Imwonhang Port (Imwonhang Breakwater - Domigul Cave) (임원항 (임원항방파제 - 도미굴)) - Area information

Imwonhang Port (Imwonhang Breakwater - Domigul Cave) (임원항 (임원항방파제 - 도미굴))

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30-11, Imwonhanggu-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-6011

Imwonhang Port is widely considered to be the best place for catching sea bream in the East Sea, along with Japanese dace, spotty belly greenling, rockfish and flounder in the winter. The two major fishing spots are the outer harbor near the breakwater point and the inner harbor.

The rocks on the seashore in Sinnam and Galnam areas are popular especially in winter as the best fishing point to catch gold bream. The areas become crowded with fishers in the weekends and holidays, making parking difficult.

Lady Suro Heonhwa Park (Namhwasan Sunrise Park) (수로부인 헌화공원(남화산 해맞이공원))

108.06700640909553m 13732 2024-03-19

33-17 Imwonhanggu-ro, Wondeok-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Lady Suro Heonhwa Park is renowned as a prime location for sunrise viewing. According to legend, in the 8th Century, Lady Suro, celebrated for her beauty, was abducted by a dragon from the sea. The locals sang a song pleading for her release, and as the legend goes, Lady Suro was miraculously returned to land. This song, known as the Haega (Song of the Sea), is commemorated by the park. Starting from Imwon Port in Samcheok, it takes approximately 20 minutes on foot to reach the park's summit.

Samcheok Haesindang Park (삼척 해신당공원)

4.6 Km 93714 2024-03-15

1852-6 Samcheok-ro, Wondeok-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-4429

Samcheok Haesindang Park, inspired by Korean phallic folklore, is located on a hill overlooking the beautiful East Sea and Sinnamhang fishing village. This unique theme park features an array of phallus sculptures, a museum detailing the life in fishing village, an traditional fishing household (Aerang's House), and an observatory. The sculptures here are winners of the Samcheok Phallus Sculpture Contest, making them fascinating subjects for viewing.

Samcheok Fishing Village Folk Museum (삼척 어촌민속전시관)

4.6 Km 23309 2022-07-22

1852-6, Samcheok-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-4429

Located inside of Haesindang Park, the Samcheok Fishing Village Folk Musuem features Korea's first giant video aquarium, along with exhibitions of cultural materials and archives related to the fishing villagers who settled by the East Sea.The museum overlooks the East Sea and uniquely formed rocks and stones.

Geombongsan Recreational Forest (검봉산자연휴양림)

5.4 Km 13260 2022-09-08

525-145, Imwonan-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-574-2553

Geombongsan Mountain (alt. 681.6 m) poses an exciting challenge for mountain bike enthusiasts. The mountain ridge is covered with varied flower species including royal azaleas, iris, polygala, and violets. The summit of Geombongsan Mountain offers views of the boundless sea to the east, the sharply rising Eungbongsan Mountain (alt. 998.5 m) to the south, and the slightly taller Sageumsan Mountain (alt. 1,092 m) to the west. The mountain is only a 5 to 10-minute-drive from Imwon Beach, which makes a great summer vacation destination.

Janghohang Port (장호항)

6.9 Km 43494 2022-12-28

103, Janghohang-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-3011

Janghohang Port is a short distance out of downtown Samcheok. The port is famous for its round beach line and white sand shore and is known as the “Naples of Korea.” From the beach, Janghohang Port offers excellent views of unique rock formations in the sea. The beach at Janghohang Port is small but charming, and has a tranquil atmosphere unlike the bigger beaches.

Yonghwa Beach (용화해변)

7.8 Km 41531 2022-08-22

Yonghwa-ri, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3843

Reaching only 1 kilometer in length and located 24 kilometers away from downtown Samcheok-si, Yonghwa Beach offers a serene atmosphere. In addition to Yonghwacheon Stream that runs out through the beach and a lush pine forest to its back, the beach boasts a scenic view with a half-moon shaped shoreline and unique rock formations on both sides. The beach is mostly visited by those looking forward to a quiet vacation by a fishing village and families with children who prefer shallow water.

W Pension [Korea Quality]더블유펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

8.0 Km 0 2023-12-07

27-66 , Yonghwa-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-574-4343

W Pension overlooks Yonghwa Beach in Samcheok, Gangwon-do, and offers a choice of 6 suites and 9 deluxe rooms. Rooms are light and clean, and have an ocean view; the beach is just a 2-minute walk away. There’s a communal barbecue area on the first floor, and a large visitors’ parking lot. Nearby tourist attractions include Samcheok Ocean Rail Bike, Samcheok Marine Cable Car, and Yonggul Chotdaebawi Rock.

Samcheok Ocean Railbike (삼척 해양레일바이크)

12.6 Km 23782 2022-12-28

2, Gongyangwang-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-576-0656

Samcheok Ocean Railbike is Korea's one and only ocean rai lbike facility that offers a landscape view of black pines and bizarre rocks merged together. Its double-tracked route of 5.4 kilometers follows the beautiful shoreline of the East Sea with a tunnel along its way that entertains bikers with fascinating luminarie and laser shows, giving one the feeling of passing through a mysterious underwater tunnel. The railbike course is perfect to enjoy unique and memorable experiences for families, friends and couples.

Deokgu Spaworld (덕구온천스파월드)

17.6 Km 21763 2023-12-22

924, Deokguoncheon-ro, Buk-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-782-0677

Deokgu Hot Springs is recognized by the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs as “Gyeongsangbuk-do’s No. 1 National Hot Spring" and is Korea's only hot spring with natural geyser. It is located in a 1.32ha-wide space in Deokgu, nestled in the beautiful scenery of Eungbongsan Mountain north of Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, east of Taebaeksan Mountain. The water here is lightly alkaline at a temperature of 42.4℃, one of the most well-regarded in Korea. It is especially effective for lifestyle diseases such as neuralgia, arthritis, muscle pain, skin disorders, and diabetes. Deokgu Hot Springs is also known for its beautiful view of the naturally flowing hot springs, unique rock formations, and crystal-clear waters from the valley.

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