Sŏrak-tong

Sŏrak-tong is a locality in , . Sŏrak-tong is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sinheungsa and Biryong Waterfall.

Buddhist temple
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, sometimes spelled Shinheungsa, is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated on the slopes of in , , South Korea.

Waterfall
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Biryong Falls is a waterfall in in , located halfway between Yukdam Falls and . The loud falling water of falls is said to resemble dragons flying up towards the sky, which is why it was named Biryong Falls.

Ruins
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Gwongeumseong, also known as Seoraksan Fortress or Onggeumsan Mountain Castle, is an ancient mountain fortress located in Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sokcho.

Photo: hanuska, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a city in , . It's quite a sleepy city and is known as a gateway to , which is a 30-minute bus ride from the central hub.

Sŏrak-tong

Latitude
38.17361° or 38° 10′ 25″ north
Longitude
128.49028° or 128° 29′ 25″ east
Elevation
207 metres (679 feet)
Open location code
8QCC5FFR+C4
Geo­Names ID
1884048
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In Other Languages

“Sŏrak-tong” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “설악동”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Chŏnggop’yŏng and P’i-gol.

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