Seoraksan
설악산 · 강원특별자치도
A mountain located in Gangwon Province.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Seoraksan National Park3:05
Welcome to the majestic expanse of Seoraksan, the most formidable peak within the Baekdudaegan, the great mountain spine that runs the length of the Korean peninsula. I am your guide, a scholar of Korean geography and history,…
Listen in the app2The Baekdam Valley Boardwalk3:03
Stepping onto the path, we are immediately greeted by the architectural marvel of the newly constructed wooden boardwalks. This entrance marks the beginning of the Baekdam Valley trail, a route that has recently undergone a…
Listen in the app3Baekdamsa Temple and the Manhae Memorial3:10
Stepping off the valley trail, we enter the hallowed precincts of Baekdamsa Temple, a sanctuary possessing a profound historical and spiritual weight. Originally founded during the ancient Silla dynasty, this temple has stood as…
Listen in the app4The Primeval Forest and Yeongsiam Hermitage2:59
Plunging into the primeval forest, the environment undergoes a radical transformation. The expansive, sunlit sky we enjoyed at the temple is abruptly swallowed by a thick, overarching canopy of ancient evergreens. …
Listen in the app5Suryeomdong Shelter and the Confluence2:58
Emerging from the dense tree cover, we arrive at a critical geographical and logistical nexus: the Suryeomdong Shelter. The approach to this area is marked by a sudden widening of the valley floor and a dramatic increase in the…
Listen in the app6Gugokdam Valley and the Ssangyong Falls2:56
As we cross into the Gugokdam Valley, the topography aggressively shifts. The gentle slopes vanish, replaced by the sheer, vertical rock faces of the Yongajangseong, famously known as the Dragon's Tooth Ridge. …
Listen in the app7Haetal Gogae, the Hill of Liberation2:52
We have now arrived at the base of the most feared and respected segment of our ascent. Informally, hikers refer to this brutal incline as Kkaldak Gogae, the breathless hill. …
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Stepping out onto the exposed promontory, the claustrophobia of the steep forest climb instantly vanishes. You have reached Sajabawi, the Lion Rock. …
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At an elevation of one thousand two hundred meters, we finally enter the sacred grounds of Bongjeongam. This is not merely a mountain temple; it is a Jeongmyeolbogung, one of the few shrines in Korea believed to house the…
Listen in the app10Closing2:45
As we stand high above the clouds, it is time to reflect on the profound journey we have undertaken through the heart of the Inner Seorak. We have transitioned from the manicured safety of modern civilization, traversing deep,…
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What is Seoraksan?
Seoraksan is a place in 강원특별자치도 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 강원특별자치도 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 29 min 42 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.1194, 128.4656 |
| Last updated |
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