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Seoraksan Cable Car
Located in Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, South Korea, the Seoraksan Cable Car is situated in the heart of the scenic Seoraksan National Park Seorak District, serving as a convenient starting point for visitors to explore the mountain's natural beauty. Surrounded by verdant pine forests and jagged peaks, the cable car ride offers an unfolding panorama as you ascend. Outside the window, visitors can see cliffs, streams, forest mist, and distant ocean views coming together to form a moving natural tableau. The cable car journey not only saves visitors the physical effort of climbing but also provides a vantage point to overlook the valley and gaze out at the distant sea. Upon arriving at the upper station, the observation deck offers expansive views, with rocky cliffs, verdant pine forests, and the vast sky creating an unforgettable alpine landscape. Whether you are escaping the summer heat, admiring fall foliage, or watching the winter snow, this place has a unique charm. There is a café and a small exhibition area here, allowing visitors to rest while enjoying the view.Sokcho-si · 9.7 km from downtown
Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion
Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion has a long history and features an exhibition room that showcases history, culture, and artworks related to Gangwon State.Sokcho-si · 1.1 km from downtown
Naksansa Temple
Luoshan Temple is a temple located 4 kilometers north of Luoshan Beach with a history of 1300 years. Silla (57 BC-AD 935) was built by Master Yixiang (625-702) in the 11th year of the 30th generation Wang Wenwu (reigned 661-681). The temple has a seven-story stone pagoda, a bronze bell, and a rainbow gate. and other cultural heritage. Legend has it that Yixiang returned to China after studying abroad in the Tang Dynasty in China. He met the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva while praying, so he built a hall at the Bodhisattva's guidance and named it Luoshan Temple. Houluoshan Temple has been rebuilt many times, and the current building was built in 1953. Luoshan Temple enters the temple through Yizhumen and Hongnimen. Turning into the temple in front of the Hongni Gate, on both sides of the hall, you can see the earthen walls and black bamboos mixed with mud and stone and paved with tiles. Next to the bronze bell on the north side of Luoshan Temple Beach, there is a small back door connected to Yixiangtai and Honglian Temple along a path. Yixiangtai is a pavilion built on a cliff by the sea, where Master Yixiang once practiced meditation. Red Lotus Nunnery is an nunnery built by Master Yixiang on a seaside grotto. A hole with a diameter of about 10 centimeters was dug in the eaves of the Fatang, and the sea can be seen from here. Go to the right foot of the mountain via Yixiangtai, where there is a stone Buddha statue of Guanyin standing on the Shenxian Peak standing looking out to the sea. The Buddha statue is so huge that it can be seen even from the far away port of Wuzi.Yangyang · 9.7 km from Sokcho-si
Seoraksan National Park Seorak District
Sokcho-si · 9.4 km from downtown
Sokcho Beach
Sokcho Beach has clear water and a pine forest behind the wide sandy beach, which is beautiful. And because it is close to Sokcho Express Station (only 500 meters on foot), the transportation is convenient. Since the bathing area is very close to Mt. Seorak, many climbers who started from Nae Seorak and descended from Daecheong Peak to Seorak-dong also stopped by. From Cheongho-dong, Chaoyang-dong to Daepo-dong, the total length of the beach is 2 kilometers. The open part is 450 meters long, 75 meters wide, and covers an area of about 9,000 tsubo. Due to the fine sand, clear water and dense pine forests, the number of tourists increases year by year. Sokcho Beach, along with the famous Seoraksan Mountain, Cheoksan Hot Spring, Cheongcho Lake and Yeongrang Lake, has played an important role in making Sokcho City a comprehensive tourist destination. You can taste fresh live fish on the breakwater on the left side of the beach, and you can also take a boat to the Bird Island in front of the beach to fish.Sokcho-si · 2.1 km from downtown
Seorak Waterpia
Seorak Water Park is adjacent to the blue East China Sea and backed by the beautiful Seorak Mountain. It has modern hot spring facilities and open-air leisure facilities. It is a comprehensive hot spring theme park. The water world is divided into a hot spring area and an aromatic bath area. The main facilities are hot spring sauna, water amusement facilities and so on. You can see the beautiful scenery of Mt. Seorak in the open-air bath of the hot spring sauna. You can enjoy the scenery while bathing, which is one of the charms of Seorak Water World. The Seoraksan Hot Spring, with a water temperature of 49 degrees Celsius, has very good water quality. Throughout the year, the whole family can come here to soak in the hot spring and enjoy the fun that is different from other hot spring amusement areas.Sokcho-si · 5.6 km from downtown
Sinheungsa Temple
