Jangsu-dae

Seoraksan National Park


This elegant, traditional Korean house was originally built in the pine forest for people to pray for fallen soldiers in the Korean War. Nowadays people come to meditate on the peace in the spacious villa.


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Nearby Seoraksan National Park attractions

1. Dumun Pokpo

2.97 MILES

This waterfall is reached after a lovely 2½ hour climb from Namgyo-ri.

3. Seoraksan National Park

3.79 MILES

One of South Korea's most beloved and beautiful national parks, and a Unesco Biosphere Protection site, Seoraksan is most celebrated for its oddly shaped…

4. Baekdam-sa

3.9 MILES

A Buddhist temple built in 1957, though originally constructed in the 7th century in the Silla Kingdom. It's worth walking over its wooden bridge, which…

5. Osaek Mineral Water Spring

6.42 MILES

A launching point to hike up Daecheong-bong. Carbonated, iron-rich water springs from three base rocks at a brook.

6. Geumganggul

7.6 MILES

This cave hollowed into the rock of Seorak-san offers worthwhile views of the valley. The 23 sq m cave was once used as a place to worship the stone…

7. Gwongeum-seong

8.11 MILES

These remains of a fortress are thought to date to the 13th century. The easiest and quickest way to get here is to take the cable car.