Enjoying the view from the peak where the cable car lets you off.
Enjoying the view from the peak where the cable car lets you off.
There’s a fairly big mountain that you can go up in a cable car – If it takes 7 mins and goes 10 miles an hour, how far up the mountain did we travel? Pretty far. Glad we didn’t have to walk. You do get to walk a little at the top. Of course, it’s steep, so they installed stairs, but they were slippery, so they covered them with rubber mats… Did we mention that Koreans are very well organized and that everything seems planned to meet your every need?
Bilingual signs point to each attraction. Of course.- Bilingual signs point to each attraction. Of course.
When we were done admiring the view, we took the cable car back down and walked over to a giant Buddha and a temple that’s right in the middle of the forest. Gorgeous. Everything is easy to find and well signed.
Giant buddah near the Sinheungsa Temple, just a few minutes from the base of the cable car.- Giant Buddha near the Sinheungsa Temple, just a few minutes from the base of the cable car.
We had dinner at one of the little snack stands just inside the park. Good food with an amazing view – all for very little money! And of course the waiters insisted that we should stay even though they were closing down for the night and putting everything away! People bend over backwards to be super helpful and kind.
Sinheungsa Temple - a few minutes walk past the Buddha.
Sinheungsa Temple - a few minutes walk past the Buddha.
Hi Ian & Wendy,
Wonderful experience you had in Seoraksan. Just one quick question, what do you think the most efficient and cost effective way to get around Seoraksan National Park considering for short visit like 1-2 days to taste all the best views in the area? Please advise, since I am going there soon, and still wonder how could I manage myself to see the most of Seoraksan National Park if I don’t join in a tour?
awaiting for your soon response…
thanks…
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TravelHemat.com replied on December 3rd, 2009 7:15 pm:
Woow… how quick you replied my question.
Many thanks Ian and Wendy. So I am now convinced not to join any local tour to the park. I’ll do the walking as same as you did.
will share the story once i get back from Korea….
Have a great day!!
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Hello,
The park isn’t that big – you can see a lot just by walking around. We took a bus to the entrance of the park and there’s lots of marked trails from there. We hope you have a great trip, and we’d love to hear how it goes!
Ian and Wendy
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Hi Ian, Wendy,
Am visiting Seoraksan next weekend and running around the internet to get some info. Your blog has given me what I want. Initially thinking of staying overnight and making it a 2 day trip, I think I might do a 1-day following your plan and return back to Seoul in the evening/night. Lets see how it goes.
Thanks
-k
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