KOREA Mt-Seorak Scenic Tour_Private Tour from Seoul

KOREA Mt-Seorak Scenic Tour_Private Tour from Seoul

Located east of Seoul, Gangwon-do is a charming region, filled with the beauty of nature. Popular destinations include Sokcho, where you can enjoy delicious foods one after another; and Gangneung, full of various experiences and fantastic sights to see. Gangwon-do has also received much attention due to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games that were held in Pyeongchang and other regions of Gangwon-do.

Enjoy both the mountains and the sea, and experience a new and unique landscape with the changing of the seasons! As Gangwon-do is a destination with so many sights to see and things to try, we recommend tow Mt.Seorak area Tour.

[Recommended Course]

1) Depart from Seoul → Mt. Seorak(Cable Car & sinheungsa Temple) → Daepohang Port → Naksansa Temple → Seoul

2) Depart from Seoul → Mt. Seorak(Cable Car & sinheungsa Temple) → Lunch → Daepohang Port → Sokcho Traditional Market → Abai Village → Seoul

Itinerary
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Stop At: Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea

Seoraksan Mountain, Korea’s most representative mountain, is located in the northeastern part of Gangwon-do, stretching over the cities and counties of Sokcho, Yangyang, Goseong and Inje. The mountain range is so vast and magnificent that it is separated into Inner Seorak to the west and Outer Seorak to the east, with the dividing point being the highest peak, Daecheongbong Peak.

Many visitors to Seoraksan National Park depart from the nearby Sokcho, hiking on courses to Ulsanbawi Rock, Gwongeumseong Fortress and Biryongpokpo Falls. The difficulty and time required vary by each course, with most beginners choosing the Gwongeumseong Fortress course. This course is unique from the others in the fact that you can take the Seorak Cable Car to the top and hike down for an easier way to experience the beautiful mountain views.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Naksansa Temple, Jeonjin 1-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do 215-853 South Korea

Take in the beauty of one of Gangwon-do’s eight scenic views of the East Sea at Naksansa Temple, built by Uisang (AD 625–702), a Buddhist Master during the Unified Silla Dynasty. The temple houses many treasures to enjoy, including a grand Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue and Kwanseum Bodhisattva statue at Hongryeonam Hermitage. The surrounding view is outstanding, attracting many Korean artists to attempt to reproduce this scene in both writing and images.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Daepo Port, Daepo-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea

One of the closest attractions to Seoraksan National Park is Daepohang Port, a major fishing harbor on the East Sea. Rather than large fishing boats, the harbor and sea are filled with small boats operated by individual fishermen. The catch of the day is sold in a market stretching from the entrance to the water’s edge. Walking and looking around the vendors can be fun, but the biggest enjoyment of the market is to eat! From fried squid and shrimp to fresh hoe (sliced raw fish), the options are unlimited. Take the opportunity to pick the seafood you like and enjoy!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Abai Village, 122, Cheongho-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24884 South Korea

Abai Village is one of Sokcho’s top attractions. Abai means grandfather in the dialect of Hamgyeong-do, a region in the northeastern part of the Korean peninsula. The village was founded in 1950 by refugees of the Korean War who settled here and the name of “Grandfather Village” came later. The village is only 50 meters away from Sokcho’s mainland and is accessible by taking the Abai Village Ferry from downtown. The first thing to do after arriving in Abai Village is to take a look around! Murals scattered throughout the village make great backgrounds for souvenir photos.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sokcho Jungang Market, Jungang-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea

Having recently changed its name to Tourist & Fishery Market (formerly Jungang Market), this market was opened in 1982, and is comprised of around 450 stores throughout 1 basement level and 2 above-ground levels.

Fishery items and hoetjip (raw fish restaurants) are located on the basement level, and general whole sales and retail sales, such as food and clothes, are available on the first and second floors. In addition, many of Sokcho's famous snacks like dak-gangjeong (sweet and sour chicken) are found at many of the stalls inside the market.

Duration: 1 hour