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Sorak-sanmaek Travel Guide: 190 reviews and 401 photos

Beautiful place to Yodel - Sorak-sanmaek

Mount Sorak National Park and Osaek Hot Springs

If you've always been filled with a sense of wanderlust, Mount Sorak National Park is the place for you. Over here, you can get away from it all . First, hike to your heart's content and explore all the beautiful ranges that the park can offer. After that, sink into a pool of natural hot water to ease those sore muscles. When you are done, indulge in a healthy meal of rice and mountain herbs and vegetables. It sounds too good to be true but it's real. This simple but beautiful place will be highlight of your trip to Korea .

Osaek Hot Springs

Icy river in Osaek

Go to this place after you've yodeled or hiked all you want in the National Park. It's a small place where you can discover beautiful waterfalls, drink natural spring water or soak yourself silly in the hot waters. Did I also mention that the air here is crisp and cool as it's devoid of all the crowds in Sorak ?

Delicious and Healthy Mountain Food

An assortment of mountain herbs and vegetables

It must either be the cool mountain air or the tiring hikes that I took. Whatever it is, the food here tastes better than any of the food I've tasted in Korea. Check out my reviews in the food recommendations.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Best Hot Springs in Korea, one of most scenic places for hiking
Cons:Crowds of people who have the same desire as you
In a nutshell:A place to satisfy your wanderlust

Last visit to Sorak-sanmaek: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Jan 20, 2004
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Hotel Closest to Sorak National Park - Sorak-sanmaek

Hotel Closest to Sorak National Park Hotels (3)

There's a hotel just next to Sorak National Park. Guess it's convenient to stay here if you plan to collapse in a heap... more travel advice

The little town of Osaek - Sorak-sanmaek

Motels at Osaek Hotels (3)

As mentioned , there's lots of motels at Osaek. more travel advice

Reminders of a Grim Past... Off The Beaten Path (3)

This statue is a grim reminder of the Korean War . Not many know this but Mt Sorak was the site of a fierce battle. Lots... more travel advice

Of Middle Eastern Men and Pots Off The Beaten Path (3)

Now, before you think that the pots belong to Ali Baba and that 40 thieves are lurking inside those pots, let me just... more travel advice

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Cable Car in Sorak Park
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Hiking @ Mount Sorak Park
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machomikemd Sep 12, 2009 at 5:18 AM Report Abuse

i beg to disagree, filipinos speak better english than hong kongers and singapoeans. i've been to both areas.
Wild_Orchid Jan 25, 2006 at 7:43 PM Report Abuse

the soak in the hot springs sounds just the thing for these tired ole bones. aunty agony.
i-s-a Jan 18, 2006 at 12:16 AM Report Abuse

I'm bone tired right now and somehow your Mt. Sorak adventure lifts my spirit...thanks for sharing. Reading your mushroom tip reminds me of my own experience in Mt. Namsan in Gyeongju ;0) How I miss Korea!
BluBluBlu Dec 21, 2005 at 1:16 AM Report Abuse

Great photo's and tips...enjoy the festive season G! Blu
ahoerner Jan 26, 2005 at 4:15 AM Report Abuse

Nice pictures and thanks for the tips... It helps a lot on my trip planning efforts... bye, Alex
victorwkf Apr 24, 2004 at 8:28 AM Report Abuse

Mount Sorak is indeed a very nice place to visit :)