Sorak-sanmaek Travel Guide

 machomikemd Says:  Sinheungsa Temple is a short 10min walk away from the Sorak Park entrance hence many visit because of its close proximity to it. Sinheungsa is a temple which used to be called Hyangseongsa. On the path to Sinheungsa, there is a great bronze statue called Bronze Jwabul... 

 machomikemd Says:  Cross a bridge called Hyeonsugyo then past it, there is a long stone wall with a Cheongwang door, and you can enter the temple. At the entrance there are four Cheonwang (king) statues (Jiguk Cheonwang with a sword, Damun Cheonwang with a lute, Gwangmok Cheonwang with a... 

 machomikemd Says:  Sinheungsa is located 10 minutes walking distance from Sogongwon ticket counter, and many people visit because of its proximity to Sogongwon and hence this is part 3 of our trek to it, with the main gate entrance. 

 Ewingjr98 Says:  The primary religions in Korea are Christianity and Buddhism.Despite it's late arrival in Korea, Christianity is the primary religion of about 21% of the total population. Christian churches and cathedrals are common throughout the land. South Korea has the second highest... 

 machomikemd Says:  After Having been Refreshed in the Hot Springs of your hotel, then you can indulge in Drinking Party with your buddy in your room since there is no nitelife in the resort! you can buy liquors and foodstuffs at the 24 hour convenience store in the resort and cook the... 

 machomikemd Says:  after a tiring hike into Mount Sorak National Park, what is more better than to indulge yourself at a hot resort spa and pool in your hotel to sooth your body! This is in Daemyung Sorak Resort located at the border of Sokcho and Kosong-dong! 

 machomikemd Says:  There are three differing views on the name of Ulsanbawi. Some says that it looks like a fence and its name was copied from Ulsan of Gyeongsangnam-do. Later, the Korean term of crying mountain was transliterated into Chinese characters. Because of the way the whole mountain... 

 machomikemd Says:  Again we were disapointed since it was raining and foggy so we didn't see the spectacular views here. A Consolation is that you can hang around here and enjoy the cold air and then buy food and drinks at the cable car station, located 200 meters below the peak. 

 machomikemd Says:  the main peak (Daechung) at 1,708 meters above sea level is accesible via the 800 meter cable car ride and a further 200 meter walk to the top and the view is supposed to view breathtaking! (but unfortunately, if was very foggy when we were there, see the pictures!)According... 

 machomikemd Says:  the food is no that spectacular, the cafe is open 24 hours and caters primarily to foreign guest since most koreans just cook their meals at the hotel rooms. well not much since the breakfast buffett was included in our package so We've just eaten bacon, eggs, rice,... 

 machomikemd Says:  Here at the Top, You can Buy food and drinks at the snack counter or just hang around and enjoy the view of go to the top peak (200 meters above) or go to the fortress at 100 meters below. the cable car is about 800 meters long and the trip takes 5 minutes each way. Trips... 

 machomikemd Says:  the cable car to the top of mount sorak is about 800 meters long and the trip takes 5 minutes each way. Trips interval is about 20 minutes and the cost for a round trip ticket is 7,000 won. it is open everyday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 

 victorwkf Says:  During the popular summer and autumn months of July to October, many people visit Mt Sorak National Park (mostly local Koreans), especially during the weekends. Because of this, it will cause massive jams in all areas, especially getting into the park, the cable car ride as... 

 machomikemd Says:  Map of Mount Sorak National Park are located in Strategic Areas and are written in Korean and English but I would suggest that you can just get free brochures with the maps included at the ticket booth before buying the entrance tickets to save you time plus you can plan...