South Korea · Seoraksan National Park
Biryong Falls
Biryong Falls is a waterfall in Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, located halfway between Yukdam Falls and Towangseong Waterfall. The loud falling water of falls is said to resemble dragons flying up towards the sky, which is why it was named Biryong Falls.
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Biryong Falls drops over a series of steps. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Sokcho-si, South Korea. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
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Also good forHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
When to go
Getting there
- Base town Sokcho-si, South Korea
- Country South Korea
- Region Seoraksan National Park, East Asia, Asia
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Biryong Falls
South Korea
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Most similar
Vattaparai Falls
India
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Also a cascade waterfall and in India
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
We don't have a reliable crest width for Biryong Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
38.16017, 128.50008
Quick answers
Where is Biryong Falls?
Biryong Falls is in South Korea (Seoraksan National Park). The nearest base is Sokcho-si, South Korea. Its coordinates are 38.1602, 128.5001.
When is the best time to visit Biryong Falls?
Peak flow is May to July and October to November. Snowmelt and the June rains fill the falls; October and November add autumn colour.
What can you do at Biryong Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: ice climbing, hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Biryong Falls?
The usual base is Sokcho-si, South Korea. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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