KR · Gangwon · 38.12°N 128.47°E

seoraksan

Korea's most dramatic peaks, cable car views and blazing autumn foliage.

Best time
Mid to late October for autumn leaves, which is also the busiest time. Summer is green but humid, and winter brings snow and closes some trails.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Incheon, about 6.5 hours. Buses from Seoul reach Sokcho in about 2.5 hours, then a local bus takes about 30–40 minutes to the park's Seorak-dong entrance.
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Dear group chat,Korea's most dramatic peaks, cable car views and blazing autumn foliage.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingSeoraksanKR, Gangwon
KLseoraksan
≈ 4,746 km from KL, as the crow flies
Taken at the end of the Dinosaur Ridge of Seoraksan in August 2019

Photo: Taewangkorea · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Korea's most dramatic mountains, in Seoraksan National Park on the northeast coast near Sokcho. Granite peaks, waterfalls and temples are packed into the park, and a cable car and short trails mean you can see a lot without a big hike.

Makan

  1. Sanchae bibimbapRice bowls of wild mountain greens, served at restaurants near the park entrance.Map ↗
  2. Pajeon and makgeolliSavoury pancakes with rice wine, the classic Korean after-hike meal.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Seorak cable carRide up to the ruins of Gwongeumseong fortress for views over the peaks.Map ↗
  2. UlsanbawiA steep climb up lots of stairs to a huge granite ridge with views to the sea. Allow about 4 hours return.Map ↗
  3. SinheungsaA temple near the entrance, with a giant bronze Buddha.Map ↗
  4. BiseondaeAn easy, fairly flat walk along a rocky valley stream.Map ↗
  5. DaecheongbongFor serious hikers, the 1,708 m summit is a long, hard day or an overnight with a shelter stay.Map ↗

Good to know

  • In autumn, get to the cable car early. Tickets for the day can run out.
  • Some trails close for fire prevention in spring and late autumn. Check the national park's website before you go.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.