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Address

1085, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
강원도 속초시 설악산로 1085 (설악동)

Type

Mountains

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-4300

Homepage

sorakcablecar.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese)

• Information
  Introduction
  The best way to see Seoraksan Mountain if you only have a limited time, is by taking the Seorak Cable Car. However, it is so popular that you sometimes have to wait in line for approximately 2 to 3 hours during the peak seasons (summer vacation and fall foliage seasons) and during the weekends, but during off-seasons, the cable car can be boarded without having to wait in line. Riding up and down the cable car, visitors can view the fascinating rock formations of the Gwongeumseong region as well as the Sogongwon area, Jeohangnyeong, and Ulsanbawi Rock to the north. To the northeast, downtown Sokcho and the East Sea comes into view.
  
  After getting off the cable car, visitors can take a 20 to 30 minute hike to Gwongeumseong to get a birds-eye-view of Oe-Serok. The cable car ascends at a relatively high speed with some excitement. Safety is assured and the scenery can be enjoyed with the guided tour in the cable car. It runs even when it is raining or snowing, but operation may be suspended under windy conditions.
  
  Telephone
  +82-33-636-4300
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  * The operation of the cable car can be cancelled due to bad weather conditions or regular checkups.
  
  Duration
  5 min (one-way)
  
  Operating Hours
  Hours are subject to change, refer to the official website for details.
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  50 people
  
  Parking Facilities
  Use the parking lot located at the Seoraksan National Park
  
  Admission Fees
  Round trip: Adults 10,000 won / Children 6,000 won
  * Adults: age of 14 and older (middle school students and up)
  * Children: ages of 3-13 / Children under 36 months old can enter free
  * Note: in order to use the cable car, visitors must pay admission to Seoraksan National Park as the property is located inside the park.
  
  
  Available Facilities
  Seorak-dong: Restaurants, cafe, gift shop
  Gwongeumseong Fortress: Observatory, snack bar, cafe
  
  Facilities for the Handicapped
  Separate restrooms, elevator
  
  Reservation Info. for Natives
  Prior reservation is not available, on-site purchase only.
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Seoraksan National Park (OeSeorak; Outer Seorak) (설악산국립공원 (외설악))

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
    Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not me...

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    Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan) (신흥사(설악산))

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Sinheungsa (신흥사) is a short 10min walk away from the entrance to Sogongwon. In fact, many visit because of its close proximity to Sogongwon. Sinheungsa is a tem...

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    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...

  • 

    Biryong Falls (비룡폭포)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    The falling water of the loud and magnificent Biryong Fall looks very much like dragons flying up towards the sky, which is why it was named Biryong (flying dra...

  • 

    Yukdam Falls (육담폭포)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    If you begin at Seorak-dong in Oeseorak, cross the Biryong Bridge and pass by the Biryong Falls, you will reach Yukdam Falls (육담폭포), which actually consist of s...

• Accommodation

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    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...

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    Hotel Sorak Park (호텔설악파크)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Hotel Sorak Park, located in the beautiful Sorak Mountains offers a high class northern European triangular architecture as a four-star tourist hotel. The rooms...

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    Newstart Seorak Resort - Goodstay (뉴스타트 설악리조트[우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    The Norumok Resort is a family resort located in the Seorak-dong grounds of Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do. The fir trees around the resort an additional element of maje...

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    Korea Motel - Goodstay (코리아모텔[우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwondo, Korea Motel has the magnificent view of Gwongeumseong area and you can feel the Mother Nature of Seorak there. Coo...

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    Daemyung Resort - Sorak Resort (대명리조트 설악)

    Region : Goseong-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    Inside the arms Ulsan-bawi, you can see the fascinating scenery of the East Sea and Sorak Mt. Sorak Condo shows different views for every season and is equipped...

• Restaurants

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    Hansongjeong Garden (한송정가든)

    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...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take a bus to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal.
  - From Sokcho Terminal, take Bus No. 7 or 7-1.
  - Get off at Seorak-dong Sogongwon Bus Stop (the last stop / approx. 30 min).