Seoraksan National Park

is one of the most popular natural tourist attractions in South Korea,

and the nearby city of Sokcho is the main point of departure.

At the entrance to the park, there is a Buddhist temple

and a large bronze statue of Buddha, where visitors often place offerings.

There are many easy walking paths in the park,

winding through forests and over rocky river beds,

and in autumn many trees put on a vivid display of colorful leaves.

Within the park, there are countless rocky ridges, sheer cliffs

and tree-covered mountains all around.

The modern enclosed gondola

gives visitors great views of the mountainside in comfort and safety,

and the views from the top of the mountain stretch for as far as the eye can see,

but be sure to bring a jacket as it can get very cold.