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Hotel Amaranth [Korea Quality] / 호텔 아마란스 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hotel Amaranth [Korea Quality] / 호텔 아마란스 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.0Km    22338     2020-09-11

55, Oncheon-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-5252

The hotel was named “amaranth,” meaning “unfading flower or legendary flower,” hoping that it will be an excellent hotel that maintains its high quality for guests at all times. This medium-sized business and family hotel offers clean and pleasant rooms as well as a view of the beautiful scenery of Seoraksan Mountain. Each room has a small terrace that offers an open view of Ulsanbawi Rock on its right. Guests will find relaxation and peace amid the quiet stillness of the environment, along with clean hotel facilities. Since it is adjacent to the Cheoksan Spa Area of Sokcho, Gangwon-do, guests can reach the mountains, hot springs, sea, and lake within 5~15 minutes by car. It also takes only five minutes to get to Sokcho IC. Hotel Amaranth has acquired certifications such as Accommodation Sanitation Evaluation by Korea Quality in order to provide guests with the ultimate comfort and safety during their stay.

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone (척산온천지구)

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone (척산온천지구)

19.0Km    46905     2024-02-28

288 Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-2901

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone, located in Sokcho, is a village dedicated to hot spring tourism. Key attractions like Cheoksan Spa & Hotel, Cheoksan Hot Spring Bath, and Footbath Park have been sequentially built to shape the area as it is known today. It offers a unique expereince where visitors can soak in warm hot springs while viewing the snow-capped Seoraksan Mountain, expecially during the cold winter months. Situated just a 10-minute drive from Seoraksan Mountain, this village serves as an ideal relaxation spot after a day of hiking.

Cheoksan Spa (척산온천장)

Cheoksan Spa (척산온천장)

19.0Km    7759     2020-03-27

288, Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-4806

Nestled at the foot of Seoraksan National Park, Cheoksan Spa was designated as a nationally approved spa due to its clean water. Visitors can stay here in comfort thanks to the wide guestrooms, and large parking lot. Subsidiary facilities include spa bath, resting area, barbeque site, and Korean restaurant as well as a seminar room perfect for business meetings and workshops.

Sadonjip (사돈집)

Sadonjip (사돈집)

19.0Km    21408     2024-02-16

8 Yeongnanghaean 1-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
033-633-0915

Sadonjip, known for its haejang guk (hangover soup), features freshly caught moray eel from the East Sea. It's a popular destination for breakfast, attracting visitors from across Korea who come to savor the mulgomtang (spicy moray eel stew), especially on weekends. The restaurant operates until its supply of moray eel runs out for the day. Another popular dish on the menu is gajami jorim (braised plaice). The restaurant is also ideally situated for those interested in exploring local attractions, with the Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory located nearby.

Deungdae Beach Residence [Korea Quality]등대비치 레지던스 호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

Deungdae Beach Residence [Korea Quality]등대비치 레지던스 호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

19.1Km    0     2023-05-23

7, Yeongnanghaean 4-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9514-9414, +82-33-633-5050

Deungdae Beach Residence in Sokcho, Gangwon-do stands right on the beach, so that guests can take a walk along the beach and relax. Many of its rooms have fine views over the clear blue ocean. The hotel’s location is convenient for nearby tourist spots including the East Sea itself, the beautiful scenery of Seoraksan Mountain and Yeongnangho Lake.

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center (설악산 탐방안내소)

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center (설악산 탐방안내소)

19.1Km    24078     2022-09-08

833, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-7700

Seoraksan National Park Visitor Center provides comprehensive information on the national park for visitors, and serves as a cultural center. Themed exhibits are presented throughout the building to promote environmental awareness about the park’s special ecology. 

Sokcho Culture Center (속초문화회관)

19.2Km    13695     2021-11-30

155, Beonyeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-2080

Sokcho Culture Center is a cultural facility located in Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do. The main building houses a grand theater with fully-equipped lighting and sound systems, and practice rooms. The annex building has a small conference room, exhibition chamber, cultural room and administration offices.

NewStart Seorak Resort [Korea Quality] / 뉴스타트설악리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

NewStart Seorak Resort [Korea Quality] / 뉴스타트설악리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.2Km    8946     2024-06-26

6 , Seoraksan-ro 836beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-637-2239

The New Start Seorak Resort is located at the entrance of Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, Gangwon-do. The quiet scenery and red pine trees with their refreshing scent make this a good place for relaxation and healing. The two-storey hotel has a large parking lot, and pick-up can be arranged from Sokcho Bus Terminal. From the hotel, Seoraksan Mountain, Sokcho Beach, Naksansa Temple, Daepo Port, Dongmyeong Port, and Cheoksan Hot Springs can all be reached in 5 to 15 minutes by car.

Café Woody (카페우디)

Café Woody (카페우디)

19.3Km    0     2024-02-16

163 Yeongnanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Located on Yeognnanghaean-gil in Sokcho, Café Woody offers a captivating ocean view. Designed with timber, it evokes the cozy ambiance of forest cabins. Spanning both the first and second floors of the building, the café features terraces on each level, providing visitors with a delightful spot to enjoy their beverages while taking in views of the East Sea. Café Woody’s standout offerings include its signature heugimja latte (black sesame latte) and almond cream latte. 

Micheongol Recreational Forest (국립 미천골자연휴양림)

19.4Km    31956     2021-04-12

168-16, Micheongol-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-673-1806

This recreational forest is located at the foot of Guryongnyeong Pass, which connects Yangyang-gun with Hongcheon-gun, along Micheongol Valley. This 12 km-long valley creates waterfalls throughout the forest, both small and large, and feeds many varieties of trees including birch, ash, maple sap, and dogwood. In addition to the Forest Cultural Rest Center, campground, and auto campground, the forest also includes a historic site, a Silla-era Seollimwon Temple Site. Seollimwon Temple was a Seon (Zen) Buddhist temple complex built during the Unified Silla period, and the site of Treasures like the “Three-story Stone Pagoda at Seollimwon Temple Site, Yangyang.” Many forest-themed experience programs are available in the recreational forest: “Forest Education, Forest Guided Tour,” which brings one closer to the nature in the forest, and “A Beautiful Trip in Person,” which offers members of marginalized communities a chance to connect with nature, are the examples of such programs. There is a 6.2 km-long (round-trip) mountain trekking road in the forest, and a 12 km-long forest road (round-trip) that takes one from Complex 3 of the Forest House to Bulbaragi Mineral Spring.