Seoraksan was a beauty so heavenly that it made my eyes open in awe to its natural aesthetics. If you're out for a hike while you're in South Korea, this is surely the place to relax and be grateful for the life you have.
Even just after entering the place, you could already see the stupendous views. Its mountains are enormous. The grand white cliffs mixed with the lush greens and oranges of the autumn foliage surely lure your senses to be overwhelmed. Not to mention the pristine rivers quietly rushing through big boulders in a picturesque scenery of birds, flowers and insects.
There are a lot of trails to choose from depending on the time you have and the level of difficulty you are able to hike. Overall, this is one of the places to see...
Read moreSeoraksan is best destination if you go around sokcho! You can hike to ulsanbawi peak which need 4 hours round trip and its fine even you not wearing hiking shoes or you're not professional hikers because the track its quite easy while the view was super amazing!! also if you don't want to go hike, you can ride cable car that cost 15.000 KRW for roundtrip and after that you can walking and enjoying the view in the waterfall spot, there is 3 waterfall spot that you can enjoy around there. Its a perfect destination for you if you plan to go to Korea...
Read moreMt. Seoraksan is a fantastic day trip from Seoul, though winter makes it quite challenging with freezing temperatures dropping below -10°C and cold winds. The hiking trails were tough, and I could only visit a few spots. However, seeing the world’s oldest Buddhist temple was a highlight.
There are some food and souvenir shops at the entrance, which is convenient for visitors. While the trip is worth it, I would recommend visiting in warmer seasons for a more enjoyable experience. The drive from Seoul takes...
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