Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

.0M 2021-09-24

50, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-539-3630

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 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.

Picasso Hotel (피카소호텔(강원))

666.9M 2024-12-19

123-6 , Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-533-2500

The Hotel Picasso in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, has a ground-level parking lot, and offers four kinds of room: Korean, western, deluxe, and villa-style. Villa-style rooms are spacious with separate living and bed rooms, and basic cooking facilities. Some rooms are equipped with computers. Nearby attractions include Cheongok Golden Bat Cave, Chuam Beach, Dutasan Mountain, and Mureung Valley.

Louis Castel [Tax Refund Shop] (루이까스텔)

683.8M 2024-04-19

249, Jungang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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E-Mart - Donghae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 동해)

979.9M 2024-04-22

100, Cheongok-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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Hanseomhaebyeon Beach & Hanseom Gamseong Sea Trail (한섬해변&한섬감성바닷길)

1.1Km 2025-02-04

9 Hanseomhaean-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Hanseomhaebyeon Beach is a popular tourist attraction due to its proximity to Donghae downtown and its convenient transportation access. As visitors descend while crossing the bridge, they are greeted by the vast blue sea and white sand beach. The tranquility and white sand make it a perfect spot for a leisurely beach stroll. Mukho Lighthouse, visible in the distance alongside the blue sea and white sand, serves as a picturesque backdrop for photos. The Hanseom Gamseong Sea Trail is a 2.2-kilometer-long trail, connecting Hanseomhaebyeon Beach, Gobulgae, and Gase Village. Part of the trail is a deck-built promenade, making it a perfect course for a stroll while enjoying the lush pine forest on one side and the blue sea on the other.

Donganjae (동해한옥 동안재)

1.2Km 2024-12-19

74-2 , Cheongok 1-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-531-3003, +82-10-2974-3007

Donganjae is a hanok-style pension built of pinewood and red clay and located in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do. All rooms are ondol-heated and equipped with a shower booth and bidet, and offer scenic views from the numaru floor. The hanok uses geothermal heating (from 150 metres underground) which makes the rooms warm and cozy. Residents can bathe their feet in the fountain in the middle of the yard, and enjoy a morning walk on the pine tree trail behind the house. Donganjae is conveniently located a 10-minute walk from the Donghae City Bus Terminal.

Sanya (산야)

2.3Km 2024-03-19

36 Imhang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
033-535-1724

Sanya near Mukho Port is famed for its ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) and offers two vegetable-centric dishes: saengseon gui (grilled fish), accompanied by fresh vegetables, and ssambap paired with a tradtional, rustic doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). Additionally, the menu includes samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), gabeurisal (grilled blade-end fatback), and someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup). Conveniently situated just 1 kilometer from KTX Mukho Station, the restaurant is within easy walking distance.

Hotel East (호텔이스트 (현 애슈리모텔) )

2.5Km 2024-12-19

5031-1 , Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-521-3589

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.

Donghae Station Railroad Experience Center (동해역 (철도체험학습장)

2.5Km 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.

Mukho Dojjaebi Festa (묵호 도째비페스타)

3.7Km 2024-07-26

22 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-532-1945

The Mukho Dojjaebi Festa takes place around Mukho Port Passenger Terminal and the beautiful East Sea. During the festival period, admission to Dojjaebigol Sky Valley is discounted at 50% off. Visitors can enjoy a range of tasty local foods, including makgeolli and dried pollack, as well as fun art programs and performances.

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