Entering Seoraksan National Park and walking for 3 minutes, we came to Xinxing Temple. Xinxing Temple was built by a Tsang lawyer (590-658) who visited famous mountains all over the country, and was formerly known as Xiangcheng Temple. It was rebuilt after multiple damages. The incense burns at Shinheungsa Temple, and it is a must-see for those who visit Seoraksan. There is a huge bronze sitting Buddha statue on the road leading to Xinxing Temple. The Buddha statue is located on a wide granite platform, more than 10 meters high. After passing the Buddha statue, turn right and there is a newly built suspension bridge over the stream. After crossing the bridge, there is Tianwang Gate on the side of the long stone wall, leading to the temple. On both sides of the entrance, there are huge statues of the Four Heavenly Kings (the Heavenly King holding a sword, the Heavenly King Taman holding a pipa, the Heavenly King Guangmu with a tower, and the Heavenly King of Growth holding a dragon). The Buddha statues of Shenxing Temple were erected when Shanzheng Temple was founded. There are Buddha statues directly carved by Master Yixiang, such as Maitreya Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Shizhixiang, etc. There are also the Fatang, Daxiong Hall, Hades Hall, and Baoji Building built at that time. , Qixing Pavilion and other buildings, as well as the 3-story stone pagoda of the Xiangcheng Ruins No. 443 of the key cultural heritage. In addition, you can go up to Ulsan Rock from Sunshine Temple along the wall.Sokcho-si · 10 km from downtown
Naksansa Sea Guanyin Statue
Yangyang · 9.5 km from Sokcho-si
Oeongchi Bada Hyangiro Trail
Oeongchi Bada Hyangirois a picturesque coastline known for its spectacular ocean views and charming natural scenery."Oeongchi Bada"means"Osaek Mineral Spring ocean"in Korean, as the seawater here displays various colors, including blue, green, and purple, depending on the weather and season. This colorful ocean view offers an incredible visual experience. Besides the beautiful ocean,Oeongchi Bada Hyangiroalso boasts a series of charming natural landscapes. You can enjoy spectacular cliffs, unique rock formations, and stretches of sandy beaches. It is also an ideal spot for watching the sunrise and sunset, with many visitors coming every day to witness this spectacular sight. In short,Oeongchi Bada Hyangirois a charming attraction in Gangwon State, South Korea, loved by visitors for its colorful ocean views and spectacular natural scenery. If you are traveling in Gangwon State, do not miss this unforgettable place.Sokcho-si · 3.5 km from downtown
Naksan Beach
Naksan Beach is one of the three largest beaches on the east coast of South Korea. It opened to the public in 1963 and attracts a large number of tourists every summer. The white sand field here is surrounded by lush pine forests, and the water is not deep, which is very suitable as a beach. There are also sightseeing spots such as Naksansa Temple and Uisangdae among the famous Eight Views of Kanto. It only takes ten minutes to drive to Seorak Mountain, which is very convenient.Yangyang · 10.5 km from Sokcho-si
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What travelers say about Sokcho-si
ted4049March 19, 2023
4.0
National park landmark of Sokcho tourism!🚡🚡🚡
If professional mountaineering is not your goal,
you can feel Seoraksan⛰️ up close through the cable car!
But the parking fee, national park entrance fee, and cable car fee
can't help but feel a bit expensive👀
Seoraksan Cable Car
쀼쀼블랑March 11, 2025
5.0
Yeonggeumjeong Sokcho The sea color is so pretty that the pictures came out so pretty!!!! It was a hot summer day, but it was cool when I crossed the bridge!! You definitely have to take pictures here!!!! They come out so well😁😁 I want to go there again later!!!
Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion
Sudhana KumāraJanuary 1, 2025
5.0
It is a place that was reborn after suffering the pain of a great fire!
It is one of the three major Guanyin holy sites in Korea, embracing the East Sea, and the beautiful scenery and temple buildings are in harmony, making it very beautiful~
The temple grounds are also very large, and there are many things to see, so you should leave enough time to visit!
Naksansa Temple
RinaNaturellaApril 9, 2023
4.0
a relaxing stroll at the fine sandy beach with cafes hopping
Sokcho Beach
AlicyaJuly 21, 2026
5.0
I spent time with my family until 4:30 PM enjoying the outdoor water slides, wave pool, and swimming pool; after taking a break to eat and rest between 5:00 and 6:00 PM, we relaxed in the evening hot springs and indoor sauna—leaving feeling completely refreshed and light, with all our fatigue washed away.
Seorak Waterpia
小鱼儿2015May 7, 2020
4.0
Shinxing Temple is also a very nice little place. The interior decoration of the temple is relatively simple and is divided into many different levels. Many of the contents are also suitable for visiting small places. The surrounding landscape is very good.
Sinheungsa Temple
K.paulFebruary 10, 2025
5.0
This is Oeongchi Beach, located around Lotte Resort in Sokcho City. You can enjoy the waves and beautiful scenery while walking around the beach! If you walk north for about 20 to 25 minutes, you will reach the main beach of Sokcho City, where Sokcho Ai is located!
Oeongchi Bada Hyangiro Trail
토우패즈March 10, 2025
5.0
Naksan Beach is famous as a tourist destination on the East Coast because of Naksansa Temple. It is a famous place with clean white sand and blue sea. The winter sea is good because the waves are high, clean, and quiet. Naksan Beach in the summer has cool sea, wide white sand, and great things to see such as Naksansa Temple, Uisangdae, and Haesu Gwaneum Bodhisattva. It is great to visit regardless of the season and the scenery is excellent. I highly recommend it to those who haven't been there yet.
Naksan Beach
