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

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

• Information
  Introduction
  The best way to see Seoraksan Mountain is by taking the Seorak Cable Car. Due to its huge popularity during the peak seasons in fall and summer or during the weekends, visitors may need to wait approximately 2 to 3 hours in line for the ride. By 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 the Outer Serok (Oeseorak). 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.
  
  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 (ages 14 and older) / Children (ages of 3-13) / Children under 36 months old can enter free of charge
  * 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, observatory
  Gwongeumseong Fortress: Observatory, snack bar, cafe
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Facilities for the Handicapped
  Separate restrooms, elevator
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    Cheonbuldonggyegok Valley (천불동계곡)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Cheonbuldonggyegok Valley is the main Valley of Seorak Mountain and is also called Seorak Valley. It was named Cheonbuldong because the many peaks on either sid...

  • 

    Geumganggul Cave (금강굴)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves
    Hollowed into the rocks of Seoraksan Mountain, about 600 meters above sea level, you will find Geumganggul Cave. This 23 square meters cave was once used as a p...

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    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...

  • 

    Seoraksan Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사(설악산))

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Sinheungsa Temple was first founded under the name Hyangseongsa by Monk Jajang in the 6th year of Queen Jindeok during the Silla dynasty (652). The temple had b...

  • 

    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 Onggeumsan Mountain Castle, or Toto Castle. It is lo...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Kensington Hotel Seorak (켄싱턴호텔 설악)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Kensington Hotel Seorak is a unique theme hotel, where 43 of its 109 guestrooms are decorated with gifts from international celebrities. The hotel has been desi...

  • 

    Newstart Seorak Resort [Korea Quality] / 뉴스타트 설악리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

    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 [Korea Quality] / 초원 리조텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Short Term Rental
    Chowon Resortel is an economical lodging located at the entrance of Mt. Seoraksan National Park, which is good for small-scale group tours such as family trave...

  • 

    I'Park Condominium (아이파크콘도)

    Region : Goseong-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    I-Park Condo is a condominium-style accommodation located in harmony with nature. The rooms are comfortable and clean, and the hotel staff aim to make each gues...

  • 

    The-K Soraksan Family Hotel (설악산가족호텔)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Family Hotel
    Located in Sokcho, Gangwon-do, The-K Soraksan Family Hotel has rooms of various sizes, from studio type to a family room. The smallest room type is 66 ㎡, a stud...

• Restaurants

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    Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a restaurant for hikers and tourists located in the C district of Seoraksan National Park.

  • 

    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).
  
  

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