Sokcho BeachLink to page

A place where the footsteps of Sokcho citizens and tourists never cease. With parks, flower paths, and pine forest walking trails, it is even better to enjoy along with swimming. It is a 5-minute walk from the Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, and because it is close to downtown Sokcho and has convenient transportation, it is a great place to stop by and look around the sea at any time, even if you are not planning to swim.

Bada Hyanggi-ro Coastal TrailLink to page

Sokcho Oeongchi Bada Hyang-gil, which has revealed to the world the breathtaking natural beauty hidden for 65 years. With a total length of 890m and four courses, enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the East Coast while feeling the refreshing sea breeze on the Bamboo Meditation Path, Sky Deck Path, Security Experience Path, and Rock Observation Path is a unique experience of a trip to Sokcho.

Seoraksan Mountain (Cable Car and Sinheungsa Temple)Link to page

Sinheungsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located on Seoraksan Mountain in Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do. It was recognized as Gangwon Cultural Heritage Material No. 7 on June 2, 1984, and continues to preserve its value to this day. In the 6th year of Queen Jindeok of Silla (1644), three monks—Yeongseo, Yeonok, and Hyewon—had the same dream, so they built the temple at its current location. It was named "Sinheungsa" because it was built upon a divine revelation.

Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion AreaLink to page

People visiting Yeonggeumjeong at the edge of Dongmyeong Port usually look for the pavilion built at the end of the suspension bridge atop the rocky outcrop facing the sea. In fact, there is even a signboard reading "Yeonggeumjeong" on the small pavilion.

Sokcho City MuseumLink to page

Sokcho City is a city of culture that preserves a unique local culture where mountain village culture formed around Mt. Seorak, fishing village culture materialized through the management of the East Sea, and displaced persons culture represented by Abai Village, formed by the mass influx and settlement of refugees after the Korean War, coexist. The Sokcho City Museum and the Displaced Persons Culture Village have been developed as cultural experience tourist destinations where visitors can view the unique folk culture preserved by Sokcho and personally experience local folk culture. [Photo courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization (Lee Beom-su)]

Gaetbae Ferry ExperienceLink to page

The Gaetbae is the only means of transportation crossing the waterway of Sokcho Port, which lies between downtown Sokcho and Abai Village in Cheongho-dong. It operates by tying two long ropes together, fixing one boat to each iron rope, and pulling the boat forward by hooking a hook onto the iron rope.

Seokbong Ceramic Art MuseumLink to page

The purpose of the establishment of the Seokbong Art Museum is to inherit Korea's long history of ceramics and to recreate a world-class ceramic culture suitable for the modern era. It operates as a venue for viewing and hands-on experiences, bringing together works by domestic and international ceramic artists in one place. The Seokbong Art Museum houses 1,103 collection items that have undergone national review, and offers pottery-making classes where visitors can have their finished pieces fired and receive them.

Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries MarketLink to page

Sokcho Tourism & Fisheries Market is a large-scale traditional market located in Sokcho, a city known for its developed tourism and fisheries industries. It primarily deals in fruits and vegetables, sundae (Korean blood sausage), dakgangjeong (spicy fried chicken), sashimi, and seafood, featuring specialized alleys dedicated to specific items. A large parking lot is available, making it convenient to visit.

Seoraksan National ParkLink to page

Seoraksan National Park was designated as Korea's first Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1982, and in 2005, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) designated Seoraksan as a Category II National Park. It truly deserves to be called a treasure trove of natural ecosystems, where countless flora and fauna coexist amidst magnificent nature. At Seoraksan National Park, you can take a cable car to reach Gwon Geumseong Fortress, which offers stunning views. You can also visit Sinheungsa Temple to admire the Tongil Daebul, the largest bronze seated Buddha statue in Korea, which stands 14.6m tall with a pedestal height of 4.3m and a diameter of 13m.