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Seoraksan National Park, South Korea Seoraksan National Park, South Korea Rugged mountains at Seoraksan National Park, South Korea Spread across 398.539 square kilometers, the Seoraksan National Park features the mighty Mount Seoraksan (also known as Mt. Sorak) with ridges, peaks, valleys, waterfalls, flora, fauna, and a number of historical structures. This mountain is part of the Taebaek mountain range in the eastern part of South Korea. Its natural sights make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. As you enter through So Gong Won, the entrance gate to the Seoraksan National Park, you will be drawn towards the panoramic views of the Seoraksan Mountain. A day tour of Seoraksan usually involves sightseeing the Giant Bronze Buddha statue, Sinheungsa Temple, Gwongeumseong Fortress (after a wondrous cable car ride), Yongpyong Dragon Peak, and the Biseondae Cliff. If you have some more time or another day to spare, you can go on a hike to see the 7th-century Baekdamsa Temple. Seoraksan Hiking & Camping Seoraksan is, in fact, a hiker’s paradise. It has numerous hiking courses on offer that lead to some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes, like the Biryong Falls, Daecheongbong Peak (highest in Seoraksan), Gongnyong Ridge, Ulsan Bawi rock formations, Heullimgol Valley, and Geumganggul Cave. The courses range from a day to three days, and are determined according to their difficulty level and distance. While hiking around you may spot a wide range of wildlife species like the Musk Deer and Koral Goral. The park is also home to over 1,400 rare species of plants. Another popular activity in Seoraksan is camping. The administration has designated a few campsites just outside the park and shelters in strategic locations like in the Daecheonbong area inside the park, to allow campers and trekkers to enjoy the wilderness of Mount Seoraksan for a select number of days. One Day Hiking Trails Yangpok Hiking Trail - This 6-km trail is fairly easy and features the stunning Biseondae Cliff, Yangpok Waterfalls, and the Gwimyeonam Rock. Ulsan Bawi Rock Hiking Trail - Even though this trail is just 3.8 km long, its rocky characteristic makes it pretty difficult. Views along the way is what makes the climb worthwhile. Other one-day hiking trails include Baekdamsa Temple Course, Namgyo-ri Course, Biryong Falls Course, Suryeom- dong Course, Heullimgol Valley Course, Daeseung Falls Course, and Gwongeumseong Fortress Course. Two Days Hiking Trails Hangyeryeong Pass Hiking Trail - Situated at a height of 1,004 m, this pass between the inner and outer Seoraksan provides hikers with some of the best views of the valley. The Daecheongbong Peak Course is the most picked trail. Other two-day hiking trails cover Gongnyong Ridge Course, Gwanmaedo Course, Jodo Course, and Gwanmaedo Course. Three Days Hiking Trails Daecheongbong Peak Hiking Trail - This trail to the highest peak in Seoraksan is 31 km long. Take the challenge only if you are a seasoned hiker and mountain climber. Another popular activity in Seoraksan is camping. The administration has designated a few campsites just outside the park and shelters in strategic locations like in the Daecheonbong area inside the park, to allow campers and trekkers to enjoy the wilderness of Mount Seoraksan for a select number of days. The attraction of the Seoraksan National Park has led to the opening of a number of eating joints inside the park. You can try a number of Korean and international dishes in the restaurants here. The seafood in the restaurants is quite popular among the tourists. Seoraksan National Park Map Seoraksan National Park Facts South Korea has about 21 national parks. Seoraksan was the fifth area to be declared a national park in the country, in 1970. UNESCO recognized it as a Biosphere Preservation District in August 1982, for the rare plant species and more than 2,000 faunal species in and around the mountain. Seoraksan has about 30 peaks, Daecheongbong being the highest at 5,603 feet elevation. Others include Madeungryeong, Hwachaebong, and Hangyeryeong. The entire Seoraksan National Park is spread across a large area covering four cities – Sokcho, Yangyang, Inje, and Goseong. According to a legend, the Gwongeumseong Fortress Wall was built in one night by two men, Gwon and Kim. Seoraksan National Park Location Seoraksan is located in the Gangwon-Do province of South Korea. Address : 43, Seorak-Dong, Sokchi Si, Gangwon-Do, South Korea. How to get to Seoraksan National Park It is best accessed by bus. To access Seoraksan, every visitor first needs to reach Sokcho, the nearest city to the national park. Sokcho is well connected with many nearby cities and towns in the country. There is a regular bus connection to Seoul from both the Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. It takes about three to four hours to reach Sokcho from Seoul by bus. From Sokcho, bus numbers 7 and 7-1 ply to the Seoraksan National Park Entrance Gate, also called So Gong Won. The journey takes about half an hour. The nearest airport to Seoraksan is the Yangyang Airport, and the nearest train station is the Gangneung Station. Best Time to Visit Seoraksan National Park Seoraksan displays distinctive and interesting features in each season. During the winter, the mountain is covered by snow and make for great snow trekking trails for adventure lovers. Summer temperatures are around 30 degrees centigrade, but the season is pleasant enough to tour Seoraksan. The rainy season, on the other hand, makes it difficult for hikers and rock climbers. During spring and autumn, seasonal trees are in full bloom, and thus these two seasons are considered as the best times to visit the national park. Autumn is the peak season as the views are more colorful and weather is warmer than in spring. If you wish to avoid crowds, it is best to visit Seoraksan during the weekdays. Seoraksan National Park Hours Seoraksan can be visited any time all round the year. Different operations, like the cable car, inside the national park is open only during certain day hours. The following is the schedule of the operating hours for the cable car in the different months of the year– Summer - March to June - 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monsoon - Late July to Late August - 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Beginning Autumn – September - 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Autumn (peak season) - October to Early November - 7:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. Winter – Mid November to February - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: Bad weather conditions can also suspend the operations. So, it is best to make inquiries before you embark on your sightseeing journey. Seoraksan National Park Tickets Entrance to the Seoraksan National Park is free. The counter at So Gong Won gives out brochures and maps of trail routes and popular attractions. If you wish to take the cable car to visit the Gwongeumseong Fortress, a round trip costs about 9,000 won for an adult and 6,000 won for a child between the age of 4 and 13. Hikers and campers can hire blankets at 1,000 won and sleeping bags at 2,000 won, and reserve space in shelters in the park for overnight stay and resting. Price for resting in shelters varies according to season (7,000 won during off- season, and 8,000 won during peak season). More on Seoraksan National Park What are the coordinates of the Seoraksan mountain? 38.1250° N, 128.4160° E Which are the interesting places located in the province of Gangwon-Do? Namisum, Alpensia Resort, Sokcho Museum, Woljeongsa, Teddy Bear Farm, Gyeongpodae, and Seorak Waterpia Theme Park. Image credit: Juliana Ng AS20150926 mapsofworld.com provides Interesting Information about Tourist Destinations from across the world. Visit : http://www.mapsofworld.com.
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