Day 3 - Mount Seoraksan
Day 3 - June 2007
Mount Seoraksan
Located in Mount Seoraksan National Park, it is considered themost beautiful and majestic mountain in Korean due to its stunning scenery. Mount Seoraksan changes by the season featuring snow capped peaks in winter and wonderful colour in autumn. Each peak has been named and is also unique to what it has to offer.
Oeseorak – East side. Cheonbuldong Valley and Ulsanbawi rock
Naeseroak – West. Baekdamsa temple where a famous monk and poet lived during his lifetime, and also a mineral sprig spa.
Mel and Trevor were brave enough to climb 860 meters above sea level and you will be to, with the help of a cable car. The ride will take you closer to Gwongeumseong, one of the peaks with a spectacular vantage point, and is home to ancient fortress ruins. The view here is truly breathtaking. Enjoy a little picnic here or perhaps just a moment alone admiring the odd playful squirrel scattering amongst tourist’s feet.
Due to the many rare species found here, UNESCO designated this national park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982. The mountain range located here stretches over an area of 373 m² with the highest peak reaching 1,708 meters.
Various hiking trails are on offer ranging between 1hr to 7hrs, for the more adventurous a 3 day course may be ideal. Educational Nature Tours are also available lead by a professional guide at starting at 10:00 and another at 14:00.
For those planning to take the one-day course, be sure to check the courses are all open. Courses may close on certain occasions (ie. bad weather) so call the Travel Phone at +82-33-1330 (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) for more information. And also be sure to check the weather forecast. The Seoraksan region is prone to heavy rain and other harsh weather conditions. Try checking out the weather advisories posted on the Mt. Seoraksan National Park website details below.
Please note there is no smoking or use of anything flammable in the park, so cooking is prohibited. Come prepared with cooked foods. Pets are not allowed in Seoraksan National Park. For those carrying pets with them, they will be asked to leave the pets at one of four animal care centers. These centers are located at every main entrance to the park. Also note that the cable car does not operate in strong winds.
Admission fee:
Into the park FREE
Sinheungsa Temple 2,500KRW (adult) 1,000KRW (teens), 600KRW (children)
Cable Car 8,000KRW (adult) 5,000KRW (children)
Contact:
Management Office
www.npa.or.kr/sorak/main.asp
+82 33 636 7700
Cable Car
www.sorakcablecar.co.kr
+82 33 636 4300
Links:
Tour 2 Korea - Mt. Seoraksan National Park
Mount Seoraksan
Located in Mount Seoraksan National Park, it is considered themost beautiful and majestic mountain in Korean due to its stunning scenery. Mount Seoraksan changes by the season featuring snow capped peaks in winter and wonderful colour in autumn. Each peak has been named and is also unique to what it has to offer.
Oeseorak – East side. Cheonbuldong Valley and Ulsanbawi rock
Naeseroak – West. Baekdamsa temple where a famous monk and poet lived during his lifetime, and also a mineral sprig spa.
Mel and Trevor were brave enough to climb 860 meters above sea level and you will be to, with the help of a cable car. The ride will take you closer to Gwongeumseong, one of the peaks with a spectacular vantage point, and is home to ancient fortress ruins. The view here is truly breathtaking. Enjoy a little picnic here or perhaps just a moment alone admiring the odd playful squirrel scattering amongst tourist’s feet.
Due to the many rare species found here, UNESCO designated this national park a Biosphere Preservation District in 1982. The mountain range located here stretches over an area of 373 m² with the highest peak reaching 1,708 meters.
Various hiking trails are on offer ranging between 1hr to 7hrs, for the more adventurous a 3 day course may be ideal. Educational Nature Tours are also available lead by a professional guide at starting at 10:00 and another at 14:00.
For those planning to take the one-day course, be sure to check the courses are all open. Courses may close on certain occasions (ie. bad weather) so call the Travel Phone at +82-33-1330 (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) for more information. And also be sure to check the weather forecast. The Seoraksan region is prone to heavy rain and other harsh weather conditions. Try checking out the weather advisories posted on the Mt. Seoraksan National Park website details below.
Please note there is no smoking or use of anything flammable in the park, so cooking is prohibited. Come prepared with cooked foods. Pets are not allowed in Seoraksan National Park. For those carrying pets with them, they will be asked to leave the pets at one of four animal care centers. These centers are located at every main entrance to the park. Also note that the cable car does not operate in strong winds.
Admission fee:
Into the park FREE
Sinheungsa Temple 2,500KRW (adult) 1,000KRW (teens), 600KRW (children)
Cable Car 8,000KRW (adult) 5,000KRW (children)
Contact:
Management Office
www.npa.or.kr/sorak/main.asp
+82 33 636 7700
Cable Car
www.sorakcablecar.co.kr
+82 33 636 4300
Links:
Tour 2 Korea - Mt. Seoraksan National Park
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