Heundeulbawi Rock Audio Guide & Tour — Things to Do in Sokcho, Korea

About

Located below Ulsanbawi Rock of Seoraksan and in front of Gyejoam Hermitage, Heundeulbawi Rock is a round rock formed by the weathering of granite. It rocks exactly the same whether pushed by one person or several people, making it a nationwide favorite and a famous attraction of Seoraksan. Originally, it was called Ugagam because there were two rocks standing side by side, but a legend says only one remains, and it is also famous as a frequent subject of April Fools' Day fake news.

It is easy to visit by taking an easy walk of about 1 hour from the Seorak-dong Sogongwon.

Stories you can hear here

4 stories · about 5 min

IntroHeundeulbawi Rock34 sec
StoryThe Cow Horn Rock Atop a Boulder Where 100 People Can Sitabout 1 min
StoryThe Secret of the Rock That Never Fallsabout 2 min
StoryAmerican Tourists and the April Fool's Day Fake Newsabout 1 min

Preview

Whether one person pushes it or a whole group pushes together, it only rocks slightly. Fake news claiming it has finally been pushed off the edge even causes a flood of phone calls every April Fool's Day. Discover the true secret of this fascinating rock, shaped over tens of millions of years.

Rather than closely following a guide, it is more enjoyable to just walk around and take in the sights yourself. Treat these stories like background music, and simply enjoy the moment as you explore.

Keep listening in the app — stories play automatically by GPS as you get close.Keep listening in the app

Visitor info

Address: Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Hours: As hiking times and restricted sections vary depending on weather conditions, please check the website before visiting
Closed: Open all year round