Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls (무릉계곡 용추폭포(강원))
About
Located approximately 2.5 kilometers west of Samhwasa Temple, the entrance of Mureunggyegok Valley, Yongchupokpo Falls is a three-tiered waterfall in a shape of a pot that gets its waters from Cheongoksan Mountain (1,403.7 meters). Located 70 meters below Yongchupokpo Falls is Ssangpokpo Falls, where the water from Yongchupokpo Falls and Bakdalgyegok Valley meets to create a deep and beautiful base.
Location
538, Samhwa-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do (25746)
Operating Hours
06:00-18:00 * Subject to change; call in advance
Admission
Sedans 2,000 won / Large cars 5,000 won / Individual: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 / Children 700 won Group: Adult 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won * Children (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older) may enter free of charge. * Group: 30 or more
Parking
Available
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-534-7306
Website
www.dh.go.krMountain Not Access Period
March 1 - May 15, November 1 - December 15 * Period subject to change
Hiking Course
* Trail 1 Management office - Samhwasa Temple- Haksodae Pass - Gwaneumpokpo Falls – Seonnyeotang Valley - Ssangpokpo Falls, Yongchupokpo Falls (3.1 ㎞, round trip 1 hour 30 minutes) * Trail 2 Management office - Samhwasa Temple - Haksodae Pass - Gwaneumpokpo Falls - Dutasan Mountain Fortress 12 falls (2.5 ㎞, 1 hour, 30 minutes round trip) * Trail 3 Management office - Samhwasa Temple - Haksodae Pass - Gwaneumpokpo Falls - Seonnyeotang Valley (Lookout) (3.5 ㎞, 2 hours and 30 minutes round trip) * Trail 4 Management office - Samhwasa Temple - Haksodae Pass - Gwaneumpokpo Falls - Yaksuteo Mineral Srping (3.7 ㎞, 3 hours round trip) * Trail 5 Management office - Samhwasa Temple - Gwaneumam Hermitage - Pimareumgol Cave (Haneulmun) – Ssangpokpo Falls, Yongchupokpo Falls - Gwaneumpokpo Falls - Management office (3.5 ㎞, 2 hours and 30 minutes round trip) * Trail 6 Management office - Dutasan Castle - Dutasan Mountain- Bakdalryeong Pass- The management office (10.2 ㎞, 8 hours round trip) * Trail 7 Management office - Munganjae Pass– Cheongoksan Mountain - Yeonchilseongryeong Pass - Temple site - The management office (12 km, 9 hours round trip)
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Sedans 2,000 won / Large cars 5,000 won
Admission Fees
Individual: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 / Children 700 won Group: Adult 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won * Children (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older) may enter free of charge. * Group: 30 or more