Jangsahang Port (장사항) – Homepage www.sokchotour.com Jangsahang Port is one of the representative ports of Sokcho. Visitors can experience boat fishing and visit various seafood restaurants to enjoy freshly caught raw fish and other sea food. Each summer, the Jangsa Fishing Experience Village hosts the Squid Catching Festival, attracting many visitors to this place. During…
Oeongchihaebyeon Beach (외옹치해변) – Homepage www.sokcho.go.kr 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…
Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원) – Homepage chiak.knps.or.krhttps://www.wonju.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-33-740-9900 Chiaksan Mountain has several peaks reaching x_heights of over 1,000 meters, including Namdaebong, Cheonjibong, Hyangnobong, Sambong, and Birobong Peak, the tallest of the peaks at 1,288 meters. Chiaksan National Park, designated in 1984, encompasses a 182.09 ㎢ area with a 14-kilometer trail connecting the peaks…
Kensington Resort Seorak Beach (켄싱턴리조트 설악비치) – Tel +82-33-631-7601 Kensington Resort Seorak Beach is surrounded by mountains and ocean as well as creeks and fields. Due to its location by the beach, visitors can enjoy the view of the ocean as well as Seoraksan Mountain in the backdrop. Visitors can play in the sand and…
Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리) – Homepage cms.wfmc.kr One of the main attractions of Wonju, Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge is the longest and largest pedestrian bridge in Korea with a length of 200 meters, a x_height of 100 meters, and a x_width of 1.5 meters. The thrill of walking midair is enough to make…
Hwanseongul Cave (Daei-ri Cave System) (환선굴 (대이리 동굴지대)) – Homepage www.samcheok.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) Hwanseongul Cave is the largest limestone cave in Asia, formed estimated 530 million years ago. The cafe features fantastic rocks in various shapes, stalagmites, and stalactites. There have been 47 new breeds of animals discovered in Hwanseongul Cave, with four…
Haeamjeong Pavilion (동해 해암정) – Homepage www.gangwon.to/gwtour Built on a coast in Bukpyeong-dong, Donghae, Haeamjeong Pavilion is located in a spot where the ocean and oddly shaped rocks come together to create a picturesque view. Haeamjeong Pavilion was originally built by Sim Dong-ro in 1361. However, the original pavilion had been damaged and underwent reconstruction…
Eodal Port (어달항) – Homepage www.dh.go.kr Eodal Port is a small port that was founded in 1984, and there are currently 70 boats that use the dock. It’s a great place to get a take in the view of the coastal village nestled among the mountain foothills and soak up the port city atmosphere. At…
Gamchuhaebyeon Beach (감추해변) – Homepage www.dh.go.kr/tour Gamchuhaebyeon Beach is easily accessible thanks to its vicinity to Donghae downtown of Cheongok-dong. This 300-meter-long quiet beach is not only a charming recreational spot, but it’s also a popular fishing spot. Nearby the beach are restaurants serving fresh sliced raw fish, and Gamchusa Temple, a perfect spot to…
추암조각공원 (Chuam Sculpture Park) – Homepage www.dh.go.kr/tour Located in Chuam-dong in Donghae, Gangwon State, Chuam Sculpture Park is connected to the nearby landmark attraction Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock. It has many sculpture artworks, an outdoor stage, and resting areas. Another noteworthy exhibition is the memorial wall built to pay respect to the allies who had fallen…