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Seoraksan (Gwongeumseong) Cable Car

A cable car up to the ruins of Gwongeumseong fortress, with sweeping views of Seoraksan.

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Time needed
2 hours
Entry
Paid
Best time
Morning
Area
Seoraksan

Easy cable car to a rocky summit.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Seoraksan Sogongwon, Sokcho, Gangwon

  • Location: Near the Seoraksan Sogongwon entrance.
  • Tickets: Buy early; timed slots sell out in autumn.
  • Summit: A short rocky scramble from the upper station to the peak.

The story of the Seoraksan cable car

The cable car climbs about 1.1 km to near the peak where the ruins of Gwongeumseong, a mountain fortress said to date from the Goryeo period, once stood.

From the rocky summit, you look over Seoraksan's granite peaks and, on clear days, to the East Sea.

Best time to visit

Best season

October for autumn colours.

Best time of day

Morning, before slots sell out.

Wind

Closes in strong winds.

Tips before you go

  • Buy tickets early in autumn.
  • Arrive early to get a morning ticket.
  • Wear grippy shoes for the rocks at the top.

Best hotels near the Seoraksan cable car

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Kensington Hotel Seorak

Hotel at the entrance to Seoraksan.

See prices

Lotte Resort Sokcho

Seaside resort in Sokcho.

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All hotels near the Seoraksan cable car

What's around the Seoraksan cable car

  • Sinheungsa TempleNear the station.
  • Ulsanbawi trailHiking route.
  • BiseondaeValley walk.
  • Sokcho Jungang MarketFood market.

Questions travellers ask

How long is the cable car ride?

A few minutes, about 1.1 km.

Do tickets sell out?

Yes, often in autumn.

Is the summit hard?

A short rocky climb.

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