Sokcho Eye (속초아이대관람차)

Sokcho Eye (속초아이대관람차)

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The Sokcho Eye Ferris Wheel offers a panoramic view of Sokcho’s blue sea and the beautiful scenery of Seoraksan Mountain. Standing at the height of a 22-story apartment building, it features 36 carriages, each seating six people, allowing up to 216 passengers to ride simultaneously. The ride lasts approximately 15 minutes, and air conditioning is provided during the summer months. Bringing in food is prohibited, with the exception of bottled water. During the day, you can enjoy the sparkling clear sea and Sokcho, while at night, you can experience a romantic atmosphere illuminated by bright lights.

– Address : 2 Cheonghohaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-507-1482-0107

– Opening Date
2022-03-25

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
10:00-20:00 * Last admission 19:30

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Sokcho Beach (속초해수욕장)

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Sokcho Beach opened in 1976 and is one of Korea’s representative beaches. It is close to Sokcho’s downtown, and the express bus terminal is also within walking distance, so transportation is convenient. With clear sea water, shallow depth, and a gentle slope, Sokcho Beach attracts visitors from all over the country every summer. Especially during the high season in July and August, the beach is so cluttered that there’s nowhere to walk. There are many restaurants and facilities near the beach. And there is a pine forest with a small park and a trail behind the beach. The sculptures installed throughout the sandy beach are a sight to see regardless of the season, so tourists continue to visit even after the holiday season. There are sculptures including the Korean initials “ㅅㅊ” symbolizing Sokcho, a large compass showing directions to countries around the world, and a dolphin sculpture. The large picture frame with the blue sea in the background and the Stairway to Heaven are the most popular photo spots here. The beach often serves as a venue for a variety of events like performances and festivals.

⊙ Oeongchihaebyeon Beach (외옹치해변)

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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.

⊙ Sokcho Oeongchi Badahyanggiro Trail (속초 외옹치 바다향기로)

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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.

⊙ Sokcho Marina (속초마리나)

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Sokcho Marina is a great place to visit with family members in the maritime city of Sokcho. Looking at the East Sea is lovely, but sailing through the blue sea is even more enjoyable. Sokcho Marina has a 12-seater cruise yacht suited for family and friends as well as a sailing yacht where passengers can soak up the romantic mood. By the dock is Cafe Marina where one can enjoy the view of yachts anchored in the bay through the window. The cruise route starts from Cheongchoho Lake and passes by Seorakdaegyo Bridge and Sokcho Beach, and turns around Jodo Island, one of the eight scenic sights of Sokcho, before returning to the dock.

⊙ Abai Village Ferry (아바이마을 갯배)

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Gaetbae (boat without engine) is an exotic means of transportation to cross the Abai Village at the mouth of Cheongchoho Lake. It is a rapid means of traveling between downtown Sokcho and Abai Village along the 50 m-long waterway. This small barge-style boat without an engine can be run by pulling the wire manually. When fixing the solid steel wire on both sides of the waterway and pulling it hard with a hook, a boat moves forward slowly. As there is no boatman, passengers need to work together to move the boat. It takes about 5 min to cross the water by boat. This unique experience still attracts many tourists to Sokcho. Furthermore, it is known as the filming location for the Korean TV drama Autumn in My Heart, so many tourists from Japan and China visit the place.

⊙ Daepohang Port (대포항)

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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.

⊙ Cheongchoho Lake Park (청초호 호수공원)

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Cheongchoho Lake Park is where the 1999 International Tourism & Culture Expo was held. Benches are scattered around the park for resting in the shade of trees. By the natural lake is a walking deck for enjoying tulips in spring, marinas in summer, chrysanthemums in fall, and snow in winter. From the top of the Expo Tower, one can see a panoramic view of Cheongchoho Lake, Cheongchoho Lake Park, the East Sea, and even Jodo Island. On the other side, Ulsanbawi Peak and Dalmabong Peak of Seoraksan Mountain come into view.