Wonju Airport 4 hr 38
Seoraksan National Park (8 min) Large, mountainous national park with waterfalls, diverse flora & fauna & hiking trails. Abai village (53 min) Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. Seoraksan (2 hr 15) Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. Seorak Waterpia (1 hr 48) Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. 대청봉 (34 min) Thin stream of water cascading into a green pool, reached by a popular trail through bamboo forest. Seoraksan Cable Car (22 min) Aerial cable car offering rides to a site with medieval fortress remains & picturesque views. Sokcho Beach (42 min) Popular beach for swimming, walking & shell collecting, backed by pine forest, resorts & eateries. Naksansa (2 hr 16) Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. Gwongeumseong Fortress (36 min) Centuries-old mountaintop castle ruin, accessible by cable car or a long hiking trail. Sinheungsa Temple (30 min) Buddhist temple on mountain slope featuring a bronze Buddha statue, reachable by hike or cablecar. Younggeumjeong Pavilion (1 hr 1) Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. |