Mt. Sorak and amenities.

After my busy schedule in China, I planned some down time on the East coast of Korea in the popular weekend vacation area of Mt. Sorak.

This beautiful mountainous area contains Korea’s burgeoning relaxation industry. Complete with Chim Chil. Bang, hiking trails, beaches, condominiums, water parks and spas. As Korea evolves further into its industrialized personna, finding time away from work will continue to occupy the Korean mindset.

Mt. Sorak itself is a series of mountains and peaks that are covered in thick green vegetation. Many from Seoul travel to this rather famous place to go hiking. In looking around one of the trailheads, most people there were decked out in their modern hiking gear.

Another unique Korean recreation phenomena is the numerous spas and water parks. Waterpia is a highly diversified water extravaganza. Not just one or two spa pools for those seeking comfort and relaxation, but more like 30 plus pools with themes like, “couples pool” wellbeing pool, aromatherapy pool, etc. etc. etc. Varying temperatures on these pools provide an experience that delivers variety and diversification of therapy. Also, there is a wave pool and water maze that allows different stations of water enjoyment as you move from station to station.

Mt. Sorak is a relaxation mecca. For those busy Seoulittes who work their fingers to the bone as well as intrepid travelers like myself it is an oasis of spirit rejuvenating calmness.