Seoraksan National Park Scenic Area
Seoraksan is located at the junction of Sokcho City, Inje County, and Yangyang County, Gangwon Province. It is the highest peak of the Taebaek Mountains and is known to Koreans as Known as the "Korean Alps".
The top of the mountain is covered with snow for nearly half of the year, hence the name "Seorak". This mountain is majestic, with rugged rocks. On both sides of the mountain ridge are abysses of ten thousand feet, which are very steep.
The main peak, Daqing Peak, is 1,708 meters above sea level. Seorak Mountain can be divided into outer Seorak, inner Seorak and south Seorak. In the outer Seorak area, there are scenic spots such as "Ulsan Rock", "Woseon Rock", "Biseondae", "Ghost Face Rock" and "Gumgang Cave" which are full of myths and legends.
There is a beautiful legend about "Ulsan Rock". It is said that this rock mountain was originally in Ulsan County, Gyeongsangnam-do. I heard that Mount Kumgang has 12,000 peaks. In order to be in Mount Kumgang, I went not far
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I flew thousands of miles, but heard on the way that the quota for the 12,000 peaks was full, so I settled in Seoraksan, hence the name "Ulsan Rock". There are also ancient monuments such as Shinheungsa Temple and Kwongeumseong Castle outside Seorak.
In the Naiseorak area, there are places of interest such as Feilong Waterfall, Oknyeodam, Baekdamsa Temple, and Osuiam Temple. Feilong Waterfall is one of the famous waterfalls in South Korea. It is 100 meters high. The water cascades down from the cliff. Between the cliff and the maple forest and red leaves, there are clouds of mist, steaming clouds, and a thunderous roar. It is magnificent. charming. The origin of Wusui'an is that it is said that during the time of Queen Seondeok of Silla
, Master Mae Wol brought her 5-year-old son to this nunnery to become a monk and practice Buddhism. She went to Xiangyang to beg for alms because there was no food in the nunnery, and she agreed with her son to return within 3 days. However, due to the heavy snowfall, she did not return until the following spring. At this time, she saw her son sitting in front of the Buddha statue. From then on, the nunnery was renamed "Wu Sui nunnery".
When visiting Seoraksan, you can only discover its true charm by walking. The Korea Tourism Organization has opened two tourist routes for tourists. One is the Jizuan tourist route. Along the clear stream, you can visit Sinheungsa Temple, Naewonan, Jifuan, etc. Ancient temple. Shenheungsa Temple and Jizuan Temple were built in the same period and were built using natural caves. It takes 2 hours to go back and forth from Jijoam
to Ulsan Rock. You can overlook the East China Sea and Sokcho City. The other is the Feilong Waterfall tourist route, which allows you to visit Feilong Waterfall, Liutan Waterfall, etc., which are located between the peaks and valleys at the southern foot of Seorak Mountain.
It only takes 45 minutes for tourists to fly from Seoul to Sokcho. For example, it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to take a bus from the Seoul Expressway Bus Terminal to Sokcho. You can reach Seorak-dong in 30 minutes by bus from the station.
Quan Jincheng. It is a Seokgwanseong ruins from the Silla era. It is located on the rocky mountain opposite Seorakdong, rising 800 meters. Standing on Gwongeumseong, you can see the Cheonbuldong Stream at the foot of the mountain.
Gu, Sokcho City The streets and the Haiyan Line of the East China Sea are all in front of you, which is amazing.
Thousand Buddha Cave Valley. It is a charming natural landscape composed of many peaks and waterfalls. On both sides of the valley stand many strangely shaped peaks and rocks that resemble gods and Buddhas, hence the name Cheonbuldong Valley. In the center of the valley, there are "Ghost Face Rock", "Seorak Valley", "Wulian Falls", which look like the statues of the Four Heavenly Kings, and Paradise Falls located at an altitude of 1,200 meters.
Tourists start from Seorak Cave to visit Thousand Buddha Cave on foot, which takes about 7 hours round trip.
Shenxing Temple. It is very close to Seorakdong, only a 15-minute walk. After passing through the "Iljumun" near the cable car platform, the stone road leads directly to Sinheungsa Temple. The temple was first built in Silla
In the 7th year of Queen Jindeok's reign, it was named Xiangcheng Temple. It was burned down several times and rebuilt. The current building was built in 1645 by Yun Rui, Lian Yu and Hui Yuan. It was rebuilt by an eminent monk and renamed Shenxing Temple and remains there today.
There are stone pagodas, murals, and many buildings in the temple that reflect the grand occasion of that year.
Baitan Temple. Built in AD 643, the famous temple of Naiseorak, surrounded by magnificent natural landscapes, has been burned down many times. The current Baekdam Temple was rebuilt in 1957. It is said that there are 100 deep pools between this temple and Daqing Peak, hence its name.
In recent years, Baekdam Temple has become famous because former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan lived in seclusion in the temple for more than two years, and has become another good place for tourism in South Korea
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Wutaishan National Park
Viewed from a high altitude: with the main peak Pilu Peak as the center, the five peaks resemble lotus flowers, hence the name. At the entrance of the foothills national park, there is Woljeongsa Temple, an ancient temple from the Silla era. Inside the temple are a nine-story stone pagoda, a national treasure and a cultural relic, as well as a gate to encourage good deeds and a stone seated Bodhisattva statue. Sanwonsa Temple has a bronze bell cast in the Silla era, and the Jeokhwabo Palace, one of the four major palaces in Korea, is built in the deep mountains and old forests.
Tourists can take the express bus at the Seoul Expressway Bus Terminal and get off at Gangneung, and then take the direct bus from Woljeongsa Temple to get there in about 1 hour.
