Korea / Eastern Region / Eastern Region / Mt. Soraksan
With its
granite peaks, lush green valleys, and dense forests, Mt. Saraksan
is considered one of Korea's most beautiful mountains. Located
in Mt. Soraksan National Park (Tel:(0392)636-7700), the mountain
is divided into Inner and Outer Sorak by a long winding ridge,
known as Hangyeryong Pass. The less rugged outer area stretches
east to Sorak-dong Village. Sorak-dong is a resort village near
the entrance to Mt. Soraksan National Park. Inns, hotels, campsites,
stores, parking lots, and other public facilities are available.
A 1,100m(3,610 ft.)-long cable car connects the park entrance
with Kwon-gumsong, an old mountaintop fortress of the Shilla Kingdom.
Other points of interest the outer area are Pisondae Plateau, named after the legend of an angel ascending to heaven from the plateau, and Osaek Mineral Springs, which are thought by some to bring relief from digestive ailments.
Visitors
to the inner area entering from the west via the town of lnje
will first visit Paektamsa Temple, the other gateway to Mt. Soraksan.
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Last updated: May 10, 2010