Towangseong Falls — Attraction in Sokcho-si

This is certainly the most visually striking and impressive waterfall along this particular trail (and likely in the entire national park). The trail doesn't take you to the waterfall itself, but rather, to an observation deck that provides a nice view of the falls from a distance.

The hike to this observation deck isn't particularly long, but the section of the hike that leads from the previous waterfall to this observation deck is essentially straight up hill over a seemingly endless number of steps. If you are totally out of shape or you just despise steps, maybe this isn't the place for you, but the views are...

Giving it 5 stars for other seasons. For August after Ulsanbawi, it would be 2 stars. No water in the waterfall, it is more like a stream. The views of Sokcho and Yang-Yang are nice, but they are much better from Ulsanbawi. If you didn't go to Ulsanbawi, then this might be worth it. Or in Autumn or Spring, it will have water. And frozen in winter would be amazing. But otherwise, if you did Ulsanbawi and it is summer - don't bother.

The walk to Biryong is worth it though, so for sure do it. Gorgeous and...

Visited 21st October on a rainy foggy day - couldnt see Towangseong Falls. The 0.4km from Biryong Falls to Towangseong Falls is all steep stairs and took me (average fitness) around 15 mins to...