Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center (설악산 탐방안내소)

7.3 Km 24078 2022-09-08

833, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-7700

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center provides comprehensive information on the national park for visitors, and serves as a cultural center. Themed exhibits are presented throughout the building to promote environmental awareness about the park’s special ecology.

I'Park Condominium (아이파크콘도)

7.8 Km 22112 2021-04-29

75-16, Goseong-daero, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-9300

I'Park Condominium aims to make each guest’s stay a wonderful experience.

Cheongganjeong Pavilion (청간정)

8.1 Km 38029 2024-03-18

5110 Donghae-daero, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Cheongganjeong Pavilion, located atop a cliff, was built during the mid-Joseon period. It is situated at the point where Cheonggancheon Stream, originating from Seoraksan and Cheonhusan Mountains, flows into the East Sea. The view of the pine forest and the East Sea draws many visitors. Nearby attractions include Cheongganhaebyeon Beach, Cheonjinhaebyeon Beach, Ayajinhaebyeon Beach, as well as Bongpo Port and Ayajin Port.

Yukdampokpo Falls (육담폭포)

8.4 Km 18608 2021-07-14

Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

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 consist of six waterfalls and a pond.

Despite the fact that only a small amount of water actually flows in these waterfalls today, what is interesting, is how they came into existence: a slow-flowing stream of water eroded the rocks, creating dips and puddles at various levels, which later became a series of cascading waterfalls. The splendid scenery around the waterfalls is always a pleasing sight to the eyes of visitors.

Kensington Hotel Seorak (켄싱턴호텔 설악)

8.4 Km 33716 2021-03-03

998, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-4001

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 Cheongchoho Lake, Sokcho Beach, and Daepohang Port. Within the hotel, visitors can freely use the business center and receive currency exchange and laundry service through the front desk. The hotel is equipped with 108 rooms; some of the rooms offer a gorgeous view of Seoraksan Mountain.

Naksansa Temple (낙산사)

8.6 Km 61805 2022-12-22

100, Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2447

This ancient temple was built in the 11th year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla (671) by the Buddhist monk Uisang. Naksansa Temple is one of the foremost sights of Yangyang, and one of the most historic sites in the region. Along with Ganghwa’s Bomunsa Temple and Namhae’s Boriam Hermitage, it is said to be one of the three centers of the cult of Avalokitesvara in Korea. Its handsome view overlooking the East Sea has earned it a spot in the Eight Sights of Gwandong (eight famous sights in Yeongdong region of Gangwon-do), documented throughout the ages in many classic literature and poetry. Today’s Naksansa Temple is a product of many restorations and expansions, and has many examples of cultural heritage within its walls. There is a 16 meter-tall statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to Uisangdae, a pavilion built to overlook the sunrise over the East Sea on a coastal cliff, Hongnyeonam Hermitage, built over the crashing waves, Seven-story Stone Pagoda of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang (Treasure No. 499), a Joseon-era pagoda with Goryeo-era style, and Stupa, Stele, and Reliquaries of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang (Treasure No. 1723), including a number of sarira. A mountain fire in 2005 resulted in the loss of 20 buildings, including the building that housed its bronze bell (formerly Treasure No. 479 of Korea). The temple also operates templestay programs available through its website.

Uisangdae Pavilion (낙산사 의상대)

8.7 Km 16142 2021-04-12

100, Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2447

This pavilion is located on a seaside cliff on the way from Yangyang’s Naksansa Temple to Gwaneumgul Cave of Hongnyeonam Hermitage. The word “dae” in Uisangdae refers to a building built at a vantage point for areas with beautiful scenery. Indeed, the view of the East Sea and the coast from Uisangdae Pavilion awarded its recognition as one of the Eight Sights of Yangyang, and a must-visit place for all visitors to Naksansa Temple. Jeong Cheol (pen-name: Songgang), a famed scholar and writer of the poem Song of Diamond Mountains, chose the pavilion as one of the Eight Sights of Gwandong, and the pavilion is today one of the popular sites for sunrise-viewing on the east coast of Korea. Together with Hongnyeonam Hermitage, it is designated as the Scenic Site No. 27 of Korea under the name “Uisangdae Pavilion and Hongnyeonam Hermitage of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang.” Uisangdae is named after Uisang, a respected Silla-era Buddhist monk who is said to have founded this temple in 671 (11th year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla), and many stories of his deeds can still be found in the temple. For instance, Uisangdae is said to be the site where he meditated before founding Naksansa Temple at its present site. Today’s pavilion was restored to its present hexagonal form in 1995.

Del Pino Hotel & Resort Ocean Play (델피노호텔&리조트 오션플레이)

8.8 Km 68802 2024-02-22

1153 Misiryeongyet-gil, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Del Pino Hotel & Resort Ocean Play is a themed water park where visitors can enjoy water playground and spa treatments with hot spring water all year round. It features indoor and outdoor zones, hot springs, and open-air baths. For children, there are Kids' Play Pools, a Kids' River, and an Outdoor Infinity Pool with shallow depths. The indoor area offers panoramic views of the Sokcho coastline through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.

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

8.9 Km 449695 2024-04-08

1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Seoraksan Mountain is renowed for its natural splendors and breathtaking views. It holds the distinction of being Korea's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is also listed on the IUCN Green List. The mountain is divided into Inner Seorak, South Seorak, and Outer Seorak, which includes Daecheongbong peak (1,708 meters above sea level), ranking as the third highest peak in Korea. The area is celebrated for its popular hiking trails, with the sunrise and sunset views from the top being particularly spectacular.

Jeongin Hoesikdang (정인회식당)

9.2 Km 18009 2024-02-16

32 Naksansa-ro, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Jeongin Hoesikdang, situated near Naksan Beach in Yangyang, specializes in mul hoe (cold raw fish soup) and saengseon jjigae (fish jjigae). It prides itself on using fresh fish, sourced from nearby ports and used within a day of purchase. The restaurant's signature dish is sanureok maeuntang (spicy rockfish stew). Other popular menu items include modeum mul hoe (assorted cold raw fish soup), seongge albap (sea urchin roe rice), and ojingeo hoe deopbap (raw squid bibimbap). Additionally, soups like gomchi tang (spicy moray eel stew) and haemul tang (spicy seafood stew) are also highly recommended. For guests interested in local attractions, the scenic Naksansa Temple and Naksanhaebyeon Beach are nearby.

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