks, which spread out like a fence, and it is located at the center of Seoraksan Mountain. This rock is celebrated for its unique shape, the scenic beauty surrounding it, and its hiking trails. It takes about three hours to reach the top of Ulsanbawi from Sogongwon Park.

Bokgol Oncheon Pension (복골온천펜션)

Bokgol Oncheon Pension (복골온천펜션)

11.4 Km    18302     2024-02-16

58 Bokgol-gil 201beon-gil, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
010-4369-4008

Bokgol Oncheon Pension allows pet dogs on the premises. Each accommodation is housed in a separate building, and guests can choose from a variety of room configurations, including double rooms, family rooms, two-story rooms, and group rooms. It is also equipped with spa and barbecue facilities. Bokcheon Oncheon (Hot Springs), situated near the accommodation, boasts a bicarbonate alkaline water that is believed to be beneficial to skincare, muscle relaxation, fatigue recovery, and atopy treatment.

Biryongpokpo Falls (비룡폭포)

11.6 Km    35759     2021-04-09

Seoraksan National Park, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Biryongpokpo Falls is 2.4 km away in the south from the Seoraksan Small Park ticket booth. Biryongpokpo Falls is located between Towangseong Falls in the upper region and Yukdam Falls in the lower region. Biryongpokpo Falls was named after the shape of the water stream of the falls (pokpo) resembling a dragon (ryong) ascending (bi) to heaven. Their powerful water streams pouring into the narrow and rough valley look like a legendary dragon. There is another tale associated with Biryongpokpo Falls. A dragon lived here, and one day villagers offered a maiden to the dragon to break the drought. Then, the dragon flew up to the sky, and there were no more droughts in the village. The waterfalls drop 16 m to the ground and their loud sound resonates in the valley. In winter, the waterfalls freeze and the frozen water columns offer another magnificent view. A clear pond is formed beneath the falls and around which there is a wooden observation deck. Biryongpokpo Falls and Surroundings in Seoraksan Mountain were designated as the Scenic Site No. 95. It takes about 1 hr from the Small Park to the Biryongpokpo Falls, while it takes about 3 hr (round-trip) to visit up to Towangseong Falls and Yukdam Falls. The difficulty level of this tour course is ordinary.

Baekdamsa Temple (백담사)

Baekdamsa Temple (백담사)

11.6 Km    26525     2021-05-03

746, Baekdam-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-6969

Located within Seoraksan Mountain, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Monk Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jindeok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was burnt down and moved several times until 1957 when it was rebuilt to the current location. There are various treasures and hermitages in the temple. Many famous people have visited the temple including Manhae Han Yong-un, a strong independence activist and poet. There are countless number of rock towers in front of the temple by the creek where visitors come to stack stones while praying for their wishes.

The-K Soraksan Family Hotel (설악산가족호텔)

The-K Soraksan Family Hotel (설악산가족호텔)

12.4 Km    13259     2020-04-29

470-7, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-8100

Located in Sokcho, Gangwon-do, The-K Soraksan Family Hotel has rooms of various sizes, from studio type to a family room. The smallest room type is 66 ㎡, a studio type room for four people. Amenities include a wardrobe, drawers, a TV, and a table. Next in size is the 96 ㎡-type room that consists of one room and a large living room. The largest is a suite-style room, consisting of two bedrooms and one spacious living room.

Nogwon Galbi (녹원갈비)

Nogwon Galbi (녹원갈비)

13.0 Km    10293     2018-10-24

60, Geomacheon-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-2325

Nogwon Galbi is a restaurant specializing in galbi (grilled pork ribs). The restaurant serves only the freshest pork ribs, coming in regular and marinated in a special seasoning made in-house. The meal comes accompanied by eight tasty side dishes and doenjangjjigae (soy bean paste soup) made from housemade soy bean paste.