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Seorak Plaza Country Club (설악프라자컨트리클럽)

Seorak Plaza Country Club (설악프라자컨트리클럽)

7.4Km    2022-08-12

1111, Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5511

Seorak Plaza Country Club is located in the beautiful environment of Sokcho on Korea's eastern coast. The Mountain View Course showcases Seoraksan National Park, while the Sunrise View Course overlooks the East Sea.

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia (한화리조트 설악 워터피아)

Hanwha Resort Seorak Waterpia (한화리조트 설악 워터피아)

7.5Km    2024-02-28

111 Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5800

Hanhwa Resort Seorak Waterpia is a theme park where visitors can enjoy both hot spring baths and water parks. Using natural hot spring water, Seorak Waterpia is divided into a spa zone and a water zone. Its main facilities include indoor saunas, swimming pools, and a rooftop spa, with the outdoor sauna being the most popular. The park is open all year round and offers a variety of attractions.

Hanwha Resort Seorak (한화리조트 설악)

Hanwha Resort Seorak (한화리조트 설악)

7.5Km    2025-03-16

111, Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-630-5500

Hanwha Resort Seorak features breathtaking views of Seoraksan Mountain and the East Sea. Guests can relax at the spa or enjoy playing a round of golf.

Sokcho Museum (속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌)

Sokcho Museum (속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌)

7.6Km    2021-09-24

16, Sinheung 2-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-2973

The Sokcho Museum is a cultural experience center where visitors can learn about and experience Sokcho’s history, culture, and natural environment, covering from prehistoric times to modern times. It displays artifacts related to regional tradition and culture, the fishing village culture, and the culture of the displaced people who took refuge during the Korean War.

The museum is divided into four sections: Exhibition Hall 1, which introduces Sokcho’s natural environment and cultural characteristics; Exhibition Hall 2, displaying the aspects of a fishing village and life of the Korean War refugees; Exhibition Hall 3, which provides diverse cultural experiences for children; and the Balhae History Hall with materials and artifacts related to the ancient Balhae Kingdom. The museum also has a reproduction of Cheongho-dong Alley, where the Korean War refugees from North Korea settled adn lived, and Sokcho Station building that was demolished in 1978.

Forest Museum (숲박물관)

Forest Museum (숲박물관)

7.8Km    2024-12-23

3054 Misiryeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Forest Museum is a scenic forest path connecting the Sokcho City Museum and the National Mountain Museum. Its well-maintained trails are lined with diverse trees and flowering plants, including Asiatic liverworts, peonies, pasque flowers, bridal wreath, Flowering Cherry, and Korean Azaleas. The area is adorned with flowers blooming throughout the seasons. It also features a children's playground, a water garden, and serene rest areas with pergolas, outdoor tables, and scenic spots for relaxation.

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

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

7.8Km    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.

The-K Soraksan Family Hotel (설악산가족호텔)

The-K Soraksan Family Hotel (설악산가족호텔)

7.8Km    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.

Baekdamsa Temple (백담사)

Baekdamsa Temple (백담사)

8.2Km    2021-05-03

746, Baekdam-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-6969

Located within Seoraksan Mountain, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Monk Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jindeok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was burnt down and moved several times until 1957 when it was rebuilt to the current location. There are various treasures and hermitages in the temple. Many famous people have visited the temple including Manhae Han Yong-un, a strong independence activist and poet. There are countless number of rock towers in front of the temple by the creek where visitors come to stack stones while praying for their wishes.

Baekundonggyegok Valley (백운동계곡)

8.3Km    2019-12-05

Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-2554

Baekundonggyegok Valley flows 5 km from the valley of Deoktaesan Mountain and Seongaksan Mountain. There are oak trees and maple trees growing in thick clusters and clean waters flowing nearby.
Baekundonggyegok Valley stands between the seven brother stones and Yongdampokpo Falls, and starting from this point to Gwuiddegicheong Peak is Baekundonggyegok Valley. The rocks are connected in a long line and ponds can be seen here and there. On each side of the valley there are rock walls, which make for some unforgettable scenery. Baekundonggyegok Valley maintains its natural beauty and majesty, which attracts many hikers. Especially from the middle point where Jikbaekun and Gokbaekun combine to make the Gugokgyegok Valley the most magnificent scenery of Baekundonggyegok Valley can be seen. The largest waterfall of Baekundonggyegok Valley, called Baekunpokpo Falls, is about 30 meters high. The upper part of the waterfall has rocks lined up in a long line. The landscape of Seoraksan Mountain seen from this point is the representative landscape of the mountain.

Hansongjeong Garden (한송정가든)

Hansongjeong Garden (한송정가든)

8.6Km    2025-01-20

452-4, Nohak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
82-33-636-7750

Hansongjeong Garden is owned by a first-rate chef who only uses carefully selected ingredients. The owner-chef won the Grand Prize in the SIFE Seoul International Culinary Competition 2007 and received a bronze medal for his work at the Gangwon Tour Service Competition. He also has a patent on Eolgari Nangmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Eolgari Kimchi).