Samhwasa Temple (삼화사)

13.5 Km 22039 2020-03-27

584, Mureung-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-534-7661

Samhwasa Temple is located near the entrance of the Mureung Valley of Dutasan Mountain in the City of Donghae, Gangwon Province. The one-thousand year old, small but historical temple falls under the supervision of Woljeongsa Temple. It was originally named “Geukryeondae” when built by monk Jijangyulsa during the eleventh year of Queen Seonseok of the Silla Kingdom (AD 642). In 864 it was renamed Samgongam by the chief monk, and during the reign of King Taejo of the Goryeo dynasty, it changed to the current name, Samhwasa Temple.

The temple houses the main shrine (also called Yaksajeon), Jeokkwangjeon, Beomjonggak pavilion, Geukrakjeon shrine, Birojeon shrine, Chilseongdan shrine, and Muhyanggak pavilion. The temple is also home to national treasures No. 1277 (three story stone pagoda) and No. 1292 (steel sitting Buddha statue).

Samhwasa Temple operates a school teaching Buddhism and offers temple stay programs providing a beautiful, serene experience of temple life.

Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)

13.6 Km 0 2024-04-30

Simgok-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Heonhwa-ro Road is a coastal road that offers beautiful natural scenery all year round. The road gets its name from a Korean myth about an old man picking azaleas from the edge of the coastal cliff at the request of Lady Suro, the wife of Gangneung Governor Sunjonggong.

Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(삼척))

13.7 Km 14943 2022-02-03

816, Dongan-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-0221

Cheoneunsa Temple is located on Dutasan Mountain in Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. At the tail end of the Goryeo dynasty, Lee Seung-hyu, a renowned scholar, wrote ‘Jewangungi’, an epic for the Korean people at Cheoneunsa temple. After the temple burnt down during the Korean War, the temple was renovated. The temple houses Beophwagyeong (Lotus Sutra Statue) among other cultural significant artifacts. Also, the surrounding area was the capital during Goryeo dynasty, where a number of relics such as pieces of celadon and blue roof tiles were unearthed.

Samcheok Hoetjip (삼척횟집)

13.9 Km 28961 2024-02-16

125 Saecheonnyeondo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
033-574-5240

Located near Samcheok Port, Samcheok Hoetjip is renowned for its excellent mul hoe (cold raw fish soup) and hoe (sliced raw fish). Mul hoe, particularly favored in summer for its cool and refreshing taste, is a highlight here. The seaside parking lot next to the restaurant houses the Isabu Sajabawi Rock. Additionally, Isabu Plaza and its Sky Deck are situated right beside it, offering a scenic walk opportunity to visitors.

Samcheok Port – Along Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road (삼척항 - 새천년도로변)

14.3 Km 10300 2014-10-16

Jeongna-dong Samcheok Port– Along Saecheonnyeon Road, Gyo-dong, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-573-4096,+82-33-575-1330

Leave your car behind and enjoy fishing along the seaside path that winds from the entrance of Samcheok Port to Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road.

Buchaegil Makguksu (부채길막국수)

16.0 Km 67 2021-03-25

920-18, Heonhwa-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-8511

It is a place where you can eat Makguksu and Suyuk (boiled beef slices). This restaurant's signature menu is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Sun Cruise Hotel & Condo (썬크루즈)

16.0 Km 88848 2021-06-15

950-39, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-610-7000

Located on a coastal cliff in Jeongdongjin, a tourist destination known for having the best view of the sunrise in Korea, Sun Cruise Hotel & Condo is the world’s first on-land cruise themed resort.

Opened in 2002, the resort offers year-round luxurious accommodations. The hotel really is a specially designed cruise ship on land. It is 165 meters in length, 45 meters in x_height, and 30,000 tons in weight. The Sun Cruise has 211 rooms, both condominium and hotel style, a Western and a Korean restaurant, revolving sky lounge, a night club, a karaoke, and sea water pool. It also offers six state-of-the-art function rooms for seminars and workshops.

Relaxing in this unique hotel right by the sea and gazing at the mesmerizing sunset, guests will enjoy a refreshing retreat and take back wonderful memories.

DAVINCHI MOTEL [Korea Quality] / 다빈치모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.0 Km 20849 2023-09-01

920-40 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9079-5043

Davinci Motel stands atop Sun Cruise Hill in Jeongdongjin, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, so residents can enjoy fine views of the blue East Sea from the comfort of their room - while the top floor observatory room offers a panorama of the entire Jeongdongjin coastline. Jeongdongjin Beach is just a 15-minute walk away, and the motel provides an outdoor barbecue area for family and small group parties.

Sun Cruise Theme Park (썬크루즈 테마공원)

16.1 Km 29996 2020-04-01

950-39, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-610-7000

Sun Cruise Resort is a cruise-shaped resort located on a cliff 60 meters above sea level. Surrounding the resort is an extensive park, with themed gardens and sculptures. The park offers an exquisite landscape with its large man-made lake and coconut trees. The resort also has a sculpture park that displays 30 sculptures and a jangseung (traditional Korean totem pole) park with 250 jangseung totems from Andong. Visitors can also stop for a cup of coffee at a train-themed cafe or a sailboat-themed cafe.

Haenyeo Jigyeong Hoetjip (해녀직영횟집)

16.4 Km 88 2021-03-25

997, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-5278

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh sashimi. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw fish. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

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