Ilchulbong Hoetjip (일출봉횟집)

18.9 Km 8966 2024-02-28

77 Haeoreum-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-2222

Ilchulbong Hoetjip is known for offering a plentiful fresh raw fish. The menu features a variety of dishes made with fresh, wild-caught fish purchased at an early morning auction. Their hoe (sliced raw fish) is served with side dishes of seasonal seafood and delicious maeuntang (spicy fish stew). The restaurant is located on the waterfront, enabling visitors to dine while enjoying the view of the East Sea. It also features a rooftop on the 5th floor.

Daepohang Port (대포항)

19.0 Km 39059 2022-12-21

64, Daepohang-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-633-3171

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.

Micheongolgyegok Valley (미천골계곡)

19.1 Km 34283 2019-11-09

Guryongnyeong-ro, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-2397

Micheongolgyegok Valley starts from the Yangyang area and ends right before Guryongnyeong Pass. With not many visitors here, the valley is left in a pristine condition. The area is famous for its rich forest, clean water, uniquely shaped rocks, wild flora and fauna, underground mineral water, cultural heritages of the ancient SIlla kingdom, locally produced honey and other forest products. The Micheongolgyegok Valley Recreational Forest is 5,652,000㎡ in size filled with broadleaf trees. At the entrance of the valley is Seollimwon Temple Site, which was originally established under the reign of King Beopheung of Silla and then closed at the end of the Goryeo dynasty. Other relics include a stone lamp, 3-story stone pagoda, Honggakseonsa Monk Pagoda, and a stupa.

Jununjin Haemul (주문진해물)

19.2 Km 51 2021-03-25

1629, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-7979

It is a dish made by steaming ribs and seafood. The best menu at this restaurant is moray eel soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Buyeondong Village (부연동마을)

19.3 Km 30184 2024-03-18

1298 Samsan-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Located at the foot of Odaesan Mountain, north of Gangneung, Buyeondong Village maintains the historic appearance and traditions of Korea's rural villages from the past. It is also known as Gamaso Village, named after the local Buyeondonggyegok Valley that runs through it. Both the valley and the village boast clear and beautiful scenery. Due to its remote location, the village is not served by public buses. It can be reached by car in about 40 minutes from Gangneung Station.

Haerang Hoetjip (해랑횟집)

19.4 Km 46 2021-03-25

1609, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-7007

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of fresh sashimi. This restaurant's signature menu is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Yeongjinhaebyeon Beach (영진해변)

19.4 Km 31268 2023-07-14

1609, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Yeongjinhaebyeon Beach is a quiet and clean beach filled with the blue hue of the sea, making it a popular attraction among the locals. Compared to other East Sea beaches in Gangwon-do, the waves are not as rough and there are many rocks around the beach so children can have fun playing in the water. The beach is a popular vacation spot among people who are seeking to relax in peace.

Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방파제)

19.4 Km 22941 2023-07-27

1609 , Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jumunjin Breakwater was made famous as the filming site of the show “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” Serving as the backdrop of the two leads’ fateful first meeting, the breakwater still retains its beautiful scenery. Many visitors recreate the scene from their favorite show here.
The breakwater itself is divided into the east and the west parts. The eastern breakwater is 1 kilometer, while the western breakwater is 200 meters long. One can fish for plaice from spring to September, while spotty belly greenling, spipefish, and rockfish can be found in October. From December to March, grey mullet and big-scaled redfin become the main species caught here. The best season to fish here is between October and March.

Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방사제)

19.4 Km 6211 2017-12-06

1609, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jumunjin Breakwater was built to protect the coastline from the effects of erosion and longshore drift. It became a popular attraction after its first appearance in the television drama "Guardian (2016)" as many visitors look forward to taking photos of a scene reanactment from the drama.

Chodang Gelato Dokkaebi Branch (초당젤라또 도깨비점)

19.4 Km 0 2023-07-27

1605 , Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Chodang Gelato Dokkaebi Branch is a gelateria and a cafe located right in front of Jumunjin Breakwater, the filming site of the popular Korean drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” It has a rotating selection of flavors centered around its signature menu item soft bean curd, and milk gelato. One can also have two different flavors in a cup. The interior is full of cups with cutesy characters and markers that one can use to draw on them. Second-floor seats are quite popular because they overlook Yeongjinhaebyeon Beach. Visitors who seek to secure a seat on the second floor are recommended to visit the store right before the opening time. Another popular menu is the Dokkaebi Coffee, made with Gangneung corn.

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