Notices

* Some areas of Seorak National Park are designated as non-access areas to protect nature. Please check this information before visiting.

Address

Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
강원도 속초시 설악산로 설악산국립공원 외설악매표소

Type

National & Provincial & County Parks

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-801-0900

Homepage

seorak.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
www.sorakcablecar.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  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 of colorful flowers in spring, refreshing clear water streams in summer, vibrant autumn foliages in fall, and a scenic snow-covered landscape in winter. With the mountain changing in color according to each season, a visit to Seoraksan Mountain guarantees a picturesque landscape any time of the year.
  
  Hangyeryeong and Misiryryeong serve as a boundary line dividing Oeseorak (Outer Seorak), located towards the East Sea, and Naeseorak (Inner Seorak). The Oeseorak is a home to gigantic waterfalls such as Biryong Falls, Oryeon Falls, and Towangseong Falls as well as notable rock formations such as Ulsanbawi Rock and Geumgang Cave. Convenient facilities are gathered around Seorak-dong, making the area one of the busiest region within Seoraksan National Park. Noteworthy hiking courses include Biseondae-Madeungryeong course and Biseondae-Cheonbuldong-Daecheonbong Peak course.
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Hiking Course
  ▲ Yongsopokpo Falls (1 hr, 3.2 km): Yaksuteo Hiking Support Center → Seongguksa Temple → Yongso Waterfall → Yongso Falls Hiking Support Center
  ▲ Ulsanbawi Rock (2 hr, 3.8 km): Sogongwon → Sinheungsa Temple → Heundeulbawi Rock/Gyejoam → Ulsanbawi Rock
  ▲ Gwongeumseong Fortress Course (30 min / 1.5 km): Sogongwon → Cable Car → Gwongeumseong Fortress
  ▲ Biryong Falls (Towangseong Falls Observatory) (1 hr, 2.8 km): Sogongwon → Yukdam Falls → Biryong Falls → Towangseong Falls Observatory
  ▲ Geumganggul Cave (2 hr, 3.6 km): Sogongwon → Waseondae → Biseondae → Geumganggul Cave
  ▲ Yangpok (3 hr 10 min, 6.5 km): Sogongwon → Sinheungsa Temple → Waseondae → Biseondae → Gwimyeonam → Yangpok Shelter
  ▲ Baekdamsa Temple (1 hr 30 min, 6.5 km): Baekdamsa Temple Hiking Support Center → Geobugwibawi Rock → Cheongnyongdam → Baekdamsa Temple
  ▲ Suryeomdong (3 hr, 11.2 km):  Baekdamsa Temple → Yeongsiam → Suryeomdong Shelter
  ▲ Namgyori (6hr 30 min, 11.3 km): Namgyori Park Protection Center → Boksungatang → Daeseungnyeong → Jangsudae
  ▲ Daeseung Falls (40 min, 0.9 km): Jangsudae → Daeseung Falls
  ▲ Daecheongbong Peak (Osaek) (4 hr, 5 km): Osaek → Nam (South) Seorak Hiking Support Center → Seorak Falls → Daecheongbong Peak
  ▲ Daecheongbong Peak (Baekdam) (12 hr 50 min, 23.9 km / overnight): Baekdamsa Temple → Bongjeongam → Daecheongbong Peak → Heeungak Shelter → Biseondae → Sogongwon
  ▲ Daecheongbong Peak (Hangyeryeong) (12 hr, 19.3 km / overnight): Hangyeryeong Hiking Support Center → Daecheongbong Peak →Heeungak Shelter → Biseondae → Sogongwon
  ▲ Daecheongbong Peak (Seorakdong) (10 hr 40 min , 16 km / overnight): Sogongwon → Biseondae - Heeungak Shelter → Daecheongbong Peak → Seorak Falls → Osaek
  ▲ Gongnyong ridge (14 hr 40 min, 19.1 km / overnight): Sogongwon → Biseondae → Madeungnyeong Intersection → Heeungak Shelter → Daecheongbong Peak → Osaek
  
  Natural Preservation Areas (closed to public)
  * Daecheongbong Peak~Plant Habitat at the Top of Socheong (Hiking Path Excluded): until 2026
  * Heukseondong Ravine (Hwangjang Waterfall-Daeseungryeong): until 2026
  * Jeombongsan Mountain: until 2026
  * Hwachae Ridge: until 2026
  * Madeungryeong~Misiryeong: until 2026
  
  Mountain Not Access Period
  Seasonal Forest Fire Watches by Park
  Spring: March 2 - May 15 / Fall: November 1 - December 15
  
  * TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.
  
  Areas Open to the Public
  Seorak-dong - Ulsanbawi Rock (3.80 km)
  Sogongwon - Biryong Falls ~ Towangpok Observatory (2.81 km)
  Osaek Mineral Spring - Yongso Falls (3.50 km)
  Gamasot Entrance ~ Entrance to Korea Botanical Garden
  
  * Subject to changes depending on weather conditions. Please check before visiting.
  
  Restricted Mountain Areas
  * Refer to the official website
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  [Sogongwon Park]
  -Adults 3,500 won
  -Middle to high school students (ages 14-19) 1,000 won
  -Elementary school students (ages 8-13) 500 won
  * Inquiries: Sinheungsa Temple Ticket Office +82-33-636-8755
  
  Facility Utilization Fees
  * Camping Site
  Low Season: Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won
  Peak Season: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
  
  * Shelter
  Low Season: Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won
  Peak Season: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
  
  - Peak Season: May 1-November 30
  - Low Season: Period except for the peak season
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Compact cars 2,000 won
  Small and mid-sized cars 4,000-5,000 won
  Large sized cars 6,000-7,500 won
  
  Available Facilities
  Camping site, shelter, visitors center, information center, park office
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Not available
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    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. Due to its huge popularity during the peak seasons in fall and summer or during the we...

  • 

    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...

  • 

    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...

  • 

    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...

• 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...

• Shopping
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Express/Intercity Bus]
  From Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Sokcho (Travel time: approx. 2 hr 30 min).
  
  [Bus]
  From Sokcho Express / Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 7 or 7-1.
  - Get off at Sogongwon Bus Stop (Travel time: approx. 45 min).
  
  

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