Biryongpokpo Falls (비룡폭포) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

+82-33-801-0900

Homepage

seorak.knps.or.kr

Information Use

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Experience Guide : Hiking, trekking

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-801-0900

Parking facilities : Available (250 spaces)

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : Winter season (04:00–12:00), Summer season (03:00–14:00)

More information

Activity Fees
Adults: 3,500 won / Youth: 1,000 won / Children: 500 won

Parking Fees
Small vehicle, Low season, For the day: 4,000 won, Accommodation: 8,000 won
Small vehicle, High season, For the day: 5,000 won, Accommodation: 10,000 won
Large vehicle, Low season, For the day: 6,000 won, Accommodation: 12,000 won
Large vehicle, High season, For the day: 7,500 won, Accommodation: 15,000 won

Restrooms
Available

Reservation Info. for Foreigners
None

Interpretation Services Offered
None

Location

Seoraksan National Park, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Directions