Isabu Lion Park & Picture Book Land (이사부사자공원&그림책 나라)

0m 13740 2020-07-17

333, Surobuin-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-4616

Isabu Lion Park & Picture Book Land is a family-friendly theme park that provides the beautiful ocean view of the East Sea up close. The park is open year round, serving as a perfect picnic park from spring to fall, while turning into a snowy fun park with a sledding hill in winter. The park also holds movie nights from time to time.

Jeungsan Beach (증산해변(증산 해수욕장))

81.95938666603091m 11757 2021-07-15

Jeungsan-dong, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3843

A small and quiet beach, Jeungsan Beach is located four kilometers away from downtown Samcheok. With an average depth of one to two meters, it attracts many vacationers in the summer. The beach's close proximity to Chuam Beach allows visitors to take in the view of Chotdaebawi Rock as well as beautiful sunrise. In winter, flock of seagulls flying over the ocean is a sight to see.

Chuam Suspension Bridge (추암 출렁다리)

287.0895703467515m 14 2020-06-01

28, Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2801

Chuam Suspension Bridge is located near Chotdae Rock, famous as a sunrise spot. The 72 meters long suspension bridge is the first suspension bridge that crosses over the ocean in Korea.

Haegasa Site (Surobuin Park) (해가사의 터(수로부인공원))

303.3022341893688m 12694 2021-07-22

401, Surobuin-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3721

Haegasa is a site named after the tale of 'Haega' in "The Heritage of the Three States." While the original Haegasa is assumed to be on Wausan Mountain at the northern end of Samcheok Beach, it has been restored on Jeungsandong Beach against the backdrop of beautiful scenery. Located near Haegasa are Chuam Beach and Surobuin Park, which hosues a dragon ball, upon which people make their wishes.

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)

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Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2801

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do is one of Korea’s most famous tourist attractions. The beautifully formed rock towers high into the sky and resembles a candlestick, from which it gets its name. Chotdaebawi Rock and the nearby rock formations seem to change the shape they resemble along with the waves that crash against the rocks. The view of the sunrise from behind Chotdaebawi Rock is so popular that it attracts photographers and tourists nationwide.

* The Legend of Chotdaebawi Rock
Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in Chuam who had a concubine. His wife was jealous of the second wife and the conflict between the two women continually escalated. One day, god became enraged over their continual quarreling and threw lighting down from heaven, striking both women dead. The newly-made widower missed his wives so much that he remained frozen in his loneliness and eventually turned into a rock, which is now called Chotdaebawi Rock.

Chuam Beach (추암해변)

552.2660221694257m 21105 2022-08-03

26, Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-539-8825

Chuam Beach is a white sandy beach with various unique rock formations. Even though the beach itself is small, there are plenty of things to see like beautiful sunsets, a suspension bridge over the ocean, and the famous Chotdaebawi Rock. The suspension bridge is a perfect photo spot with the East Sea in the backdrop. There is also Haeamjeong Pavilion, first built in 1361 and renovated in 1790. Chuam Sculpture Park at the end of the suspension bridge is also worth a visit.

Buil Makguksu (부일막국수)

893.050743439149m 28452 2024-02-16

596 Saecheonnyeondo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
033-572-1277

Buil Makguksu in Samcheok specializes in makguksu (buckwheat noodles), a dish featuring buckwheat noodles topped with cucumber and pickled radish, renowned for its clean and light flavor. Suyuk (boiled pork slices) is a recommended accompaniment to the makguksu, appreciated for its subtle flavor and chewy texture. Due to the restaurant's popularity, guests may experience a wait for their table, especially during peak meal times.

Samcheok Beach (삼척해변)

1.0 Km 46694 2022-08-31

76, Thema town-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-575-1330

Samcheok Beach is easily accessible and has a vast white sandy beach that is 1.2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. Thanks to its pine tree forest, clean white sand, shallow waters, and convenient amenities, over 500,000 vacationers visit the beach every year. Entertaining events such as a barehanded flounder fishing contest also take place here.

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

1.0 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.

Tteurae Honghapbap (뜰애홍합밥)

1.0 Km 49 2021-03-30

615, Saecheonnyeon-doro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0652

It is a place that sells Korean dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients. The best menu at this restaurant is rice with mussels . This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do.

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