Biryongpokpo Falls (비룡폭포)

Register : 2003-01-09 03:10 Update : 2021-04-09 19:07
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Biryongpokpo Falls (비룡폭포)

Biryongpokpo Falls is 2.4 km away in the south from the Seoraksan Small Park ticket booth. Biryongpokpo Falls is located between Towangseong Falls in the upper region and Yukdam Falls in the lower region. Biryongpokpo Falls was named after the shape of the water stream of the falls (pokpo) resembling a dragon (ryong) ascending (bi) to heaven. Their powerful water streams pouring into the narrow and rough valley look like a legendary dragon. There is another tale associated with Biryongpokpo Falls. A dragon lived here, and one day villagers offered a maiden to the dragon to break the drought. Then, the dragon flew up to the sky, and there were no more droughts in the village. The waterfalls drop 16 m to the ground and their loud sound resonates in the valley. In winter, the waterfalls freeze and the frozen water columns offer another magnificent view. A clear pond is formed beneath the falls and around which there is a wooden observation deck. Biryongpokpo Falls and Surroundings in Seoraksan Mountain were designated as the Scenic Site No. 95. It takes about 1 hr from the Small Park to the Biryongpokpo Falls, while it takes about 3 hr (round-trip) to visit up to Towangseong Falls and Yukdam Falls. The difficulty level of this tour course is ordinary.

Introduction Information
Experience Guide
Hiking, trekking  
Age Limit for Experience
Open to visitors of all ages  
Opening Hours
Winter season (04:00–12:00), Summer season (03:00–14:00)  
Holiday
N/A (Open all year round)  
Parking
Available (250 spaces)  
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-801-0900  
Activity Fees
Adults: 3,500 won / Youth: 1,000 won / Children: 500 won
Parking Fees
Small vehicle, Low season, For the day: 4,000 won, Accommodation: 8,000 won
Small vehicle, High season, For the day: 5,000 won, Accommodation: 10,000 won
Large vehicle, Low season, For the day: 6,000 won, Accommodation: 12,000 won
Large vehicle, High season, For the day: 7,500 won, Accommodation: 15,000 won
Restrooms
Available
Reservation Info. for Foreigners
None
Interpretation Services Offered
None
Gangwon-do Sokcho-si Weather Rating
2024-11-24 Good
Suitable for outdoor tourism
2024-11-25 Fair
Caution advised
2024-11-26 Fair
Caution advised
2024-11-27 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-28 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-29 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-30 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
Initial Registration Date
2003-01-09 03:10
Last Updated
2021-04-09 19:07
Inquiry
+82-33-801-0900
Homepage
seorak.knps.or.kr
Address
[24903] Seoraksan National Park, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Directions
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Sokcho Bus Terminal. From Sokcho Bus Terminal Bus Stop, take Bus No. 7 or 7-1 and get off at Sogongwon Bus Stop.