Mt. Seorak & Naksansa Temple 1-Day Tour | Gangwon-do, South Korea

About this tour

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery in Mt. Seorak National Park and Naksansa Temple with this fun experience! Get lost in the beautiful nature and feel the peace and tranquility of the great outdoors. Bring your loved ones to this unique nature trip!

• Head to the first place where maple turns red in Korea
• Enjoy the beauty of nature and the quiet afternoon at the temple
• Take advantage of the pickup service and friendly English-speaking guide included

— What You Can Expect —

[Mt. Seorak]

Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak (‘Seol’ meaning ‘snow’ and ‘Ak’ meaning ‘big mountain’) because the snow would not melt for a long time, keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area. Afterward, in December 1973, it was designated as a park preservation area, and in August 1982, as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO

[Naksansa Temple]

Naksansa Temple is located 4 km north of Naksan Beach and boasts a 1,300-year history. It is a temple built by Ui-Sang, the ambassador of the 30th King of Silla Period (57 BC- 935 AD), and inside is the Seven Story Stone Tower, Dongjong, Hongyaemun, together with several other cultural assets. It was named Naksansa Temple by Ui-Sang, at the spot where he learned the prayer Gwansae-eumbosal from Bosal after he returned from studying abroad in the Chinese Tang Kingdom. It was rebuilt several times afterward, and the current building was erected in 1953