Ulsanbawi Rock Milky Way Photo Spot on Old Misiryeong Trail (미시령옛길 울산바위 은하수)
13.9Km 2024-03-18
5110 Donghae-daero, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Misiryeong Pass, historically a pathway connecting Inje to Sokcho, also serves as an observation point for viewing Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan Mountain. More recently, it has gained popularity as a photo spot for capturing the Milky Way. As a result, on clear nights, the parking lot is often filled with eager photographers.
The-K Soraksan Family Hotel (설악산가족호텔)
14.1Km 2020-04-29
470-7, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-8100
Located in Sokcho, Gangwon-do, The-K Soraksan Family Hotel has rooms of various sizes, from studio type to a family room. The smallest room type is 66 ㎡, a studio type room for four people. Amenities include a wardrobe, drawers, a TV, and a table. Next in size is the 96 ㎡-type room that consists of one room and a large living room. The largest is a suite-style room, consisting of two bedrooms and one spacious living room.
Baekdam Soft Bean Curd (백담순두부)
14.6Km 2024-03-15
19 Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
This restaurant is a showcase for Inje’s celebrated culinary offering: Grilled Dried Pollack. The pollack is prepared through a natural drying process in the brisk winter winds, which gives it a salty flavor and a satisfying chewy texture. This makes it a popular choice as both an accompaniment to drinks and as a side dish on Korean dining tables. Here, it is grilled to perfection with a coating of red pepper paste, offering a flavorful experience with a reduced fishy smell and a delightful sweet and tangy taste. Also featured on the menu are the Soft Bean Curd Set Menu and the Wild Vegetable Bibimbap. The soft and warm bean curd, along with bibimbap—a harmonious mix of freshly-grown wild vegetables from Gangwon State topped with spicy red pepper paste—each provide a nutritious wholesome meal.
Seoraksan Botanical Garden (설악산 자생식물원)
14.9Km 2025-02-04
164 Baramkkonmaeul-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Seoraksan Botanical Garden is a miniature version of Seoraksan Mountain. The garden features a wide range of plants, from rare species native to the mountain to more common wildflowers. It includes a water plant garden connected to the Sabang Dam, a rock garden with rare plants, a maze garden perfect for children, and greenhouses. Forest trails, walking paths, and stepping stones add to its charm, making it an ideal year-round destination.
Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone (척산온천지구)
15.0Km 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)
15.0Km 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.
Del Pino Hotel & Resort Ocean Play (델피노호텔&리조트 오션플레이)
15.1Km 2024-02-22
1153 Misiryeongyet-gil, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Del Pino Hotel & Resort Ocean Play is a themed water park where visitors can enjoy water playground and spa treatments with hot spring water all year round. It features indoor and outdoor zones, hot springs, and open-air baths. For children, there are Kids' Play Pools, a Kids' River, and an Outdoor Infinity Pool with shallow depths. The indoor area offers panoramic views of the Sokcho coastline through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cheoksan Spatel ( (주)척산온천휴양촌)
15.1Km 2024-12-19
327, Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Opened in 1985, Cheoksan Spatel is a natural hot springs with strong alkaline water at 53℃, formed 4000 m below sea level. The water is said to be highly effective in the removal of impurities and treatment of skin conditions. Rooms available include both bedrooms and ondol (under-the-floor heating system) rooms. Each room has a small bath supplied with hot springs water in the bathroom. Guests are also offered a single-use ticket to the hot springs area.
There are plenty of onsite facilities as well, from the hot springs area with many different types of baths to ladies-only spa therapy at Spa Healing Center, walking paths through a pine grove, and an observation deck with a view of Seoraksan Mountain’s Ulsan Peak. Other attractions, such as Sokcho Museum, Seoraksan Botanical Garden, and Cheongchoho Recreation Area, is reachable by car in 10 min.
Seednoir (시드누아)
15.1Km 2024-02-16
38 Baramkkonmaeul 1-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
This sizable bakery café in Sokcho is known for its spacious and airy interior, which is adorned with a variety of plants. The high ceilings contribute to the open and luminous ambiance. One of the café's most striking features is the spectacular view of Seoraksan Mountain’s Ulsanbawi Rock and the surrounding green fields, visible through a window wall. Additionally, the café offers an extensive selection of baked goods and beverages, including its signature item, the Nutty Cube.
Micheongolgyegok Valley (미천골계곡)
15.2Km 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.
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