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Samcheok Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village (삼척 맹방유채꽃 마을)

Samcheok Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village (삼척 맹방유채꽃 마을)

4.5Km    2024-03-08

3916-112 Samcheok-ro, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village is where one can enjoy the scenic view of canola flowers, cherry blossoms, and the ocean all in one place. Located in Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok, this village was considered as a sacred land during the Goryeo dynasty. Now, it is a village that attracts a flock of visitors every April with beautiful canola flowers. The village also holds a canola flower festival every year to celebrate the beauty of canola flowers that bloom near the 4.2-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom road. 

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

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

4.7Km    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.

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

4.9Km    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. 

Jeungsan Beach (증산해변(증산 해수욕장))

4.9Km    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.

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

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

4.9Km    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.

Chuam Suspension Bridge (추암 출렁다리)

5.2Km    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.

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)

5.4Km    2022-12-26

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)

Chuam Beach (추암해변)

5.4Km    2025-01-16

26 Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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.

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach (맹방해변)

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach (맹방해변)

6.5Km    2025-01-16

228-239 Maengbanghaebyeon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-3011

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach is located 7 kilometers from downtown Samcheok and was developed as a tourist attraction. During summer, there are various beach events such as the Myeongsasimni Race, bare-hand trout catching contest, and more. The area quickly became popular after featuring as a filming site for BTS' Butter album jacket.

Deokbongsan  Coastal Eco-trail (덕봉산 해안생태탐방로)

Deokbongsan Coastal Eco-trail (덕봉산 해안생태탐방로)

7.0Km    2024-08-05

Deoksan-ri, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

The Deokbongsan Coastal Eco-trail allows visitors to see unique rock formations and coastal scenery. The trail features two courses: course A (317m) goes up to the summit of Deokbongsan Mountain, while course B (626m) is a circular course along the coast and base of the mountain. Each course offers its own breathtaking views, with rest areas located throughout.