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Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho

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Listed as a tentative World Heritage Site, Seoraksan National Park shelters rare animal and plant life on an area of 163.6 sq km (63.2 sq mi), popular among tourists and naturalists. Valued for its natural diversity, the park has registered about 1,010 species of plants and 1,560 species of animals. Black bears, Siberian flying squirrels, otters, and other animals roam the reserve, just make sure to follow all safety measures during encounters. Besides exploring the serene natural environment, you can also visit the Buddhist temples situated near the park. The mountainous area--covered in pine trees, oaks, and other deciduous trees--annually receives more than 1,000 millimeters of precipitation, so carry an umbrella just in case. Using our world travel planner, Sokcho attractions like Seoraksan National Park can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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• By xinyaolim

  A very beautiful place to visit! You can take very pretty pictures almost anywhere. There are different hikes available but it may get pretty cold during winter time. The scenery gets better and...  more »

• By Traveltheorient

  This National Park is absolutely, positively the most spectacular park I have ever been to. It has a hike for everyone! The Buddhist temples along the way just enhance the enjoyment of the whole...  more »

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