Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market (Formerly, Jungang Market) (속초 관광수산시장 (구: 중앙시장))

7.1 Km 30565 2022-12-21

12, Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-8433

The Sokcho Tourist Fish Market, an essential tourist attraction in Sokcho, offers all sorts of things. The market includes a large building with a basement and two floors above ground and specialized alley stores. The building consists of shops for clothes, daily necessities, and other general products; the Nonghyup Hanaro Mart; and the Raw Fish Center, which sells fresh live fish and seafood at a reasonable price. The alley market is divided into several alleyways specialized in each product such as a vegetable & fruit alley, a chili pepper alley, a blood sausage alley, a salted seafood market alley, a chicken alley, and so on. Especially, fresh agricultural and fish products, and dried seafood products will draw visitors’ attention. The chicken alley is popular among tourists with various crunchy and spicy dak gangjeong (glazed fried chicken bites) stores, which offer their own taste. The alley market has a rain protection facility and a clean and pleasant environment, and a wide parking lot for visitors’ convenience.

Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan Mountain) (신흥사(설악산))

7.2 Km 74983 2024-03-12

1137 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-7044

Sinheungsa Temple is a temple located in Seoraksan Mountain near Sokcho. It belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was originally founded as Hyangseongsa Temple by the monk Jajang in the Shilla dynasty (A.D. 652). Within the temple grounds, cultural heritage sites such as Geungnakbojeon Hall, a wooden structure from the mid-Joseon period, and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple Site. The temple offers a templestay program where visitors can experience temple life firsthand. Participants can engage in various activities such as Buddhist ceremonies, Buddhist prayer, 108 prostrations, and lotus lantern and rosary making.

Deungdae Beach Residence [Korea Quality]등대비치 레지던스 호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

7.2 Km 0 2023-05-23

7, Yeongnanghaean 4-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9514-9414, +82-33-633-5050

Deungdae Beach Residence in Sokcho, Gangwon-do stands right on the beach, so that guests can take a walk along the beach and relax. Many of its rooms have fine views over the clear blue ocean. The hotel’s location is convenient for nearby tourist spots including the East Sea itself, the beautiful scenery of Seoraksan Mountain and Yeongnangho Lake.

Seoraksan National Park (Outer Seorak) (설악산 국립공원 (외설악))

7.2 Km 449693 2024-04-08

1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Seoraksan Mountain is renowed for its natural splendors and breathtaking views. It holds the distinction of being Korea's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is also listed on the IUCN Green List. The mountain is divided into Inner Seorak, South Seorak, and Outer Seorak, which includes Daecheongbong peak (1,708 meters above sea level), ranking as the third highest peak in Korea. The area is celebrated for its popular hiking trails, with the sunrise and sunset views from the top being particularly spectacular.

Geumsindang [Tax Refund Shop] (금신당)

7.2 Km 0 2024-04-27

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

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Sadonjip (사돈집)

7.2 Km 21408 2024-02-16

8 Yeongnanghaean 1-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
033-633-0915

Sadonjip, known for its haejang guk (hangover soup), features freshly caught moray eel from the East Sea. It's a popular destination for breakfast, attracting visitors from across Korea who come to savor the mulgomtang (spicy moray eel stew), especially on weekends. The restaurant operates until its supply of moray eel runs out for the day. Another popular dish on the menu is gajami jorim (braised plaice). The restaurant is also ideally situated for those interested in exploring local attractions, with the Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory located nearby.

Cheonbuldong Valley (천불동계곡)

7.2 Km 29791 2021-04-09

1091, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

As one of the Ten Sights of Seoraksan Mountain, the Cheonbuldong Valley is also called Seorakgol Valley, being a representative valley of the mountain. Along the valley covering about 7 km from Biseondae Rock to Daecheongbong Peak, visitors can enjoy the splendid scenery of various attractions including Waseondae Rock, Munjudam Pool, Ihodam Pool, Gwimyeonam Rock, Oryeon Falls, and Cheondang Falls. It has all magnificent views of Seoraksan Mountain. The Cheonbuldong Valley is also regarded as one of Korea’s top 3 valleys along with Chilseon Valley of Jirisan Mountain and Tamna Valley of Hallasan Mountain. It offers beautiful seasonal views every year, and among them, the autumnal foliage is considered the best scenery of the valley. Its colorfully-tinged autumnal leaves are in harmony with rocks in fantastic shapes, attracting many hikers in autumn.

Geumganggul Cave (금강굴)

7.2 Km 28146 2019-11-27

1091, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Hollowed into the rocks of Seoraksan Mountain, about 600 meters above sea level, you will find Geumganggul Cave. This 23 square meters cave was once used as a place of worship, and contains a stone sitting Buddha and some earthenware. The route up the cave is quite steep, and visitors must walk across a few bridges and up concrete stairways. However, you will be rewarded with a captivating view of Cheonbuldong Valley.

The hiking trail from Seorakdong to Geumganggul Cave, which also passes by Biseondae, is 3.6 kilometers long and takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Biseondae Rock (비선대)

7.2 Km 19608 2021-04-09

1091, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Biseondae Rock is a large rock located in the Cheonbuldong Valley of Seoraksan Mountain. The rock blended with a giant surrounding rocky wall creates a mysterious atmosphere. When it rains, water flows down through the rock and forms a small waterfall. The stream of water winding around the rock is considered the magnificent view, which is similar to that of the Manpokdong Valley in Geumgangsan Mountain. When the season changes, its landscape boasts different scenery: full-blown flowers in spring, green and refreshing trees in summer, colorful autumnal leaves in autumn, and white snowy view in winter. Due to such a mysterious landscape, Biseondae Rock bears a legend in which Taoist hermit called Magoseon enjoyed scenery of this place and ascended to heaven. The name of Biseondae, meaning the rock (dae) where a Taoist hermit (seon) flew up (bi) to the sky, originates from this legend.

NewStart Seorak Resort [Korea Quality] / 뉴스타트 설악리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

7.3 Km 8946 2020-09-11

6, Seoraksan-ro 836beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (Seorak-dong)
1544-2239

Situated at the entrance to the beautiful Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, Gangwon-do Province, Newstart Seorak Resort is a two-story building surrounded by splendid scenery and red pines, offering guests a tranquil green environment, clean air, and the refreshing scent of pine trees. The resort’s guestrooms include standard rooms and condominium-style rooms featuring a classy interior design coupled with pleasant and comfortable bedrooms. Its additional facilities and services include an outdoor BBQ site, a pick-up service from the Sokcho Bus Terminal, and large parking lots at the front and rear of the building. As it is situated near the entrance to Seoraksan National Park, nearby tourist destinations such as Seoraksan Mountain, Sokcho Beach, Naksansa Temple, Daepo Port, Dongmyeong Port, and Cheoksan Hot Springs are just 5 to 10 minutes’ drive away. The resort is popular among tourist seeking clean and quiet accommodation.

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