Yeonggeumjeong (영금정)

12.3Km 2022-12-21

35, Dongmyeonghang-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-2689

Yeonggeumjeong refers to the area covering the shore by the Sokcho Lighthouse in Sokcho-si City. The name Yeonggeumjeong comes from a notion that the sound of waves hitting the rocks is comparable to the melody of geomungo (traditional stringed instrument with 6 strings). At the end of the 50m-long bridge built over a rocky peninsula is a pavilion offering a view of the East Sea.

Seoraksan Osaek Jujeongol Valley (설악산 오색주전골)

12.5Km 2024-02-29

Yaksu-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2883

Osaek Jujeongol Valley in Seoraksan Mountain is renowned for its vibrant autumn maple leaves. The area features a 7-kilometer trail stretching from Oksaek Mineral Spring to Yongsopokpo Falls, accessible to all visitors. The valley boasts stunning scenery, with a mix of valleys and rock formations. When the autumn leaves begin to change colors, the landscape turns into a breathtaking masterpiece.

Oeongchihaebyeon Beach (외옹치해변)

12.6Km 2025-02-04

596-2 Daepo-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Oeongchihaebyeon Beach is a small white sand beach with a length of 400 meters and a x_width of 50 meters, located between Sokchohaebyeon Beach and Daepohang Port. If you want to enjoy the peaceful waters of Sokcho, this is the place to go. The beach is open for swimming in the summer, and you can easily buy and enjoy freshly prepared raw fish from the nearby Oeongchi Port. Facilities such as restrooms and parking area are available.

Daepohang Port (대포항)

12.6Km 2022-12-21

64, Daepohang-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-633-3171

Located on the southernmost point of Sokcho, Daephohang Port is known as a place to find quality fish with the rise of Seoraksan Mountain as a popular tourist destination. However, the port was a well-known port even before Sokcho existed. On a map of Korea that was published right after the Korean War, Daepohang Port can be found with other notable ports while the city of Sokcho is not indicated. With the opening of Sokcho and Sokcho Port in 1942, Daepohang Port became a secluded port visited by few fishing boats.

Hotel Maremons (호텔 마레몬스)

12.6Km 2017-10-20

3705, Donghae-daero, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-7000

Hotel Maremons is located in the tourist city Sokcho, a city of a thousand historical and cultural heritages. Each of the hotel’s 148 guestrooms offers a panoramic view of Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. Daepo Port and Haemaji Park are situated nearby and on clear days guests can watch a beautiful sunrise from the comfort of their rooms. Hotel Maremons offers a variety of rooms and facilities for those hosting seminars and party events. The hotel amenities make a stay here convenient and comfortable.

Sokcho Oeongchi Badahyanggiro Trail (속초 외옹치 바다향기로)

12.7Km 2023-02-03

585-5, Daepo-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Badahyanggiro is a unique, 1.74-kilometer-long coastal trail that runs from Sokcho Beach to Oeongchi Port. It is mainly divided into the Sokcho Beach section (850 meters) and the Oeongchi section (890 meters), with each having its own vibes. If you are looking to take a light walk along the beach, the Sokcho Beach section is a perfect choice and, if you wish to enjoy views of the dynamic landscape, the Oeongchi section is recommended. The Oeongchi section was restricted to civilian access for several decades so it holds fabulous scenery that has not been damaged by people for a long period of time. It is also famous as a filming spot for K-dramas. The blue sea seems to continue endlessly along the trail that features both a wooden deck path and a dirt road, and the sounds of crashing waves add a sense of refreshment to the scene. The water is so pure and clean that you can clearly see the sea floor. The Oeongchi section consists of four themed courses including the Bamboo Meditation path, Sky Deck path, National Security Experience path, and Rock Observation path. The coastline barbed-wire fences installed on the National Security Experience path are what remain from the original fences set up after the submarine infiltration incident by armed Communist guerillas in 1970. It is also fun to watch rocks of strange shapes form on the coastline including Gulbawi Rock and Jinebawi Rock.

Ilchulbong Hoetjip (일출봉횟집)

12.8Km 2024-02-28

77 Haeoreum-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-2222

Ilchulbong Hoetjip is known for offering a plentiful fresh raw fish. The menu features a variety of dishes made with fresh, wild-caught fish purchased at an early morning auction. Their hoe (sliced raw fish) is served with side dishes of seasonal seafood and delicious maeuntang (spicy fish stew). The restaurant is located on the waterfront, enabling visitors to dine while enjoying the view of the East Sea. It also features a rooftop on the 5th floor.

BENIKEA Hotel Mountain & Ocean Daepohang (베니키아 호텔 산과 바다 대포항)

12.8Km 2020-05-07

3691, Donghae-daero, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-6644

Located in Sokcho, Gangwon-do, the Benikea Hotel Mountain & Ocean Daepohang guest rooms are famous for their views facing the deep blue East Sea. In addition, another must-visit attraction in Sokcho, Seoraksan Mountain, is not too far away which makes this hotel a convenient destination to stop and relax before or after mountain climbing.

Sokch Seorak Sunrise Park (속초 설악해맞이공원)

12.9Km 2025-01-21

3664 Donghae-daero, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Referred to as "Namulchi," Sokcho Seorak Sunrise Park is located in the area of National Highway 7, the main point toward Daepohang Port, Yangyang, and Seoraksan Mountain. The park is perfect for enjoying a sunrise trip. The park area includes Sunrise Plaza, Lover’s Road, Happy Road, Love Road, other various themed sculptures, symbolic sculptures of Seoraksan Mountain, and light fountains, making it a great place to take a walk.

Manhae Village (만해마을)

13.3Km 2021-07-29

91, Manhae-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-2303

Manhae Village was established as a training center and memorial hall for national activist Monk Manhae Han Yongun, revered for his literary and philosophical inspiration, as well as his devotion to the nation and Korean people during the Democracy Movement.

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