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• Information
  Introduction
  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 located on the steep Dolsan Mountain of Seoraksan Sogongwon area. It is believed to have been built by the 23rd King of the Goryeo Period (918-1392), Gojong (r. 1213-1259). It is also called Gwon-Kim Castle, as there is a legend that two generals named Gwon and Kim, built the castle to avoid war.
  At the left side of Sogongwon, past the Biryonggyo Bridge over the ravine, there is a path which leads to Gwongeumseong Castle, but it takes over an hour of travel through a steep, rocky path (2.5km), so cable car is used. The cable car was installed by Dr. Gi-Sup Lee in 1971 and is still used by many tourists. It runs from 07:00 to 18:00 or 18:30 p.m., departing every 7 minutes, and you can only purchase round-trip tickets at the ticket counter for that day.
  
  Hiking Course
  * Sogongwon Park → Cable car → Gwongeumseong Fortress: 1.5 km, 30 mins
  
  Mountain Not Access Period
  For fire prevention, preservation of natural scenery and forest protection, access to the mountain is controlled.
  Spring: March 2-May 15
  Fall: November 1-December 15
  * Closed period is subject to extension based on conditions on-site. More information is available on the homepage.
  
  Operating Hours
  From sunrise to sunset
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  [Fixed Fare]
  Compact cars 2,000 won / Small & Mid-sized cars 4,000-5,000 won / Large cars 6,000-7,500 won
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Seoraksan National Park (Outer Section) (설악산 국립공원 (외설악))

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
    Seoraksan Mountain is one of Korea's most famous tourist destinations that stretches across several areas including Sokcho, Goseong, Inje, and Yangyang in Gangw...

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    Yukdampokpo Falls (육담폭포)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    If you begin at Seorak-dong in Oeseorak, cross the Biryonggyo Bridge and pass by the Biryongpokpo Falls, you will reach Yukdampokpo Falls, which actually consis...

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    Seorak Cable Car (설악산 케이블카)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Mountains
    The ideal way to comfortably appreciate the magnificent landscape of Seoraksan Mountain is using the Seorak Cable Car. The cable car boarding station is located...

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    Cheonbuldong Valley (천불동계곡)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    As one of the Ten Sights of Seoraksan Mountain, the Cheonbuldong Valley is also called Seorakgol Valley, being a representative valley of the mountain. Along th...

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    Biseondae Rock (비선대)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Rare Animals/ Plants/Spectacular Cliffs & Rock Formations
    Biseondae Rock is a large rock located in the Cheonbuldong Valley of Seoraksan Mountain. The rock blended with a giant surrounding rocky wall creates a mysterio...

• Accommodation

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    Kensington Hotel Seorak (켄싱턴호텔 설악)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Kensington Hotel Seorak is located a 5-minute's drive from Seoraksan National Park and 25-minute's drive away from Sokcho's major tourist destinations such as C...

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    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...

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    Cho Won Resor tel[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...

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    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...

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    I'Park Condominium (아이파크콘도)

    Region : Goseong-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    I'Park Condominium aims to make each guest’s stay a wonderful experience.

• 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 or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Sokcho Bus Terminal.
  From Sokcho Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 7 and get off at Sogongwon Bus Stop.
  
  

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