the vicinity. The most important attraction is Seoraksan National Park, but other sights include the Naksansa Temple (52-ft-/16-m-tall granite Goddess of Mercy), Hwajinpo Beach, Unification Observatory (beautiful mountain vistas and a view of North Korea), the Uisang Pavilion (beautiful coastal views), the Chonggan Pavilion, Choksan Hot Springs and good skiing. 100 mi/160 km northeast of Seoul.