The park is named after the 'Heonhwaga' song, a piece of ancient Korean poetry said to have been dedicated to Lady Suro.
The central statue of Lady Suro is crafted from bronze and weighs approximately 500 tons.
The park's design is inspired by the historical legend of Lady Suro, who was noted for her beauty during the Silla Kingdom period.
The location provides a strategic view of the Donghae coastline, often used for monitoring maritime traffic in the past.
The elevator installation was specifically built to bypass the steep topography that previously limited access to the clifftop.
The park grounds feature stone carvings depicting scenes from the 'Heonhwaga' legend.
Surobuin Heonhwa Park is a clifftop park in Samcheok dedicated to Lady Suro, a legendary figure from the Samguk Yusa. The park features a massive bronze statue of the lady set against the backdrop of the East Sea. Visitors access the park via an elevator that transports them from the lower harbor area to the elevated seaside cliff. The site offers panoramic coastal views and walking paths that integrate traditional Korean mythological themes with modern landscape architecture. It serves as a viewpoint overlooking Imwon Port and the surrounding rocky coastline of Gangwon-do.
The observation deck directly in front of the giant bronze statue offers the best framing of the sculpture against the sea.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the park involves navigating inclines and stairs once off the elevator.
Bring binoculars if you wish to observe the distant coastline and local fishing vessels in Imwon Port.
Check the weather before visiting, as the clifftop area is highly exposed to strong coastal winds.
Do not lean over the safety railings at the cliff edge, as the drop is significant and coastal winds are unpredictable.
Closed on the first and third Mondays of every month.
