Mt. Seorak National Park

This tour visits Mt. Seorak National Park, a place known around the world for its rare plants and animals. In 1982, UNESCO named this area a Biosphere Preservation District.
The IUCN also recognized its rich natural resources and called it a National Park.
Nature lovers will enjoy this Mt. Seorak tour. You will see beautiful natural scenery and stunning landscapes.

Tour description

Jujeongol Valley

Seoraksan Tour Program begins with meeting your guide at your hotel, then moving to Mt. Seorak.
You will head to Jujeongol Valley, named after bandits who used to mint counterfeit coins there.
In Korean, "Jujeon" means coin minting, and "gol" means valley.
This is an easy hiking course suitable for children and seniors. Nestled deep between high mountain ridges, the valley offers an opportunity to explore nature at its best. In spring, the valley is filled with wildflowers.
In summer, the clean and cold water of the valley washes away the heat. In fall, the changing colors of the leaves create a fantastic scenery.

Naksan Beach

Naksan Beach is one of the top beaches of Gangwon-do, drawing more than a million visitors each summer.

Its sandy beach runs beside clean waters and is bordered by rows of pine trees.

The beach is also a top pick for those who are interested in Korea’s traditional culture as it is close to Naksansa Temple and Uisangdae Pavilion, which was built to commemorate Great Monk Uisang.

Sogongwon Park

You will ride the Seorak cable car to Gweongumsung peak(670m above sea level), which provides views of Inner Mt. Seorak, Ulsanbawi rock, and the East Sea.

Located about 5 minutes from the entrance is the cable car ride. The ride itself is ten minutes long and displays heavenly views of the park and mountains.

You can view beautiful Buddhist temples hidden with the mountain, most notably Sinheungsa

Sinheungsa is a short 10min walk away from the entrance to Sogongwon. In fact, many visits because of its close proximity to Sogongwon.

You also can see a local landmark such as the 33-foot-high bronze Buddha statue at shinheungsa temple.

Alternatively, you may choose the itinerary below

Sogongwon Park

If you're an avid hiker, you may choose the Ulsanbawi Rock Trail hiking instead of exploring Seoraksan Sogongwon Park. The route passes Sinheungsa Temple and the famous Heundeulbawi (Rocking Rock) before climbing a series of steep staircases to the summit of Ulsanbawi, a magnificent granite formation with six towering peaks. The hike is moderately challenging, but the breathtaking panoramic views over Seoraksan, Sokcho, and the East Sea make every step worthwhile. Allow approximately 4 hours for the round-trip hike..