Wonju Airport 4 hr 46
Naksansa (23 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. Younggeumjeong Pavilion (48 min) Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. 대청봉 (1 hr 23) Thin stream of water cascading into a green pool, reached by a popular trail through bamboo forest. Sinheungsa Temple (1 hr 19) Buddhist temple on mountain slope featuring a bronze Buddha statue, reachable by hike or cablecar. Abai village (43 min) Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. Gwongeumseong Fortress (1 hr 25) Centuries-old mountaintop castle ruin, accessible by cable car or a long hiking trail. Cheongchoho Lake (39 min) Lake and lagoon Seorak Waterpia (1 hr 37) Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. Seoraksan (22 min) Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. Seoraksan Cable Car (1 hr 11) Aerial cable car offering rides to a site with medieval fortress remains & picturesque views. Seoraksan National Park (57 min) Large, mountainous national park with waterfalls, diverse flora & fauna & hiking trails. |