Yongpyeong Ski Resort
Yongpyeong Ski Resort is located in Yongsan-ri, Ammyeon, Pyeongchang County, Gangwon-do. It has the best ski equipment in Korea, with 18 1,720-meter-long ski resorts. Ski slopes, 16 lifts, and night lights
are fully equipped. The snow season is from December to March every year, and artificial snow machines are equipped, so you can enjoy skiing even in mild winter.
Tourists can take the bus to Gangneung at the Seoul Expressway Bus Terminal, and then take the Gangneung Suburban Bus to the ski resort. During the snow season, the tourism company has special buses running between Gangneung
and Yongpyong Ski Resort.
Gyeongpodae Pavilion
Gyeongpodae Pavilion was built in 1326 during the Goryeo Dynasty. At that time, it was a place for elegant people to enjoy the scenery of the lake and sea, drink wine, sing, splash ink, and wander freely. Today's Gyeongpodae includes Gyeongpo Lake and the East China Sea coast, where you can enjoy the sunrise and the bright moon on the sea. The 6 kilometers of white sand beach on the seaside is a natural bathing beach and a summer resort.
Tourists can take the express bus to Gangneung at the Seoul Expressway Bus Terminal, and then transfer to the urban bus, which will take about 30 minutes.
Naksan Temple
Naksan Temple was built in 671 AD by the Silla monk Uishang Master. It is different in that it is not built in the mountains, but in the coastal area. The temple was rebuilt in 1467. At present, the seven-story stone pagoda and arched stone gate - Hongxia Gate are still intact in the temple. The ancient pines in the temple are lush and green, making it one of the eight scenic spots in Guandong. The observation deck in the east of the temple - Yi
Xiangtai is one of the eight scenic spots in Guandong. It is an octagonal pavilion located on the cliff of the East China Sea, where you can watch the sunrise.
Jeju Island is the largest and most famous island in South Korea. It is about 97 kilometers away from Haeam in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It covers an area of ??156 square kilometers and has a population of about 500,000. The main mountain on Jeju Island
is Hallasan Mountain, which is a volcanic cone that last erupted in 1007. Hallasan Mountain, with an altitude of 1,950 meters, is the highest peak in South Korea. At least 15 lava flows have been discovered so far, and these lava flows have created molten caves, lava columns and other strange-shaped basalt rocks. These strange rocks now attract curious tourists. There is a crater on the top of Halla Mountain.
It takes about 6 hours to climb from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain and back.
Due to Jeju Island’s remote location and little contact with the outside world, many original customs and habits are still preserved on the island.
Yacht and submarine sightseeing
Yacht and submarine sightseeing are unique sightseeing projects in Jeju Island. Jeju Port, Seogwipo Port, and Seongsanpo Port all have this service. Tourists can not only ride on the sea on a yacht, but also enjoy the unique coastal scenery of Jeju Island. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
The submarine sightseeing expedition submarine responsible for underwater sightseeing is 18.3 meters long, has 33 telescopes, a diving depth of 75 meters, and 48 seats. Tourists can dive into the sea with a submarine,
witness the mysterious underwater world with their own eyes, and enjoy the underwater corals, starfish, fish, etc. It can be called a trip to the Dragon Palace. The sightseeing time is about 1 hour.
Undersea sightseeing must be reserved. You must confirm it 2 hours before boarding the submarine. You must go to the submarine sightseeing station to complete the boarding procedures 20 minutes before boarding the submarine.
Chinese Recreation Area
It is located about 20 minutes’ drive west of Seogwipo. It is a leisure center developed by the Korea Tourism Corporation, with a total area of ??more than 372 square kilometers. The Jungmun Recreation Area includes: a 60-meter-high cliff, Jungmun Beach with fine sand and blue sea, Cheonjeyeon Falls and other landscapes. The climate here is mild all year round, making it a unique tourist destination. At present, there are high-end hotels, golf courses, bathing beaches, marine aquariums, sightseeing botanical gardens, shopping malls and leisure facilities that receive more than 5,000 tourists, allowing people to enjoy the Southland here. Mood
Relaxing fun.
Jeju Tourist Botanical Garden-Rumiji. Located in the Chinese Recreation Area, there are 5 special greenhouses that cultivate more than 2,000 tropical plants from all over the world. The observation tower in the center of the greenhouse is 38 meters high and overlooks the coastal area.
The botanical garden also has folk gardens from Korea, Japan, France, Italy and other countries. There are sightseeing buses in the park that travel between the greenhouse and the garden.
Cheonjeyeon Falls. Located under the Sightseeing Botanical Garden in the Chinese Recreation Area, it is the best tourist attraction. According to legend, the seven fairies who served the Jade Emperor came to this waterfall to bathe and play at night, hence the name. The waterfalls flow down from the dense woods, forming three waterfalls. The first waterfall rushes down from a 22-meter-high cliff and breaks out of a 21-meter deep pool. The water flowing out of the deep pool forms the second and third waterfalls, and finally flows into the sea. . There is a Seonrim Bridge with seven beautiful fairies carved across the Cheonjeyeon Valley for viewing waterfalls. Across the bridge is the octagonal pavilion called "Tiandi Tower". Today, the surrounding area, centered around Cheonjeyeon Falls, has been designated as part of the Hallasan Nature Reserve by the Korean government and is under increased protection.
Chinese Golf Course. It is the longest venue in South Korea, with a length of 6820 meters and 18 caves. The ground is paved with Western lawn, so you can enjoy swinging on the green lawn at any time
. The golf course is close to the sea, and the scenery is pleasant and pleasing to the eye.
Royal Marine Park. Located in the Chinese Recreation Area. There are funny penguins in the Ocean Park, but the most popular ones are the dolphins and sea lions that perform five times a day. In addition, you can also watch various fish from all over the world.