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.
information
- Activity Fees Adults 3 500 Won Youth 1 000 Children
- Parking Fees Small Vehicle Low Season For The Day 4 000 Won Accommodation 8 Br Small High 5 10 Large 6 12 7 500 15
- Restrooms Available
- Reservation Info. For Foreigners None
- Interpretation Services Offered None
- Experience age Open To Visitors Of All Ages
- Experience guide Hiking Trekking
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-801-0900
- Parking facilities Available 250 Spaces
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation Winter Season 04 00 12 Summer 03 14
location
Seoraksan National Park, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do