Yangyang International Airport 1 hr 42
대청봉 (1 hr 15) Thin stream of water cascading into a green pool, reached by a popular trail through bamboo forest. Sinheungsa Temple (1 hr 12) Buddhist temple on mountain slope featuring a bronze Buddha statue, reachable by hike or cablecar. Ulsanbawi (16 min) Gwongeumseong Fortress (1 hr 17) Centuries-old mountaintop castle ruin, accessible by cable car or a long hiking trail. Abai village (37 min) Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. 속초등대전망대 (40 min) A steep staircase leads to this clifftop lighthouse for views of the East Sea & Seoraksan mountain. Younggeumjeong Pavilion (41 min) Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. Sokcho Beach (25 min) Popular beach for swimming, walking & shell collecting, backed by pine forest, resorts & eateries. Seoraksan National Park (50 min) Large, mountainous national park with waterfalls, diverse flora & fauna & hiking trails. Naksansa (19 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. Seoraksan (17 min) Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. Seoraksan Cable Car (1 hr 4) Aerial cable car offering rides to a site with medieval fortress remains & picturesque views. Seorak Waterpia (1 hr 45) Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. |