Location :
Tongsan-ri, Chinbu-myon, P'yongch'ang-gun, Kangwon-do

  Designated as a national park in 1975, Mt. Odaesan consists of many peaks, such as Pirobong (1,563 m), Horyongbong, Sangwangbong, Mt. Tongdaesan and Turobong. The national park is divided into the Mt. Odaesan, Pang-adari, Pyongnae-ri, Mt. Hwangbyongsan,Nae-myon, and Sogumgang areas.
The 10 km area from Wolchongsa Temple,through Sangwonsa Temple and to Chokmyolbogung contains numerousvalleys, thick fir tree forests and shrubs.
The Songumgang area isjust as stunning.


Admission

Dvisioon Adults Students Children
Individuals 1,600900 400
Group Rates 1,400700 300

Transportations

Directions

  1. Seoul - Chungbu Expressway 43km - Ich'on I.C. - Yongdong Expressway 128.6km - Chinbu
  2. Seoul - National Road 97km - Hoengsong - 117km - Chinbu

Express Intercity Bus

From-To Hours Frequency Duration
  • Tongseoul - P'yongch'ang
  • Sangbong - P'yongch'ang
  • Tongseoul - Chinbu
  • Sangbong - Chinbu
  • Tongseoul - Changp'yong
  • Sangbong - Changp'yong
  • 09:30-16:30
  • 07:00
  • 06:30-18:55
  • 06:00-18:30
  • 06:30-18:55
  • 06:00-18:30
  • 4/day
  • 1/day
  • 40mins.
  • 10/day
  • 14/day
  • 14/day
  • 3hrs
  • 4hrs
  • 3hrs
  • 3hrs
  • 2hrs
  • 3hrs
  • Local Transportations

    1. From Chinbu to Wolchongsa Temple : Local bus departs every one hour and it takes 25 mins.
    2. From Chinbu to Sang-wonsa Temple : Local bus departs every one hour and it takes 40 mins.

    Information on Transportation

    1. Chinbu Intercity Bus Terminal 82-374-35-6307
    2. Chinby Local Bus Terminal 82-374-35-6963
    3. Changp'yong Bus Terminal 82-374-32-4209
    4. P'yongch'ang Bus Terminal 82-374-32-2407
    
    
    Hiking Courses

    1. Kwandaegori - Sang-wonsa Temple - Chokmyolbogung - Pirobong - Sangwangbong - Pukdaesa Temple - Sang-wonsa Temple
      (12.5km, 5hrs.)
    2. Chingogae - Noinbong - Manmulsang - Sogumgang (14km, 5hrs. & 30 mins.)
    3. Pang-adari - Mokkoljae - Memorial of Yi, Sung-bok(2.4km, 1hr & 30 mins.)
    
    
    Nearby tourist spots

    • Yongp'yong Ski Resort (14 km)
    • Memorial Hall of Yi Sung-bok (10 km)
    • Kyungp'odae Pavilion (48 km)
    • Folk festivals : Nosongje Festival (Oct., P'yongch'ang-gun)
    
    
    Attention !

    Entrance to the following areas is restricted until December 31, 1996:
    • 7 km area between Turobong Peak and Mt. Tongdaesan;
    • 4 km area between Pirobong Peak and Horyongbong Peak.
    • Parking : 4 Parking lots in the area (860 cars)
    • Parking Fee : 3,000 won for car, 6,000 won for bus (per day)
    
    
    Local Accommodations

    Yogwans (Inns)

    Division Tel. Rate
  • Hotel Sorim
  • Seoul Sanjang
  • Odae Sanjang
  • Chinbujang
  • Chingwang
  • Seouljang
  • 82-374-35-4401/3
  • 82-374-32-6606
  • 82-374-32-6575
  • 82-374-35-7106
  • 82-374-35-7448
  • 82-374-35-9282
  • 25,000-30,000
  • 15,000-20,000
  • 15,000-20,000
  • 15,000-20,000
  • 15,000-20,000
  • 15,000-20,000
  • (Unit = Won)

    Minbak (Private home lodging)
    40 houses throughout Tongsan-ri area. (Rate : 10,000 won)

    Camp site
    Two in the Mt. Odaesan National Park area open all year round.(30,000 square meters)
    Camping fee : 3,000won ~6,000 won/day

    Sanjang (Mountain villa)

    1. Odae Sanjang (housing 150 persons, Tel. 82-374-32-6818)
    2. Chingogae Sanjang (housing 80 persons, Tel. 82-374-32-9755)

    Fare : 3,000 won - 4,000 won
    
    
    Managed by

      Mt. Odaesan National Park Management Office
      Tel : 82-374-32-6417

    
    

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