Biryong Falls & Towangseong Falls Observatory
비룡폭포·토왕성폭포 전망대
One of the easiest valley routes in Seoraksan. It is about 2.4 km to Biryong Falls, then a climb to an observation deck with a view of the 320-meter Towangseong Falls.
Biryong Falls is in the Sogongwon section of Seoraksan. From the entrance near Sinheungsa, a valley trail of about 2.4 km (about 1 hour one way) passes a suspension bridge and clear pools. At the end, Biryong Falls drops about 16 meters into a deep pool, and legend says a dragon lives in the falls. From Biryong Falls, about 900 steps (around 30 minutes) lead up to the Towangseong Falls observation deck. From there you can see Towangseong Falls, South Korea's tallest waterfall, which drops about 320 meters in three tiers. Most of the route is gentle, but the section up to the observation deck is steeper. Admission to the national park is free. Getting there: take bus 7 or 7-1 from Sokcho to the Seoraksan-dong final stop, then walk about 10 minutes to the entrance.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset (some restrictions in winter and during fire danger periods)
Nearby sights
- Seoraksan National Park
- Sinheungsa Temple
- Ulsanbawi Rock
- Yeongnangho Lake
- Sokcho Central Market
- Abai Village & Gaetbae Ferry
- Daepo Port
- Sokcho Beach & Sokcho Eye