Bokgol Oncheon Pension (복골온천펜션)

5.2 Km 18302 2024-02-16

58 Bokgol-gil 201beon-gil, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
010-4369-4008

Bokgol Oncheon Pension allows pet dogs on the premises. Each accommodation is housed in a separate building, and guests can choose from a variety of room configurations, including double rooms, family rooms, two-story rooms, and group rooms. It is also equipped with spa and barbecue facilities. Bokcheon Oncheon (Hot Springs), situated near the accommodation, boasts a bicarbonate alkaline water that is believed to be beneficial to skincare, muscle relaxation, fatigue recovery, and atopy treatment.

Wan & Song House Restaurant (완앤송 하우스 레스토랑)

5.4 Km 0 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.

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

5.5 Km 22338 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.

Helios Motel [Korea Quality] / 헬리오스모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

5.8 Km 4208 2020-09-10

33, Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-632-7676 / +82-10-3759-6215

Helios Motel is located in the northernmost part of the East Coast in Sokcho, Gangwon-do. The motel is named after the god and personification of the sun in Greek mythology because the place is well-known for the beautiful sunrise and sunset. The motel has clean rooms, and offers laundry services, which include washing(boiling) and drying the clothes. Right in front of the motel are Jangsahang Port, Yeongnangho Lake, and Seoraksan Mountain, which create a picturesque landscape. The motel is only 2km from downtown Sokcho and a short walk to Deungdae Beach and Jangsahang Port. A number of other popular tourist attractions such as Yeongnangho Portm Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory, and Yeonggeumjeong are within walking distance as well. The six-story building has a total of 30 rooms, which can accommodate up to 100 people. The rooms come in both Western and Korean style, and offer a view of either Seoraksan Mountain or the ocean.

Cheoksan Spa (척산온천장)

5.8 Km 7759 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.

Cheoksan Hot Springs Zone (척산온천지구)

5.8 Km 46905 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.

Naksansa Temple (낙산사)

5.8 Km 61804 2022-12-22

100, Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2447

This ancient temple was built in the 11th year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla (671) by the Buddhist monk Uisang. Naksansa Temple is one of the foremost sights of Yangyang, and one of the most historic sites in the region. Along with Ganghwa’s Bomunsa Temple and Namhae’s Boriam Hermitage, it is said to be one of the three centers of the cult of Avalokitesvara in Korea. Its handsome view overlooking the East Sea has earned it a spot in the Eight Sights of Gwandong (eight famous sights in Yeongdong region of Gangwon-do), documented throughout the ages in many classic literature and poetry. Today’s Naksansa Temple is a product of many restorations and expansions, and has many examples of cultural heritage within its walls. There is a 16 meter-tall statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to Uisangdae, a pavilion built to overlook the sunrise over the East Sea on a coastal cliff, Hongnyeonam Hermitage, built over the crashing waves, Seven-story Stone Pagoda of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang (Treasure No. 499), a Joseon-era pagoda with Goryeo-era style, and Stupa, Stele, and Reliquaries of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang (Treasure No. 1723), including a number of sarira. A mountain fire in 2005 resulted in the loss of 20 buildings, including the building that housed its bronze bell (formerly Treasure No. 479 of Korea). The temple also operates templestay programs available through its website.

Uisangdae Pavilion (낙산사 의상대)

5.9 Km 16142 2021-04-12

100, Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2447

This pavilion is located on a seaside cliff on the way from Yangyang’s Naksansa Temple to Gwaneumgul Cave of Hongnyeonam Hermitage. The word “dae” in Uisangdae refers to a building built at a vantage point for areas with beautiful scenery. Indeed, the view of the East Sea and the coast from Uisangdae Pavilion awarded its recognition as one of the Eight Sights of Yangyang, and a must-visit place for all visitors to Naksansa Temple. Jeong Cheol (pen-name: Songgang), a famed scholar and writer of the poem Song of Diamond Mountains, chose the pavilion as one of the Eight Sights of Gwandong, and the pavilion is today one of the popular sites for sunrise-viewing on the east coast of Korea. Together with Hongnyeonam Hermitage, it is designated as the Scenic Site No. 27 of Korea under the name “Uisangdae Pavilion and Hongnyeonam Hermitage of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang.” Uisangdae is named after Uisang, a respected Silla-era Buddhist monk who is said to have founded this temple in 671 (11th year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla), and many stories of his deeds can still be found in the temple. For instance, Uisangdae is said to be the site where he meditated before founding Naksansa Temple at its present site. Today’s pavilion was restored to its present hexagonal form in 1995.

Odaeyang Hoetjip (오대양횟집)

6.0 Km 8297 2020-06-29

58, Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-8385

Odaeyang Hoetjip, located in Jangsahang Port is sure to satisfy the most discriminating of customers. It’s located conveniently close to Seoraksan Mountain, Waterpia, and other great tourist destinations.

Cheoksan Spatel [Korea Quality] / (주)척산온천휴양촌 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

6.2 Km 97 2021-03-27

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.

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