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Address
833, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do 강원도 속초시 설악산로 833 (설악동)
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7700
Introduction
Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center provides comprehensive information on the national park for visitors, and serves as a cultural center. Construction started on the center in December 2005, and it opened to the public on March 24, 2006.
Themed exhibits are presented throughout the building to promote environmental awareness about the park’s special ecology. Films, a digital guest book corner, and games provide information about the park’s history and natural beauty. The Seoraksan Visitor Center is a good place to start exploring this beautiful wilderness.
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
Seorak Special Tourist Zone is a vast zone included in 3 administrative districts, encompassing the entirety of Seoraksan Mountain. In this zone, visitors have ...
Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
Gwongeumseong Fortress is the site of a castle ruins located on Seoraksan Mountain, and it is also known as Mt. Onggeumsan Castle, or Toto Castle. It is located...
Seoraksan National Park (Oeseorak; Outer Seorak) (설악산국립공원 (외설악))
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
With its highest point, Daecheongbong Peak, located 1,708 m above ground, Seoraksan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, boasting a variety...
Teddy Bear Farm (테디베어팜)
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
Located in Sokcho, the Teddy Bear Farm Gallery offers a glimpse into the unique lifestyle of Sokcho through teddy bears: teddy bears are displayed mountain-clim...
Seorak Sogongwon Cable Car (설악 케이블카)
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Mountains
The best way to see Seoraksan Mountain is by taking the Seorak Cable Car when you're on a tight schedule. However, it is so popular that you sometimes have to w...
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Inn/Motel
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 s...
Chowon Resortel - Goodstay (초원 리조텔[우수숙박시설 굿스테이])
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Inn/Motel
The Chowon Resortel is a quiet and cozy place located in the inner area of the Seorak-dong grounds, making it particularly suitable for tourists visiting Seorak...
Smile Resort - Goodstay (스마일리조트[우수숙박시설 굿스테이])
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Inn/Motel
The Smile Resort is a 3-story building located in the District C of the Seorak-dong camping grounds. Its red brick-walls and red roofs make it an amazing sight ...
Kensington Stars Hotel (켄싱턴스타호텔)
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Tourist Hotel
Kensington Star Hotel is the world's first Theme Hotel, where 43 of its 109 guestrooms are decorated with gifts from international celebrities. The hotel has be...
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Korean Food
Hansongjeong Garden is owned by a first-rate chef who only uses carefully selected ingredients. The owner-chef won the Grand Prize in the SIFE Seoul Internation...
Odaeyang Hoetjip (오대양횟집)
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Korean Food
Odaeyang Hoetjip, located in Jangsahang Port is sure to satisfy the most discriminating of customers. It’s located conveniently close to Seoraksan Mountain, Wat...
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Discount Shops
E-MART Sokcho is located close to various tourist attractions including the Eight Scenic Views of Sokcho, so it draws many foreign travelers. This retail store ...
Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Type : Traditional Markets
Having recently changed its name to Tourist & Fishery Market (formerly Jungang Market), this market was opened in 1982, and is comprised of around 450 stores th...