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Seorak-san National Park
One of the tourist attractions overseas visitors consider the most memorable is Seoraksan - the mountains that Koreans love most. Outer Seoraksan has fantastic cliffs and big fountains, while the beautiful inner Seoraksan exhibits the highest level of splendor and sensation by displaying various forms and colors that nature can offer during the four seasons. The Seoraksan Mountains have multiple hiking courses, valleys, and cultural artifacts hidden in each valley, and are internationally renowned as a habitat for rare plants and animals. UNESCO designated the region in 1992 as a Biosphere Reserve.
Ode-san National Park
Centering around Birobong, standing at 1,563 meters above sea level, five peaks line up like a folding screen, while Sogeumgang Valley, which means little Mt. Geumgangsan, is situated below. Mt. Odaesan is originally a by-name for China's Shanxisheng Mt. Qingliangshan, but Jajangyulsa who studied in these mountains during the Silla dynasty decided to call the mountain in Korea Mt. Odaesan since the features of the two mountains were very similar. As the physical aspects of Mt. Odaesan are smoother than Mt. Seoraksan, anyone can easily take up the challenge of hiking here. Also, people of all ages love Mt. Odaesan as the perfect place for a forest bath.
Chiak-san National park
Centering around Birobong that stands at 1,288 meters above sea level are other peaks up to 1,000 meters. Mt. Chiaksan with its steep cliffs and solemn physical aspects is a sharp contrast to the smooth, feminine Mt. Odaesan. You can find precious elements of the regional cultural heritage such as beautiful valleys, Sinseondae, Guryongso, Seryeom Falls and Sangwonsa Temple. The park changes color as the seasons pass: azalea and royal azalea in spring, thick forest in summer, red maples in autumn and snow in winter.
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