Mt. Seorak Hiking with Baekdamsa Temple and Wondaeri Birch Tree Forest Tour

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Stop At: Baekdamsa Temple, 746, Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do 24606 South Korea

Located within Seoraksan Mountain, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jin-Deok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. This temple was completely demolished by several fire accidents including one in the year 690, during the reign of King Sinmun. It changed its locations to several other sites and was renamed Youngchuisa, Simsa, Baekdamsa, and Simwonsa Temple.

A stone bridge called Susimgyo is built across Baekdam Gyegok Valley to the front of Baekdamsa Temple. Wooden Amityus Buddha Statue, designated as National Treasure No.1182, is preserved here at Baekdamsa Temple. This Buddhist statue was made in 1748 during the reign of Yeongjo (reign 1724~1776) and is known as the most outstanding statue in the early 18th century. Currently remaining structures include Geukrakbojeon, Sanryeonggak, Hwaeomsil, Beophwasil, Jeongmun, and Yosachae. In the courtyard, there is a three-story stone temple remaining to this date. As for temples, Bongjeongam, Oseam, and Wonmyeongam remain till today.


Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Wondaeri Birch Forest, 760, Jajangnamusup-gil, Inje-eup, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do 24639 South Korea

It is located in Wondaeri, Injeup, Injegun, Ganwondo. If you follow 3.5 km gentle slope, you will find the grove of birch trees. People love to see the birch trees because the white color of trees give them cool and calm breath on the montain.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes