Seoraksan National Park, National park in Gangwon Province, South Korea
Seoraksan National Park is a mountainous area in Gangwon featuring granite peaks and deep valleys with rivers running through forested terrain. The landscape transitions between deciduous and evergreen trees depending on the season, creating different looks throughout the year.
The park was established in 1965 as a protected area for the mountain environment. This designation has helped preserve the landscape and its natural communities over decades.
Sinheungsa Temple, founded in the 600s, sits within the park and draws visitors seeking spiritual practice and reflection. The temple remains an active center where people come to meditate and participate in Buddhist ceremonies among the mountains.
Multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty connect through the park, and cable cars help reach higher sections with less effort. Weather in the mountains can change quickly, so bringing layers and appropriate footwear is advisable.
The park shelters over 1,000 plant species and more than 1,500 animal species, making it a significant refuge for biodiversity in East Asia. Many visitors come specifically to observe the seasonal color changes and wildlife in this mountain setting.
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