Introducing Chiaksan National Park
Chiaksan means ‘Magpie Crags Mountain’ and this park (732 5231; adult/youth/child W3600/1300/700; sunrise-sunset) is 20km northeast of Wonju, making it a very do-able weekend trip from Seoul. The dense forests, mist-cloaked mountains, rushing rock-strewn rivers and wildlife make it well worth checking out. The most popular hike starts from Guryongsa (Nine Dragon Temple, partially burned and recently restored) and goes up to Birobong (three hours) and then either back down again to Guryongsa or down to Hwanggol. The hike down takes about two hours, whichever route you take. The hikes are quite tough and there are no mountain shelters in the park.
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In the southern part of the park is Sang·wonsa. Perched on top of a 50m cliff, it commands a mind-liberating view across the valley. Talk with an official about the current trail conditions before you make hiking plans.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Countryside from Seoul
by JasonInJapan 05 August 2011
If you only want to do day trips, it limits your range, but you could head to Sokcho for Seoraksan National Park. It would be a very…
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RE: Yet another South Korea itinerary: 8 days
by MonkeyPuzzle 25 July 2009
I'd "hit" Seoraksan rather than Chiaksan. Chiaksan is OK but Seoraksan is so much better. If you're in Sokcho which is gateway to Seoraksan,…
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Re: Yet another South Korea itinerary: 8 days
by valueplant 25 July 2009
I'am afraid that it is not easy to find hotel for foreigner in Wondju. Because Wonju is not yet famous among foreign tourist. At least,…
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