Introduction:
Sogeumgang Valley located on the east side of Mt. Odaesan, and because the mountain scenery looks as if a crane ('Cheonghak') was spreading its wings, it was also called Cheonghak Dongsogeum. But after it became part of Mt. Odaesan National Park, it is n

 
Information:
Information Introduction Sogeumgang Valley located on the east side of Mt
Odaesan, and because the mountain scenery looks as if a crane ('Cheonghak') was spreading its wings, it was also called Cheonghak Dongsogeum
But after it became part of Mt
Odaesan National Park, it is now referred to by its current name, Sogeumgang Valley
It was designated as Famous Site No
1 in 1970, and it occupies almost a quarter of the Mt
Odaesan National Park
Sogeumgang is the name used by scholar Yul-Gok of Joseon Period (1392~1910) when he wrote a book called Cheonghaksangi, and that name became its name
They say these mountains resemble Mt
Geumgangsan’s scenery, only miniaturized, hence the name Sogeumgang, meaning “small Geumgang”
Near Sogeumgang is Geumgangsa Temple, and there are the words “Sogeumgang” written by Yeol-Gok himself
Sogeumgang, starting with Mureung Valley as center, is divided lower half and upper half
The lower half is called Oesogeumgang and the upper half is called Naesogeumgang
Oesogeumgang includes the Geumgangmun, Chwiseonam, and Bibong Waterfall areas, and Naesogeum includes Samseonam, Sesim Waterfall, and Cheongsim Waterfall areas
Besides these, there are also Mureung Valley, Yeonjuam, Manmulsang and other well-known places, as well as Sipjaso pond that is shaped like a cross, Baekmabong, Okryudong, Sikdangam, and others
At the top of the mountain is Amisanseong (or Geumgangsanseong fortress), said to have been built by Mauitaeja (Silla 56th King, reign 927~935) a thousand years ago, to relieve himself of the grief of losing his kingdom
To the right of Mt Hwangbyeongsan is Noinbong Peak, and to the left is Maebong Peak
The current down from Noinbong Peak goes on for about 13 km and becomes Sogeumgang, which has many rocks, swamps, and waterfalls as well
Also, Sogeumgang has pine trees, various kinds of plants, bandal bear, woodpeckers, mountain sheep and other animals, making the area very valuable for ecology or biosphere studies
Sogeumgang is also famous for its winter snow flowers


Telephone: +82-33-332-6417, +82-33-661-4161 Mountain Not Access Period Seasonal Forest Fire Prevention Period Mar 4 – May 15, Nov 15 – Dec 15 *Schedule subject to change by park ranger orders, based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions
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Natural Preservation

Area:
s (closed to public) * Woljeongsa Temple (월정사) Entrance

Area:
(excluding paths) 1,000㎡ until 2026 * Jingogae Pass (진고개) ~ Dongdaesan Mountain

Area:
(동대산) (excluding paths) 30,000㎡ until 2027 * Jilmoe Marsh (질뫼늪) 12,341㎡ until 2027 * Sohwangbyeongsan Marsh (소황병산늪) 2,300㎡ until 2027 Parking Facilities Available Parking Fees Light-weight vehicle: 2,000 won Medium/Small-sized vehicle: Off-season 4,000 won / Peak season 5,000 won Large-sized vehicle: Off-season 6,000 won / Peak season 7,500 won ※Free parking for scheduled buses in bus parking lot Admission Fees Free Available Facilities Camping site

 
Sogeumgang Valley Reviews:
jianK:    Nutmeg woods in Jeju;Evergreen and aromatic
jianK:    Closed for Renovations;Lots of fun for an hour or two.
WUZ:    Amazing!;A fun out door illusion
jianK:    A pleasant surprise;Beautiful park
zhangOU:    It was fun;Kid and Adult love it!
GDeLK:    Beware of the product sales talk a...;Touristy
KTL:    Quick Stop Only;Coastal walk
WUZ:    If you cone to Jeju this is a DON...;Nice experience!
jianK:    Great hike, definitely recommended...;Breathtaking!!
jianK:    Black Pork Street for yummy Grille...;Must go