Biseondae Peak — Attraction in Sokcho-si

If You Visit One Place in Korea: Biseondae

If I were to recommend just one spot on the Korean mainland, it would be Biseondae.

This is a place that welcomes everyone—young or old, local or foreign—offering a relatively easy and accessible hike that leaves no room for excuses.

A Place That Never Disappoints

I’ve visited Biseondae countless times, and not once has it let me down. It’s a place that adapts to your emotions and elevates them in ways you can’t quite explain:

In happiness, it doubles your joy.

In sorrow, it gently cradles your heart.

In snow, it transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland.

In rain, it feels as though you and the mountain become one, an almost magical connection.

A Place for Love and Reflection

Biseondae is not just a destination; it’s an experience meant to be shared with someone you cherish. It’s the kind of place that solidifies the reasons you’re with the one you love.

And if life leads you to part ways with that person, it’s also the place that will help you find the reason why. It’s a space for reflection, healing, and rediscovering what truly matters.

Beyond Words

Biseondae isn’t just beautiful; it’s a place that words fail to capture. It doesn’t need grand descriptions or convincing arguments. It simply is.

• Just Come.

Drop everything. Let go of your worries. And just come. Some places aren’t meant to be explained—they’re meant to be experienced. Biseondae is one of...

Biseondae Rock is a large rock located in the Cheonbuldong Valley of Seoraksan Mountain. The rock blended with a giant surrounding rocky wall creates a mysterious atmosphere. When it rains, water flows down through the rock and forms a small waterfall. The stream of water winding around the rock is considered the magnificent view, which is similar to that of the Manpokdong Valley in Geumgangsan Mountain. When the season changes, its landscape boasts different scenery: full-blown flowers in spring, green and refreshing trees in summer, colorful autumnal leaves in autumn, and white snowy view in winter. Due to such a mysterious landscape, Biseondae Rock bears a legend in which Taoist hermit called Magoseon enjoyed scenery of this place and ascended to heaven. The name of Biseondae, meaning the rock (dae) where a Taoist hermit (seon) flew up (bi) to the sky, originates from this legend.

Nice, flat walk. We wanted to continue to Oryeon Waterfall, but it was closed, so at least we went up to the cave. There is a sign, its closed from 9 to 14, but we saw people even at 15 and it seems its not an issue. There was a monk in the cave (he must be incredibly fit). The way up to the cave is steep, from stones or stairs, nothing for a person who is afraid of heights. But the view is totally worth it, it was...

Biseondae is one of the first landmarks you will see as you hike from the visitor center along the trail that leads to Daecheongbong Peak, the Osaek Trail, and the many waterfalls along the way. It is an easy hike along a beautiful mountain stream with amazing views of the mountains all around you.

Even if you don't have the time or aren't feeling up for the challenge of a hike up the mountain to Daecheongbong, I would wholeheartedly recommend hiking up the trail at least this far. The steep climb doesn't start for a little ways, so try walking here and see how much farther you can go. The views keep getting better until you...