Relax in a Forest Full of Phytoncides
When you want to get away from busy life, you should visit the Forest Museum in Sokcho, where you can walk around and relax in the open air. The Forest Museum, which has kept the natural ecology intact, is filled with tall pine trees and beautiful wildflowers along the walking trails from spring to fall.
Location 3054, Misiryeong-ro, Sokcho-si | Telephone +82-33-639-2424 | Operating hours 09:00-17:00 | No admission fees
At the Seorak Native Plant Botanical Garden, you can see around 50,000 native and rare plants of 123 species that can only be found in Seoraksan Mountain, as well as different wildflowers in different seasons. Please note that the experience programs guided by forest commentators are available.
Location 164, Baramkkotmaeul-gil, Sokcho-si | Telephone +82-33-639-2928 | Operating hours 09:00-18:00 | No admission fees
Native Plants in Seoraksan Native Plant Botanical Garden
Horsetails
The name of Sokcho originated from this plant. According to a book entitled “Comprehensive Bibliography of Place Names in Korea”, the old names of Sokcho were Horsetail Village and Horsetail Valley because there were a lot of horsetails in the area.
Styrax Forest
Styrax blooms pendulous pure white flowers. It serves as an indicator of any damage from pollution because it has strong resistance against cold weather and pollution.
Yellow Poplar Forest
A stream under the yellow poplar forest is a great place for young children to observe aquatic insects and plants and learn about the ecology.
At Seoraksan Native Plant Botanical Garden, you can enjoy the view of Seoraksan Mountain while taking a walk around its aquatic botanical garden, rock garden, maze garden, and greenhouse garden.
We recommend Seorak Nuri-gil Trail from the botanical garden to Cheoksan Foot Spa Garden, where you can enjoy a foot bath and rest up. That is what we call “a formula for healing.”
Location 277, Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si | Telephone +82-33-633-7100 | Operating hours 09:00-18:00 | No admission fees Cushion and towel rental fee 1,000 won
Sokcho Tourist Information
Sunrise Park Tourist Information Center Center
Location : 3664, Donghae-daero, Sokcho-si
Telephone : +82-33-635-2003
Sokcho Express Bus Terminal Tourist Information Center
Location : 3988, Donghae-daero, Sokcho-si
Telephone : +82-33-639-2689
Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal Tourist Information Center
Location : 16, Jangan-ro, Sokcho-si
Telephone : +82-33-639-2830
Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market Tourist Information Center
Location : 191, subok-ro, Sokcho-si
Telephone : +82-33-639-2568
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