This basic mountain shelter is along the Outer Seorak routes to Daecheong-bong. Reservations can be made online. Check website for fire warnings and closures.
Huiungak Shelter
Seoraksan National Park
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Sangwon-sa's intricately decorated bronze bell was cast in AD 725 and is the oldest bell in Korea (and one of the largest as well). Another prized object…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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This long, thin 40m-high waterfall in Seorak-san National Park gushes into a picturesque pool and and is a 2km climb up from the Seoraksan National Park…
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On the approach to Sinheung-sa you will pass this huge 10m-tall bronze seated Buddha statue.
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This temple complex that has stood on this site since AD 652 but has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. At the entrance are the Four Heavenly Kings …