Seoraksan Ulsanbawi Rock (설악산 울산바위)

Seoraksan Ulsanbawi Rock (설악산 울산바위)

– Homepage
www.ulsan-rock.co.kr

– Tel
+82-33-680-3382

Ulsanbawi is a rock formation in Seoraksan Mountain that consists of six massive peaks, each reaching 900 meters above sea level. The name “Ulsanbawi” is derived from the shape of the peaks, which spread out like a fence, and it is located at the center of Seoraksan Mountain. This rock is celebrated for its unique shape, the scenic beauty surrounding it, and its hiking trails. It takes about three hours to reach the top of Ulsanbawi from Sogongwon Park.

– Address : 1091 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages

– Experience Guide
Hiking, trekking

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-680-3382, +82-33-801-0900

– Parking
Available (250 spaces)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
[Entry hours] Winter 04:00-12:00 / Summer 03:00-14:00

– Restrooms
Available

– Parking Fees
Small vehicle, Low season, For the day: 4,000 won, Accommodation: 8,000 won

Small vehicle, High season, For the day: 5,000 won, Accommodation: 10,000 won

Large vehicle, Low season, For the day: KRW 6,000; Accommodation: KRW 12,000
Large vehicle, High season, For the day: KRW 7,500; Accommodation: KRW 15,000

– Activity Fees
Free

– Reservation Info. for Foreigners
None

– Interpretation Services Offered
None

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Biryongpokpo Falls (비룡폭포)

– Homepage
seorak.knps.or.kr

– Tel
+82-33-801-0900

Biryongpokpo Falls is 2.4 km away in the south from the Seoraksan Small Park ticket booth. Biryongpokpo Falls is located between Towangseong Falls in the upper region and Yukdam Falls in the lower region. Biryongpokpo Falls was named after the shape of the water stream of the falls (pokpo) resembling a dragon (ryong) ascending (bi) to heaven. Their powerful water streams pouring into the narrow and rough valley look like a legendary dragon. There is another tale associated with Biryongpokpo Falls. A dragon lived here, and one day villagers offered a maiden to the dragon to break the drought. Then, the dragon flew up to the sky, and there were no more droughts in the village. The waterfalls drop 16 m to the ground and their loud sound resonates in the valley. In winter, the waterfalls freeze and the frozen water columns offer another magnificent view. A clear pond is formed beneath the falls and around which there is a wooden observation deck. Biryongpokpo Falls and Surroundings in Seoraksan Mountain were designated as the Scenic Site No. 95. It takes about 1 hr from the Small Park to the Biryongpokpo Falls, while it takes about 3 hr (round-trip) to visit up to Towangseong Falls and Yukdam Falls. The difficulty level of this tour course is ordinary.

⊙ Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan Mountain) (신흥사(설악산))

– Homepage
www.sinheungsa.kr

– Tel
+82-33-636-7044

Sinheungsa Temple is a temple located in Seoraksan Mountain near Sokcho. It belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was originally founded as Hyangseongsa Temple by the monk Jajang in the Shilla dynasty (A.D. 652). Within the temple grounds, cultural heritage sites such as Geungnakbojeon Hall, a wooden structure from the mid-Joseon period, and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple Site. The temple offers a templestay program where visitors can experience temple life firsthand. Participants can engage in various activities such as Buddhist ceremonies, Buddhist prayer, 108 prostrations, and lotus lantern and rosary making.