5 Amazing Cable Cars to Ride in South Korea

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The 5 most amazing cable car rides in South Korea have one thing in common: they give easy access to beautiful views. And when you’re up there you feel like you’re on top of the world.

1) Daedunsan Cable Car

Suspension staircase in Daedunsan National Park in South Korea
Suspension staircase in Daedunsan National Park in South Korea

My number one cable car in South Korea. Especially in autumn when the leaves turn red. Daedunsan Cable Car takes you a long way up the rocky mountains of Daedunsan National Park. From there you can start hiking across the cloud bridge towards the hanging red stairs and if you feel active even further up. You walk from mountaintop to mountaintop and feel like you’re floating in the air.

Location: 57 Daedunsangongwon-gil, Unju-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

You can visit Daedunsan National Park as a day trip from Boryeong, Jeonju or Daejeon. Look here for a way to combine Daedunsan Cable Car in your South Korea itinerary.

View from the Hanging Bridge in Daedunsan National Park in South Korea

2) Cheongpung Lake Cable Car

Kim at Cheongpung Lake Cable Car overlooking Jecheon Lake in South Korea

Who doesn’t want to have a great view without putting in too much effort? You can reach the observation deck overlooking Jecheon Lake and the mountains of Woraksan National Park without hiking! Cheongpung Lake Cable Car brings you straight to the top where you can admire a 360-degree view from one of the observation decks. There is even a cafe at the top with an excellent bakery.

Location: 166 Munhwajae-gil, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea.

Read more about Cheongpung Lake Cable Car.

3) Seoraksan Cable Car

Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, South Korea

This Cable Car in Seoraksan National Park near Sokcho brings you a long way to the top. What was once Gwongeumseong Fortress is now a viewpoint and picnic area with a beautiful view. It is a good travel destination in all seasons. Only ten minutes of climbing stairs required. You can see the mountains of Seoraksan National park on one side and Sokcho city on the other side.

And at ground level, there is this whole park with hiking trails, temples, and sculptures to explore.

Location: 1137 Seoraksan-ro, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, South Korea

4) Tongyeong Cable Car

View of Tongyeong from Mireuksan, South Korea

Overlooking an archipelago of small islands from the top of Mount Mireuksan. A visit to Tongyeong Cable Car feels almost like a tropical destination. From the observation deck at the end of the Cable Car ride, you can see the city of Tongyeong and its harbor. With only a twenty minutes’ walk, you can reach the viewpoint that gives you a 360-degree view of the area. If you’re lucky, you can see as far as Japan!

Location: 910-2 Yeongun-ri, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

You can visit Tongyeong as a day trip from Busan or Suncheon. Look here for a way to combine Tongyeong Cable Car in your South Korea itinerary.

5) Duryunsan Cable Car

Kim at Duryunsan Cable Car in South Korea

Perhaps least known of them all is Duryunsan Cable Car. The clouds obscured much of the view during my visit, downgrading this stop to the fifth position in this list (still impressive!). From the top, a fifteen minutes’ walk from the Cable Car station, you have a beautiful view of the surrounding area, including Duryunsan’s eight peaks and if you are lucky, Hallasan on Jeju Island. You literally feel like you’re on top of the world.

Location: 88-45 Daeheungsa-gil, Samsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

You can visit Duryunsan as a day trip from Boseong, Mokpo or Wando. Look here for a way to combine Duryunsan Cable Car in your South Korea itinerary.

That’s it, the 5 Most Amazing Cable Cars to Ride in South Korea. Each offering a unique view of the National Park or mountain area they’re part of. It doesn’t matter if it is lakes, seas, mountains or hills, the scenery gets to me every single time. High up the mountain, I believe I can do anything. And the inspiration lingers long enough for me to take action after going down.

5 Most Amazing Cable Cars in South Korea

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