Hotels near Seoraksan National Park
833 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Seoraksan is Korea's most celebrated mountain park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of jagged granite peaks rising to 1,708 metres at Daecheongbong, and it is where autumn colour arrives first. The 2026 forecasts put peak colour at Seoraksan around 25 October, when the valleys around Sinheungsa Temple and the great seated Buddha turn scarlet and gold.
From the Seorak-dong entrance, easy options include the walk to Biseondae rock and the valley beyond, while the Seoraksan cable car climbs to Gwongeumseong fortress for views over the peaks. The Ulsanbawi hike, about four hours return with steep metal stairs, rewards fit walkers with some of the best views in the country. An overnight stay in Sokcho, with its fish markets and beach, makes the trip less rushed.
Peak weekends bring huge crowds and cable car queues of several hours.
Pro Tip: Plan a weekday visit in the last week of October, stay in Sokcho the night before, and be at the park entrance at opening to ride the cable car before the queues build.
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