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Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)

Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)

8.6 Km    31003     2021-07-22

Gumi-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-522-1141

The Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market takes place in Donghae, and is the largest fifth-day market in Gangwon. The market takes place on days ending in a 3 or an 8. The market began in 1796, and has grown to its current large size. Over 800 vendors sell everything from seafood to clothing and household goods. The market is just 1 kilometer away from Donghaehang Port, providing vendors with the freshest fish. Other local produce available here include mushrooms, foods made with buckwheat, and son kalguksu (house-made noodle soup).

Samcheok Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 준경묘)

Samcheok Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 준경묘)

8.7 Km    10886     2020-04-02

333-360, Jungyeong-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3721

Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. The grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Yeonggyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandmother of King Taejo. Surrounded by a rich forest, it has a beautiful view. Every April 20th, an ancestral ritual is held by the Lee family (from Jeonju).

Mangyeongdae Pavilion (만경대)

Mangyeongdae Pavilion (만경대)

9.6 Km    7080     2020-04-03

Gongdan 4-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2800

Mangyeongdae Pavilion, located on the shore of the East Coast, one-kilometer east of Donghae City Hall, was built in 1613 while old Joseon was under the rule of King Gwanghaegun. However, the pavilion was destroyed by rainstorms and later rebuilt by the Samcheok Kim family some 60 years ago. While offering a spectacular view of sea to the east, the pavilion also offers a refreshing view of expansive pine forests to the north. If you look to the west, you will enjoy a magnificent view of Dutasan Mountain beyond the pavilion’s back lawn as well as the Jeoncheon Stream flowing into the East Sea alongside a steep cliff-wall. As only Jukseoru Pavilion of Samcheok matched its view, poets of former times are said to have frequented Mangyeongdae Pavilion.

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

10.0 Km    0     2024-04-15

Chuam-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-532-1945

The Donghae Port Crab King Festa takes place annually in April or May near Donghae's major tourist attraction of Chuam Beach. The festival celebrates the fresh crabs and king crab that are harvested near Russia and enter Korea through Donghae Port. 

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

10.1 Km    33731     2021-09-24

50, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-539-3630

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave in Donghae is the only natural cave in Korea located in a downtown area. Estimated to have been created 400 to 500 million years ago, the cave is known to serve as a habitat for the endangered golden bats. The cave's total length stretches for 1,510 meters, with only 810 meters of the cave open the public while the rest of cave remains protected for preservation purposes. The cave features ceiling craters, one of which is the longest in Korea, along with stalactite curtains, travertine terraces, stalactite cascades, and many other fantastic rock formations. The cave's unique features provide a grand spectacle for tourists and great speleological samples for researchers. A 785-meter walkway was made using the sinkhole created by dissolved limestone to help visitors get a better understanding of cave formations.

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival (삼척정월대보름제)

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival (삼척정월대보름제)

10.5 Km    7224     2024-02-07

45 Expo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-571-3225

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is a festival that blends gijuldarigi, Samcheok's local game of tug-of-war, with other traditional customs of Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the Lunar Year. The festival aims to preserve and develop both national and regional customs and traditions as well as to promote the local economy and provide an opportunity to bring the community together.

Samcheok Culture & Art Center (삼척문화예술회관)

Samcheok Culture & Art Center (삼척문화예술회관)

10.5 Km    16076     2021-07-02

45, Expo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-1331

Samcheok Culture & Art Center is a cultural complex located in Seongnam-dong, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. The center opened its doors to the public on June 4th, 1994 with facilities such as grand/small theaters, outdoor performance stages, exhibition halls and more.

Jukseoru Pavilion (삼척 죽서루)

Jukseoru Pavilion (삼척 죽서루)

10.5 Km    18736     2020-05-20

37, Jukseoru-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3670

Jukseoru Pavilion, estimated to have been built around 1266, is one of the eight major attractions of Gwandong District in middle eastern Korea collectively known as Gwandong Palgyeong (eight famous sites). Sitting on the edge of a cliff overlooking Osipcheon Stream, the pavilion incorporates the rocks on the cliff as cornerstones, with a five-girder paljak (ancient-style roof).

Then, there are 26 signboards hanging from the rafters of the pavilion. The signboards contain inscriptions of famous ancient scholars such as 'Jeilgyeongjeong' ('The best riverside pavilion'; 1662) by Heo Mok, 'Jukseoru' and 'Gwandong Jeilru' ('The best pavilion in Gwandong'; 1711) by Yi Seong-jo, and 'Haeseon Yuhui Jiso' ('The place that marine gods enjoy'; 1837) by Yi Gyu-heon. Others who have left their mark include King Sukjong (1674-1720), King Jeongjo (1776-1800) and Yulgok YiYi (1536-1584). Evidently, Jukseoru Pavilion has served as an inspiration since its establishment, and continues to inspire visitors today through the stunning view of its surrounding nature.

Malgeun Nuri Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (맑은누리안경원)

Malgeun Nuri Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (맑은누리안경원)

10.6 Km    0     2024-04-22

Store #105, 223, Jungang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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Picasso Hotel [Korea Quality] / 피카소호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

Picasso Hotel [Korea Quality] / 피카소호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

10.6 Km    7666     2020-09-10

123-6, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9249-8060

Hotel Picasso is a dark modern building with more than 50 rooms and a parking lot on the ground floor. There are traditional Korean rooms, rooms with a bed, and vacation home-type rooms. The Garden VIP Suite Room can accommodate up to five people, and it comes with an outdoor kitchen and barbecue facility for guests to cook. There is a desktop computer in some of the rooms, so those who need one can ask for a room with a computer when making a reservation. Nearby tourist attractions include the Cheongok Cave, a limestone cave with a total depth of 1,400 meters, located in the downtown area, and Chuam Beach, which is a popular destination among families during the summer. There is also Mureung Valley in between Dutasan Mountain and Cheongoksan Mountain for those looking for a quiet place to relax during the hot summer days.