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• Information
  Introduction
  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 in the Small Park of Seoraksan National Park. It takes about 10 min to get to the Gwongeumseong Fortress (700m above sea level) by the cable car. One-way ticket is not available, so visitors need to buy a round-trip ticket. Visitors can also enjoy an open view of various famous attractions such as Ulsan Peak and Manmulsang Rocks beyond glass window in the cable car. The Gwongeumseong Fortress, unfolding a panoramic view of Seoraksan Mountain’s majestic scenery, bears a legend in which two generals Gwon and Kim built the fortress in one day to prevent enemy invasion during the Goryeo period. Today, the site of the fortress only remains. Many hikers come up to the summit of the fortress despite its rough course to appreciate magnificent and mysterious scenery of strange rocks and bizarre stones at Seoraksan Mountain. When you are at the summit, you can see the landscape of not only the Outer Seorak but also the Inner Seorak. Below the Gwongeumseong Fortress are Allagam Hermitage built during the Silla period and Muhaksong (Korean red pine) existed for hundreds of years. As many tourists visit the mountain at weekends and during public holidays and autumn foliage season, it is recommended to schedule your trip by considering the waiting time too.
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  * Subject to closure due to bad weather conditions or regular checkups.
  
  Duration
  Varies by activity
  
  Activity Information
  Hiking, trekking
  
  Age Limit for Activities
  Open to visitors of all ages
  
  Operating Hours
  (Entry Hours) Winter season (04:00–12:00), Summer season (03:00–14:00)
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  50 people
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Seorak-dong C1 District, Seorak-dong C2 District, Seorak-dong B1 District, Seorak-dong B2 District, Seorak-dong A District, Please note that the Sorak Cablecar Company has no part in the national park parking fees and admission fees for cultural heritage areas.)
  
  Activity Fees
  Seorak-dong: Restaurants, cafe, gift shop, observatory
  Gwongeumseong Fortress: Observatory, snack bar, cafe
  
  Parking Fees
  Adults: 3,500 won / Youth: 1,000 won / Children: 500 won
  Round-trip: Adults: 11,000 won / Children: 7,000 won / Toddlers (37 months old or under): Free
  
  Available Facilities
  None
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  None
  
  Reservation Info. for Foreigners
  None
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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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...

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    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 (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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    Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사(설악산))

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Sinheungsa Temple was founded under the name of Hyangseongsa Temple by Buddhist monk Jajang during the reign of Queen Jindeok of the Silla dynasty. It was first...

• 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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    I'Park Condominium (아이파크콘도)

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

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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...

• 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...

• Shopping
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Sokcho Terminal, take Bus No. 7 or 7-1 and get off at Seorak-dong Sogongwon Bus Stop.
  
  

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