Sokcho Museum (속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌)

16.4Km 15288 2021-09-24

16, Sinheung 2-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-2973

The Sokcho Museum is a cultural experience center where visitors can learn about and experience Sokcho’s history, culture, and natural environment, covering from prehistoric times to modern times. It displays artifacts related to regional tradition and culture, the fishing village culture, and the culture of the displaced people who took refuge during the Korean War.

The museum is divided into four sections: Exhibition Hall 1, which introduces Sokcho’s natural environment and cultural characteristics; Exhibition Hall 2, displaying the aspects of a fishing village and life of the Korean War refugees; Exhibition Hall 3, which provides diverse cultural experiences for children; and the Balhae History Hall with materials and artifacts related to the ancient Balhae Kingdom. The museum also has a reproduction of Cheongho-dong Alley, where the Korean War refugees from North Korea settled adn lived, and Sokcho Station building that was demolished in 1978.

Yangyang Songi Festival (양양송이축제)

16.4Km 26866 2023-09-11

Nammun-ri, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-3803

Yangyang Songi Festival takes place annually during the harvest season for Yangyang’s famed specialty, pine mushrooms. Visitors can purchase these mushrooms as well as mushrooms and other specialty products grown throughout the country.

Manhae Village (만해마을)

16.5Km 28973 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.

Songibeoseot Maeul (송이버섯마을)

16.5Km 20033 2024-02-28

55-20 Namdaecheon-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-3145

Located in Yangyang, the restaurant specializes in pine mushroom dishes. Their signature dish is songibeoseot jeongol (pine mushroom hot pot). Additionally, songi chadolbagi jeongsik (pine mushroom and beef brisket set menu), songibeoseot gui (grilled pine mushrooms), and songi deungsim shabu shabu (pine mushroom and sirloin shabu-shabu) are popular choices among patrons. It is the perfect spot to savor a delicious meal featuring fresh and aromatic pine mushrooms, all while surrounded by the pristine nature of Yangyang.

Seorak Plaza Country Club (설악프라자컨트리클럽)

16.8Km 8738 2022-08-12

1111, Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5511

Seorak Plaza Country Club is located in the beautiful environment of Sokcho on Korea's eastern coast. The Mountain View Course showcases Seoraksan National Park, while the Sunrise View Course overlooks the East Sea.

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia (한화리조트 설악 워터피아)

16.8Km 84727 2024-02-28

111 Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5800

Hanhwa Resort Seorak Waterpia is a theme park where visitors can enjoy both hot spring baths and water parks. Using natural hot spring water, Seorak Waterpia is divided into a spa zone and a water zone. Its main facilities include indoor saunas, swimming pools, and a rooftop spa, with the outdoor sauna being the most popular. The park is open all year round and offers a variety of attractions.

Hanwha Resort Seorak (한화리조트 설악)

16.8Km 36519 2021-04-29

111, Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5500

Hanwha Resort Seorak features breathtaking views of Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. Guests can relax at the spa or enjoy playing a round of golf.

Goseong Hwaamsa Temple (화암사(고성))

16.9Km 31468 2024-07-30

100 Hwaamsa-gil, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hwaamsa Temple was built during the Silla period, and then repaired many times throughout history, with the temple even moving locations to where it is now in 1864. The current structures were built in 1991 for the World Jamboree. The temple name also changed throughout history, with the current name being given in 1912. The temple is located in a pristine natural environment, and is home to a traditional tea house, making it a great place to relax and feel at peace.

Seoraksan National Park (Southern Section) (설악산국립공원 (남설악))

16.9Km 44281 2024-04-02

801 Seorak-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Seoraksan Mountain, the highest amid the Taebaek Mountain Range, boasts beautiful landscape and scenery all year round. To the east of Hangyeryeong and Misiryeong Passes is classified as the outer section ("Oeseorak"), to the west is the inner section ("Naeseorak"); and to the south of Hangyeryeong Pass as the southern section ("Namseorak").

The southern section is famous for its mineral water, hot springs, and waterfalls including Yongsopokpo, Sibipokpo, and Yeosinpokpo Falls. Jeongbongsan Mountain (1,424.2 meters) is also included in the area. There are also several different hiking courses varying in distance and duration.

Sibiseonnyeotang (Tangsudonggyegok Valley) (십이선녀탕(탕수동계곡))

17.0Km 9456 2021-02-24

Sibiseonnyeotang-gil, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-2554

Sibiseonnyeotang Valley (Valley of the Twelve Angels’ Bath) is a beautiful valley filled with water flowing through a cascade of waterfalls and pools. In the past, there were 12 of each, although the size and shape has changed over time. The valley also features many uniquely shaped rocks and a forest comprised of many types of trees, including maple, pine nut, and pine trees. The path passing through the V-shaped valley crosses the stream often, so visiting after heavy rainfall is not recommended.

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