Yangyang International Airport 1 hr 45
Naksansa (1 hr 15) Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. Gwongeumseong Fortress (57 min) Centuries-old mountaintop castle ruin, accessible by cable car or a long hiking trail. Ulsanbawi (9 min) 속초등대전망대 (33 min) A steep staircase leads to this clifftop lighthouse for views of the East Sea & Seoraksan mountain. Seoraksan Cable Car (44 min) Aerial cable car offering rides to a site with medieval fortress remains & picturesque views. Seoraksan National Park (30 min) Large, mountainous national park with waterfalls, diverse flora & fauna & hiking trails. Seorak Waterpia (44 min) Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. Abai village (30 min) Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. Younggeumjeong Pavilion (34 min) Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. 대청봉 (55 min) Thin stream of water cascading into a green pool, reached by a popular trail through bamboo forest. Seoraksan (1 hr 13) Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. Sokcho Beach (18 min) Popular beach for swimming, walking & shell collecting, backed by pine forest, resorts & eateries. Sinheungsa Temple (51 min) Buddhist temple on mountain slope featuring a bronze Buddha statue, reachable by hike or cablecar. |