Cheongchoho Lake Park (청초호 호수공원)

8.0Km 2024-04-08

140 Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do40

Cheongchoho Lake Park is where the 1999 International Tourism & Culture Expo was held. Benches are scattered around the park for resting in the shade of trees. By the natural lake is a walking deck for enjoying tulips in spring, marinas in summer, chrysanthemums in fall, and snow in winter. From the top of the Expo Tower, one can see a panoramic view of Cheongchoho Lake, Cheongchoho Lake Park, the East Sea, and even Jodo Island. On the other side, Ulsanbawi Peak and Dalmabong Peak of Seoraksan Mountain come into view.

Nepa - Sokcho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네파 속초직영)

8.1Km 2024-04-18

70, Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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Chilsung Boatyard (칠성조선소)

8.1Km 2023-02-03

45, Jungang-ro 46beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Chilsung Boatyard is a cafe remodeled from an old boatyard located near Cheongcho Lake Park. The facility was run as a boatyard from 1952 to 2017 before reopening its doors as a cafe in 2018. The cafe consists of four spaces - Salon, Museum, Playscape, and Open Factory - with Salon being the cafe. It sells self-roasted coffee, hot chocolate, ice cream, sparkling water drinks, and many other beverages. The outdoor tables of the cafe are connected to Cheongchoho Lake, which attracts many families. There are traces of the old boatyard still remaining throughout the venue.

The North Face - Sokcho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스속초점)

8.1Km 2024-04-16

76, Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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Cheongganjeong Pavilion (청간정)

8.2Km 2024-03-18

5110 Donghae-daero, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Cheongganjeong Pavilion, located atop a cliff, was built during the mid-Joseon period. It is situated at the point where Cheonggancheon Stream, originating from Seoraksan and Cheonhusan Mountains, flows into the East Sea. The view of the pine forest and the East Sea draws many visitors. Nearby attractions include Cheongganhaebyeon Beach, Cheonjinhaebyeon Beach, Ayajinhaebyeon Beach, as well as Bongpo Port and Ayajin Port.

Sokcho Expo Tower (속초 엑스포타워)

8.2Km 2019-09-20

72, Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-637-5083

Sokcho Expo Tower in the area of Cheongchoho Lake, Joyang-dong, is an observatory tower set in a park surrounded by mountains and lakes.

The tower is 73.4m in x_height and can accommodate up to 100 visitors at once. From the observation platform, visitors can enjoy a complete view of the Sokcho area, including Ulsanbawi Rock and Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, the East Sea and downtown Sokcho. The view around sunset is especially picturesque and the migratory bird habitat of Cheongchoho Lake is also located near the tower.

Mountia [Tax Refund Shop] (마운티아)

8.3Km 2024-04-22

92-1, Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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Pro [Tax Refund Shop] (프로스펙스)

8.3Km 2024-04-16

94, Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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Sokcho Culture Center (속초문화회관)

8.4Km 2021-11-30

155, Beonyeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-2080

Sokcho Culture Center is a cultural facility located in Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do. The main building houses a grand theater with fully-equipped lighting and sound systems, and practice rooms. The annex building has a small conference room, exhibition chamber, cultural room and administration offices.

Wan & Song House Restaurant (완앤송 하우스 레스토랑)

8.5Km 2024-02-16

57 Sajin 4-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Wan & Song House Restaurant, featuring a spacious garden, offers a unique fusion of Southeast Asian favorites with a Korean twist. Among its most popular dishes are sogogi ssalguksu (beef rice noodles), satae gukbap (beef shank and rice soup), noodle salad, taco rice, and Thai-style hangjeongsal deopbap (stir-fried pork neck with rice). The establishment is notable for its charming entrance, beautiful garden, and an inviting outdoor terrace. For those looking to explore the area, nearby attractions include Jangsa Port, Yeongnangho Lake, and Jangsahang Sea Forest Park.

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