| Seoraksan National Park (ko)설악산 국립 공원, 雪嶽山 國立 公園 | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  South Korea |
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| IUCN Category | II (National Park) |
| Area | 398,22 km² |
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 38 ° 7 ′ 30 ″ N 128 ° 24 ′ 58 ″ E | |
Understand
Located in the northeast of South Korea, Seoraksan National Park has an area of 400 km2 and is known as the backbone of Korea. This park offers a lot of landscapes with its mountains, cliffs and waterfalls. There are several hiking trails, of different length and difficulty. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Seoraksan National Park (South Korea)
To go
By train
By bus
Buses 7, 7-1 and 7-2 from the town of Sokcho go to the national park. It is also possible to use a taxi from Sokcho town to Seoraksan.
Express buses leave from Gangnam Express Bus Terminal (in Seoul) to Sokcho every 30 min about.
There are two bus terminals at Sokcho (속초): Bus Terminal and Intercity Bus Terminal.
By car
Circulate
To see
- Gwongeumseong Fortress
Cable car: Adults 10 000 KRW and children 5 500 KRW. – (설악산 권금성), Seoraksan Gungnipgongwon, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, 강원 속초시 설악동 설악산 국립 공원 공원. Located 860m above sea level, Gwongeumseong Fortress is near the southern entrance to Sinheungsa Temple. The fortress is named after two generals - Kwon and Kim - who are said to have erected the wall in one day to block the Mongol invasion (1253) during the Goryeo dynasty. The scenery from Gwongeumseong Fortress is considered to be one of the most beautiful. - Sinheungsa Temple ,
82 33 636-7044 
of 6 h at sunset. – (신흥사 (설악산)), 1137, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, 로 속초시 설악산 로 1137 (설악동). Jajangyulsa, a great Buddhist monk, under the king's command during the kingdom of Silla, built the temple of Sinheungsa in 652. In the temple, there is a nine-level stone pagoda which contains some ashes of Buddha. It took 11 years to build the bronze seated Buddha in front of the Iljumun Gate, which is 14.6 meters high. In Jwadae, there are 16 delicately carved stone sculptures in the hope of Korean reunification. In Bokjang, there are three unique Buddhist scriptures, another famous Buddhist script, Daranigeoyong, and Cheolbo, donated by the government of Myanmar. - Heundeulbawi rock – (설악산 흔들 바위). One of the most famous attractions of Mount Seoraksan. It is a small round stone, sitting on a larger one. Regardless of the number of people pushing it, it oscillates only 1530 cm.
- Ulsan Rock – Ulsan is a set of six steep, rocky peaks rising 873 m above sea level, or approximately 4 km of full circumference, and very difficult to climb. Their imposing stature made Ulsan the symbol of Seoraksan and Gangwon-do. Ulsan is sometimes compared to Ayers Rock, Australia.
- Jujeongol Valley – In the southern region of Seoraksan Osaek, the Jujeongol Valley is where the ancient yeopjeon coins were made during the Joseon Dynasty. As you would expect from a valley in which the national currency is produced, Jujeongol sits deep between high mountain ridges where the glorious colors of the fall foliage are considered by many to be the most beautiful in any mountain. from Seoraksan. The trail to Osaek Mineral Springs is the most popular hiking route in the entire park.
- Osaek Mineral Water and Osaek Hot Spring – Osaek means five different flavors that can be tasted in this special water. The water has a high iron content and is heavily carbonated, which makes it difficult to drink it the first time. The water is so famous, however, that people from all over the country come to the Mt. Seoraksan just to access it. Osaek Hot Spring is called the hot spring of beauty and works wonders for the skin.
- Naksan Provincial Park – Yangyang International Airport is within 15 min from Naksan Provincial Park, where visitors can enjoy a fine selection of facilities. There are many famous national monuments such as Naksansa temple, Hongryeonam, Uisangdae, and Hajodae; beaches with clean sand like Naksan Beach and Hajodae Beach; theme parks, drive-in theaters and sushi centers.
- Naksansa temple , 82 33 672-2447, fax : 82 33 672-1445 – (낙산사), 100, Naksansa-ro, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do, This temple is in Naksan where the Buddhist goddess is said to reside. Ui-sang Daesa built the temple in 676 during the Unified Silla era. After studying in Tang Dynasty China, Ui-chanté met the Buddhist Goddess in prayer, and she pointed out where Mt.
- Haesugwaneumsang – (해수 관음상). You can capture the true essence of Korean Buddhist culture through this 16-meter Buddhist statue.
- Hongryeonam Shrine , 82 33 672-2478, fax : 82 33 672-2476 – (홍련암). Hongryeonam is a shrine within the Naksansa temple, too small to accommodate several people at a time. However, this room is famous because Ui-sang Daesa is said to have met Gwaneumbosal where she is. Many tourists come to see this small sanctuary, with a hole in the ground through which one can see the cliffs and the ocean.
- Uisangdae Pavilion – A six-sided pavilion built in honor of Ui-sang Daesa, the founder of the Naksansa temple, where he used to sit in meditation. Sunrise at Uisangdae is considered one of the most spectacular sights in the East Sea.
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