Soyosan itineraries

Baekundae ridge loop

Up the steps behind Jajaeam, along Knife Rock ridge to Uisangdae and Gongjubong, then down past Gujeolteo. Soyosan's whole repertoire in one day.

One peak, one valley

Day one takes the quiet Gujeolteo path to the summit and sleeps by the station. Day two unwinds at Jajaeam, Seonnyeotang and the Tapdong valley.

Soyosan to Sanjeong

Day one warms up at Seonnyeotang and the Tapdong valley, day two is the full ridge, and day three crosses to Sanjeong Lake and its botanical garden in Pocheon.

Festivals & seasons

• 1 — The frozen rock ridge
• 3 — Spring fire-prevention period
• 4 — Azaleas, blossom and fresh green
• 7 — The falls at full volume
• 8 — Dongducheon Rock Festival
• 8 — Wangbangsan International MTB
• 10 — Soyo Maple Culture Festival
• 10 — Peak foliage
• 11 — Autumn fire-prevention period

Souvenirs

• Fresh tofu and kimchi bean-curd stew
• Acorn jelly and mountain greens
• Dongducheon bulgogi
• Budae jjigae
• Jangdan-bean tofu and cold soybean noodles
• Pocheon Idong galbi and makgeolli