Ulsanbawi Rock Milky Way Photo Spot on Old Misiryeong Trail (미시령옛길 울산바위 은하수) - Area information - Korea travel information

Ulsanbawi Rock Milky Way Photo Spot on Old Misiryeong Trail (미시령옛길 울산바위 은하수)

13.1Km    2024-03-18

5110 Donghae-daero, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Misiryeong Pass, historically a pathway connecting Inje to Sokcho, also serves as an observation point for viewing Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan Mountain. More recently, it has gained popularity as a photo spot for capturing the Milky Way. As a result, on clear nights, the parking lot is often filled with eager photographers. 

Seolhaeone (설해원)

14.2Km    2025-10-23

230 Gonghang-ro, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Seolhaeone is a luxury resort complex sitting behind Yangyang International Airport. Equipped with a golf course, premium accommodation facilities, hot spring saunas, and other facilities, this resort was created with the vision of offering visitors rest and healing moments in the Seorak area. The name Seolhaeone means a garden of rest embracing Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. The resort lives up to its name, as it faces Yangyang's Dongho Beach to the east and has the foot of Seoraksan Mountain to the west. The resort has a golf course, which was designated as one of the 10 major golf courses in Korea. Various types of guest rooms such as Mountain Stay, Seolhae Hot Spring, and Golftel are available. All guest rooms offer a view of the golf course, and some have views of Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. Mountain Stay is a premium duplex villa consisting of seven types of villas, including the Pool Suite with a pool; and the Spa Suite allowing guests to enjoy the hinoki cypress-scented sauna. The Seolhae Hot Spring condominium features 10 different guestroom designs, including the Family Pool Suite, with hot spring water supplied to each room. There are various additional facilities within the resort. You can use the clubhouse restaurant, which serves unique seasonal dishes; Seolhae Dulle Trail where you can take a walk while enjoying the pine aroma; and the hot spring sauna to relieve fatigue.

Baekchon Makguksu (백촌막국수)

14.3Km    2024-12-10

Baekchon Makguksu is a one of the most well-known restaurant in Goseong for serving delicious makguksu (buckwheat noodles), a dish that defines Gangwon-do. Buckwheat noodles in Baekchon Makguksu are served with a dried pollack salad, which, for many regulars, is the thing that makes them come back for more. Baekchon Makguksu’s take on this dish combines the flavors of dongchimi (radish water kichmi) broth with Hamheung-style cold buckwheat noodles. Ingredients consist of dongchimi and buckwheat noodles, topped with dried pollack salad, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and seasoning to taste. The noodles themselves retain the fragrance and the texture of buckwheat quite well. Visitors who prefer their bowl to have a more subtle yet refreshing taste can control the amount of vinegar and seasoning to bring the soup’s flavors forward. Another popular dish here is suyuk (boiled pork slices). After enjoying a meal of makguksu, visitors are recommended to take a leisurely seaside stroll at the nearby Munamhaebyeon Beach.

On the Button (온더버튼)

14.5Km    2024-12-27

On the Button is known for its view overlooking Munamhaebyeon Beach. The cafe’s facade features a window wall that brings the beach into view. The parking lot is located at the back of the cafe, so visitors won’t have to worry about cars blocking the view. With its chic interior and space, the cafe is also popular for photography. All beverages at On the Button are served in reusable cups. Lids are provided upon request. The second floor is a rooftop space. Children are prohibited from accessing the space due to safety reasons. The cafe serves a wide range of menu items, from Latte Verde to Summer Latte, Marron Latte, Cafe Americano, Latte, and Einspanner. Nearby tourist sites include Cheonhakjeong Pavilion, Baekdo Beach, and Gyoamri Beach.

Bongjeongam Hermitage (Inje) (봉정암(인제))

15.1Km    2024-02-28

1700 Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

Bongjeongam Hermitage, situated at the highest point of Seoraksan Mountain, stands at 1,244 meters above sea level. Due to its elevation, one can witness snow-covered landscapes well into late May. The temple is 10.6 kilometers from the entrance of Baekdamsa Temple and requires 4-5 hours of steep climbing to reach. The view from Bongjeongam Hermitage is breathtaking, but the view of Seoraksan Mountain from the Shrine of Sakyamuni Buddha's Sarira is equally unmissable.

Seoraksan Daecheongbong Peak (설악산 대청봉)

16.6Km    2024-02-29

1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

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.

Seorojae (서로재)

17.6Km    2025-10-29

118 Bongsudae-gil, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Seorojae is a beautiful accommodation with a name meaning "house which  greets the morning dew." Guests can relax in nature, enjoying the breeze blowing through the pine forest, and listen to the birds chirping in the trees while relaxing in the garden or using the outdoor bath.