Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Seoraksan National Park (South Korea). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Baekdamsa, Gongnyong Ridge, and Geumganggul Cave. Also, be sure to include Ansan in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Seoraksan National Park (Gangwon-do).
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Baekdamsa
Also known as: 백담사
Buddhist temple in Inje County, South Korea. Baekdamsa is a Buddhist temple in Inje County, Gangwon province, South Korea. It was originally built in the 7th century, but because of war and natural disasters has been rebuilt numerous times since then. The present version was completed in 1957. Additionally, the name has also changed over time. Originally called Hangyesa, the new name reflects the "100 pits from Daecheongbong Peak to the temple".[1]
Address: 746, Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, 24606 Inje-gun
Gongnyong Ridge
Gongnyong Ridge is a mountain ridge in Seoraksan National Park, located in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It is the central ridge of Seoraksan, dividing it. The ridge earns its name due to the mountain peaks in the ridge looking as "vigorous and dynamic as a dinosaur rising from the ground". The Gongnyong Ridge was formed from the Jurassic-era granite of Seoraksan being shaped over the years due to tectonic shifts and erosion.
It has earned much recognition because of its beauty, both from domestic and international sources, such as being labelled the most scenic location among the national parks of South Korea. It is also known for frequent accidents to hikers and sightseers.[2]
Geumganggul Cave
Buddhist temple in Sokcho, South Korea. Geumganggul Cave is a cave located in Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, South Korea. The cave is in the rocks of the mountain and is around 600 meters above sea level. It was once a place of worship and contains a Buddha stone. At the end of the route, hikers need to use stairs and bridges. It takes approximately two hours to travel from Sinheugsa Temple to Geumganggul Cave via Biseondae.[3]
Ansan
Mountain in South Korea. Ansan is a mountain in the county of Inje, Gangwon-do in South Korea. It is in the north-western area of Seoraksan National Park. It has an elevation of 300 m.[4]