Seoraksan National Park

Three hours' driving leads us to Mt. Seoraksan located at East part of Korea. Mt. Seoraksan is popularly known as the most gorgeous mountain in Korea. With stunning valleys and waterfalls, it was chosen as a nature preservation area on November 5, 1965, internationally recognized for its rare plant and animal species, and later designated as the 5th national park in Korea in 1970. Seoraksan became a designated Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO in 1982 and the IUCN recognized its rich natural resources and labeled it a category Ⅱ(National Park). It takes two and half hours by car to reach Seoraksan from Seoul. Trails description : There are many trails from easy (4 hours) to very strenuous(20 hours). In order to experience the most of Mt. Seoraksan, it is recommended to spend one or two nights in the area. We will enjoy outstanding scenery like cliffs, stream in the valley, waterfalls and etc during hike. ​

Ulsanbawi Rock

Ulsanbawi Rock is the most well-known attraction at Mt.Seoraksan Mountain. The peak is made of strange rocks stretching from the foot of the mountain to the top at 900 m above sea level. The peak consists of six rocks, which create a majestic view of the rocky peak. Ulsanbawi presents an imposing scene. At the beginning of the trail, it starts with a gentle slope, but after the Heundeul Rock, there are a steep rocky hill and the iron stairs. The trail is about 8km and It requires about 4 hr for getting to and from the peak of Ulsanbawi.

Naksansa Temple

This ancient Naksansa Temple was built in 671 and is one the most historic and beautiful temple located in beach side. Today’s Naksansa Temple is a product of many restorations and expansions, and has many 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.

Gwongeumseong Fortress

We will go to Gwongeumseong Fortress in Mt. Seoraksan by cable car.