Northern Highlights: DMZ Museum, Top Observatory, Presidential Residences, and Soraksan Gondola, Seoraksan National Pakr
DMZ Museum: Located near the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), this museum provides information about the history and significance of the DMZ.
Lee Seung-man and Kim Il-sung Villas
Seorak National Park: A trip on the cable car, a walk along the mountain stream, and the Buddhist temple Sinheungsa.
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Located on the northern border of South Korea, this observation tower (with binoculars) offers a panoramic view of North Korea. The tower symbolizes hope and the aspiration for Korean reunification, providing visitors with the opportunity to reflect on the past while looking towards a future where the peninsula may be united.
Located in the picturesque area of Goseong, the villas of Lee Seung-man, the first President of South Korea, and Kim Il-sung, the founder of North Korea, are historical and cultural landmarks that attract visitors. Lee Seung-man's villa, built in the 1940s, reflects the style and architecture of Korean modernism of that era, as well as the personal preferences of the first president. In contrast, Kim Il-sung's villa, constructed in the 1950s, features a unique architectural style that blends traditional Korean elements with Soviet cultural heritage. These buildings are important witnesses to Korea's political history and provide insight into the lives of two key figures during a complex historical period.
There is a gondola in the park, which we will use to get almost to the top of one of the peaks of Seoraksan, on which the ruins of the ancient Kwonggeum Fortress (lit., "Kwon Geum Fortress") are located. We get to the peak on foot - it's about 20-30 minutes. From this peak, a magnificent panorama of the East Sea, the resort town of Sokcho and the mountain range of the park opens.
Not far from the lower gondola station is Sineungsa Temple (originally built in the 6th century, but later rebuilt many times). The temple complex includes a statue of the Buddha of Unification (Thonil Buddha), the name of which reflects the desire of Koreans to unite the country.
A picturesque route leads us to Hyndyl Pawi ("swinging rock"). A huge rock will sway at the touch of one person.
Optional, if everybody is in: hiking to the top of Mount Ulsan Pawi; you will have to strain a little - the height of the rock is 873 m.