Seoraksan National Park in South Korea

Seoraksan is the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range in the Gangwon province in eastern South Korea. It is located in the Seoraksan National Park in South Korea. After the Hallasan volcano on Jeju Island and Jirisan in the south, Seorak-san is the third highest mountain in South Korea. The Daechongbong Peak of Seoraksan reaches 1,708 metres (5,603 feet). The Taebaek mountain chain is often considered the backbone of the Korean peninsula.

Features of Seoraksan National Park in South Korea

Seoraksan National Park in South Korea attracts many national and international tourists all year round. The main season for the Seoraksan national park is autumn. The features of the Seoraksan National Park in South Korea include:

  -   The autumn colors in the area are considered amongst the most beautiful in Korea. The red and yellow forest is interrupted by rocks and small mountain streams flow amidst this. During the rainy season in summer - especially after a typhoon - these streams can swell.

  -   The Yukdam waterfall and the Biryeong waterfall are located in a small valley near the main entrance to Seoraksan National Park. This valley is typical for the beauty of the mountain in autumn.

  -   Ulsanbawi is a rock formation in the Seoraksan National Park in South Korea.

  -   The shape of Ulsanbawi is unique in the area.

  -   To reach the rocks you need to follow a hiking path and climb over 800 steps.

  -   On the way there, there are two temples and a spherical rock (Heundeulbawi) which is located on top of a larger rock. This rock is about 5 metres (16 feet) high and can be moved with some effort.

  -   There are many beautiful valleys in the Seoraksan National Park in South Korea.

  -   The Biseondae is a rock platform in a stream. Apart from the colors of the mountainous forest the shapes of the rocks are attractive.

  -   A bit further away from the entrance is the Cheonbuldong valley. The name (Cheonbuldong) means 1000 Buddhas.