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Seoraksan National Park

National Park · Gangwon Province, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Area 397 km²
Time zone Asia/Seoul
Seoraksan National Park

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Seoraksan Essentials

Seoraksan National Park features diverse landscapes ranging from the jagged granite ridges of Ulsanbawi to the serene valley of Biseondae. This collection covers key cultural landmarks like the 14.6-meter Great Unification Buddha and the ancient Sinheungsa Temple. Natural highlights include the multi-tiered Towangseong Waterfall and the unique spherical boulder of Heundeulbawi. For panoramic views without the steep climb, the Seorak Cable Car provides rapid access to the 13th-century ruins of Gwongeumseong Fortress.

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Seoraksan Essentials

Seoraksan National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve featuring the Taebaek Mountain Range's highest points. This selection highlights the park's diverse geography, from the 1,708-meter Daecheongbong peak to the dramatic granite ridges of Ulsanbawi. It includes the deep Cheonbuldong Valley waterfalls, historical sites like the Gwongeumseong stone fortress, and the challenging boulder fields of the West Ridge. These landmarks define the park’s rugged landscape and high-altitude viewpoints.

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Buddhist Temples

Seoraksan National Park houses several significant Buddhist sites that reflect Korea's spiritual heritage. Sinheungsa serves as the head temple of the Jogye Order, featuring the massive bronze Tongil Daebul statue. Higher up, Gyejoam is a unique cave hermitage situated beneath the Heundeulbawi rocking stone. Bongjeongam, the highest pilgrimage site in the park at 1,244 meters, enshrines Buddha’s relics in a Silla-era pagoda. In the Osaek valley, Mangwolsa and Seongguksa provide quieter retreats, with the latter housing a designated three-story stone pagoda from the Unified Silla period.

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Seoraksan National Park — Map

Seoraksan National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -16°–7°
  • -8° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -14°–10°
  • -6° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -8°–16°
  • -1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 6°–26°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° · extremes 12°–28°
  • 16° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 16°–31°
  • 20° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 29°) · extremes 17°–31°
  • 21° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 23°) · extremes 11°–27°
  • 16° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–22°
  • 9° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -4°–17°
  • 2° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -12°–10°
  • -4° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
South Korean Won KRW ₩ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Korean
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+82
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Tours & Activities

Sinheungsa Temple
Walk
Great Unification Buddha Statue
Drive
Seol-agsan ulsanbawi

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