Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls (무릉계곡 용추폭포(강원))

323.8M 2022-10-20

538, Samhwa-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Located approximately 2.5 kilometers west of Samhwasa Temple, the entrance of Mureunggyegok Valley, Yongchupokpo Falls is a three-tiered waterfall in a shape of a pot that gets its waters from Cheongoksan Mountain (1,403.7 meters). Located 70 meters below Yongchupokpo Falls is Ssangpokpo Falls, where the water from Yongchupokpo Falls and Bakdalgyegok Valley meets to create a deep and beautiful base.

Mureunggyegok Valley Healing Campground (무릉계곡 힐링캠핑장)

959.6M 2024-03-19

467 Samhwa-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

This campground is situated in Mureunggyegok Valley, nestled between Dutasan Mountain and Cheongoksan Mountain. The valley is renowned for its enigmatic rock formations and derives its name from the mythical paradise in the Chinese fable, “The Peach Blossom Land”. It's a place where one can immerse in the beauty of nature. The campground is accessible by car, just a 25-minute drive from KTX Mukho Station.

Murung Byeolyucheonji (무릉별유천지)

2.0Km 2025-07-18

97 Igi-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Mureung Byeolyucheonji was initially a limestone mine that opened in 1968. After 40 years of service as a mine, today it serves as a tourist attraction that boasts beautiful emerald lake and diverse activities. Mureung Byeolyucheonji gets its name from the rock-carved engravings in Mureunggyegok Valley and has the meaning "the place with the best view under the sky, a utopia away from the world." The attraction lives up to its name thanks to the beautiful surrounding mountain scenery pit lakes. Visitors can also enjoy the view from a different angle through diverse rides, such as the Sky Glider, Alpine Coaster, and more.

Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(삼척))

3.2Km 2022-02-03

816, Dongan-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Cheoneunsa Temple is located on Dutasan Mountain in Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. At the tail end of the Goryeo dynasty, Lee Seung-hyu, a renowned scholar, wrote ‘Jewangungi’, an epic for the Korean people at Cheoneunsa temple. After the temple burnt down during the Korean War, the temple was renovated. The temple houses Beophwagyeong (Lotus Sutra Statue) among other cultural significant artifacts. Also, the surrounding area was the capital during Goryeo dynasty, where a number of relics such as pieces of celadon and blue roof tiles were unearthed.

Hotel East (호텔이스트 (현 애슈리모텔) )

9.0Km 2024-12-19

5031-1 , Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Hotel East is a 2-star hotel in Donghae, Gangwon-do, which offers good facilities in quiet surroundings at a reasonable price. Guests can choose between a Korean-style ondol room and a western-style bedroom. Donghae Port and Shim Beach are 10 minutes away by car, and major tourist spots such as Mureung Valley, Chotdaebawi Rock, and Hwanseon Cave are also nearby. The annex was renovated and opened in Jan.2022.

Samcheok Hwalgi Healing Forest (삼척 활기 치유의 숲)

9.4Km 2025-10-23

651-230 Jungyeong-gil, Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Samcheok Hwalgi Healing Forest is nestled in the deep forest of Hwalgi-ri, Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si. It is a recreational and well-being facility that allows visitors to enjoy relaxation and vitality while being surrounded by the dense forest. It has a visitor center, therapy center, tree house, forest experience center, water therapy center, and therapy trails. It has a minimal number of visitor-convenient facilities to avoid damaging the forest. The magnificent forests here fascinate visitors, including the dense forest full of tall, old trees; a forest with beautiful autumn leaves; a forest with diverse trees; the beautiful white-barked birch forest; colonies of Chinese cork oak; a Mi-insong pine tree forest near Jungyeongmyo Tomb; and the millennium forest in Samcheok where a large pine tree stands.

Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 영경묘)

10.1Km 2022-09-15

Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the mother of King Mokjo and the 5th great-grandmother of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. During the 3rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1899), the grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Jungyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo. Surrounded by a rich forest, it has a beautiful view. Every April 20th, an ancestral ritual is held by the Lee family (from Jeonju).

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

10.2Km 2025-11-14

50 Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave in Donghae is the only natural cave in Korea located in a downtown area. Estimated to have been created 400 to 500 million years ago, the cave is known to serve as a habitat for the endangered golden bats. The cave's total length stretches for 1,510 meters, with only 810 meters of the cave open to the public while the rest of cave remains protected for preservation purposes. The cave features ceiling craters, one of which is the longest in Korea, along with stalactite curtains, travertine terraces, stalactite cascades, and many other fantastic rock formations. The cave's unique features provide a grand spectacle for tourists and great speleological samples for researchers. A 785-meter walkway was made using the sinkhole created by dissolved limestone to help visitors get a better understanding of cave formations.

Donghae Station Railroad Experience Center (동해역 (철도체험학습장)

10.3Km 2025-01-23

69 Donghaeyeok-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

KORAIL, Korean Railroad, offers diverse and high-quality educational and creative programs to nurture future talents. Utilizing its well-established infrastructure, it provides career counseling, safety education, and hands-on experience programs, catering to different age groups. After participating in the experience programs, visitors can explore nearby tourist attractions, such as Donghae Port, Mangyeongdae Pavilion, and Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock.

Hapyeonghaebyeon Beach (하평해변(동해))

10.4Km 2025-07-18

Pyeongneung-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Hapyeonghaebyeon Beach is a tranquil beach with a shallow shore lined with pine groves. The beach is only 20 minutes away on foot and 10 minutes' ride from Donghae Express Bus Terminal, making it a great beach destination for family vacationers and tourists. The 20-meter wide shoreline is 200 meters in lenth, all covered with white sand. The beach also has rocks along the coast that act as a natural breakwater, preventing rough waves from entering the shore, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for swimming.

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