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Mount Seoraksan National Park - Sorak-sanmaek

Mount Seoraksan National Park is a beautiful place located near the coastal town of Sokcho which is about 4 hours by coach east of Seoul. I visited this national park twice, once in the summer of 2002 and another time in Oct 2005.

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Temple at Mount Seoraksan National Park

The national park also houses many Buddhist temples and hermitages among the beautiful mountain scenery. There are various walking and hiking paths which can enable you to explore the various parts of this beautiful national park.

The bear statue at the entrance of the national pa

At the entrance of the national park is a huge statue of a bear. This is a very good place to have your photograph taken, which I did during my trip in Oct 2005.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Very beautiful scenery and impressive temples
Cons:The weather here is unpredictable and rainy in summer
In a nutshell:One of the most popular natural spots in South Korea

Last visit to Sorak-sanmaek: Oct 2005
Intro Updated Nov 6, 2005
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mitchimitch Mar 3, 2007 at 11:30 AM

Am so looking forward to my SK trip esp my trek to Mr Sorak! Thanks for your tips! Kamsahamnida!
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bpacker Dec 8, 2005 at 8:26 AM

Victor, that crab hotpot you had looks very delicious! Great update on your sorak page.
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i-s-a Oct 17, 2005 at 7:25 PM

Thanks for sharing your recent photos from Korea...Those are lovely! I also went there in Autum (2004) and really loved those colors. My bag is full of dried red maple and yellow gingko leaves when I get home ;0).
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jckim Apr 3, 2005 at 8:02 AM

It's a great pics of Seoraksan!! Seoraksan was one of most beautiful Mt of Korea. especially Autumn! Good job Victor! :) Cheers!
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nomorewars Feb 7, 2003 at 10:54 PM

HEY PPL!!! Here is another great man who appreciates mother nature.
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beachboy Nov 14, 2002 at 2:38 AM

Beautiful Mount Sorak!