Hotel Amaranth [Korea Quality] / 호텔 아마란스 [한국관광 품질인증]

5.0Km 2020-09-11

55, Oncheon-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-5252

The hotel was named “amaranth,” meaning “unfading flower or legendary flower,” hoping that it will be an excellent hotel that maintains its high quality for guests at all times. This medium-sized business and family hotel offers clean and pleasant rooms as well as a view of the beautiful scenery of Seoraksan Mountain. Each room has a small terrace that offers an open view of Ulsanbawi Rock on its right. Guests will find relaxation and peace amid the quiet stillness of the environment, along with clean hotel facilities. Since it is adjacent to the Cheoksan Spa Area of Sokcho, Gangwon-do, guests can reach the mountains, hot springs, sea, and lake within 5~15 minutes by car. It also takes only five minutes to get to Sokcho IC. Hotel Amaranth has acquired certifications such as Accommodation Sanitation Evaluation by Korea Quality in order to provide guests with the ultimate comfort and safety during their stay.

Forest Museum (숲박물관)

5.1Km 2024-12-23

3054 Misiryeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Forest Museum is a scenic forest path connecting the Sokcho City Museum and the National Mountain Museum. Its well-maintained trails are lined with diverse trees and flowering plants, including Asiatic liverworts, peonies, pasque flowers, bridal wreath, Flowering Cherry, and Korean Azaleas. The area is adorned with flowers blooming throughout the seasons. It also features a children's playground, a water garden, and serene rest areas with pergolas, outdoor tables, and scenic spots for relaxation.

The-K Soraksan Family Hotel (설악산가족호텔)

5.2Km 2020-04-29

470-7, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-8100

Located in Sokcho, Gangwon-do, The-K Soraksan Family Hotel has rooms of various sizes, from studio type to a family room. The smallest room type is 66 ㎡, a studio type room for four people. Amenities include a wardrobe, drawers, a TV, and a table. Next in size is the 96 ㎡-type room that consists of one room and a large living room. The largest is a suite-style room, consisting of two bedrooms and one spacious living room.

Hansongjeong Garden (한송정가든)

5.8Km 2025-01-20

452-4, Nohak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
82-33-636-7750

Hansongjeong Garden is owned by a first-rate chef who only uses carefully selected ingredients. The owner-chef won the Grand Prize in the SIFE Seoul International Culinary Competition 2007 and received a bronze medal for his work at the Gangwon Tour Service Competition. He also has a patent on Eolgari Nangmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Eolgari Kimchi).

Goseong Hwaamsa Temple (화암사(고성))

6.4Km 2024-10-28

100 Hwaamsa-gil, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hwaamsa Temple was built during the Silla period, and then repaired many times throughout history, with the temple even moving locations to where it is now in 1864. The current structures were built in 1991 for the World Jamboree. The temple name also changed throughout history, with the current name being given in 1912. The temple is located in a pristine natural environment, and is home to a traditional tea house, making it a great place to relax and feel at peace.

Bongjeongam Hermitage (Inje) (봉정암(인제))

6.6Km 2024-02-28

1700 Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

Bongjeongam Hermitage, situated at the highest point of Seoraksan Mountain, stands at 1,244 meters above sea level. Due to its elevation, one can witness snow-covered landscapes well into late May. The temple is 10.6 kilometers from the entrance of Baekdamsa Temple and requires 4-5 hours of steep climbing to reach. The view from Bongjeongam Hermitage is breathtaking, but the view of Seoraksan Mountain from the Shrine of Sakyamuni Buddha's Sarira is equally unmissable.

Osaengnyeong (Hangyeryeong) Pass (오색령(한계령))

6.6Km 2021-04-12

Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2883

This 1,004 m-high pass connects Seo-myeon of Yangyang-gun and Buk-myeon and Girin-myeon of Inje-gun, at the border between Naeseorak and Namseorak. The people of Yangyang know the pass as Osaengnyeong, while in Inje it is known as Hangyeryeong. Yi Jung-hwan, a late Joseon period scholar and the author of the geographical text Taengniji (On Selecting a Village), counted Osaengnyeong Pass as the first and the foremost of the six famous passes in Gangwon-do. Indeed, Osaengnyeong Pass was the route through which essential supplies were transported from Yangyang (in Yeongdong) to Inje (in Yeongseo region), and the rough pass taken by the people of Yangyang on the way to Seoul. Its presence in the folklore of the region can be seen in the popular song Hangyeryeong, which speaks to the difficulties of those who had to climb the pass. Hangyeryeong Road was opened in 1981, and today’s National Road No. 44 is famous for being a driving course through the beauty of Seoraksan Mountain. This is also the starting point of the shortest route to Daecheongbong Peak, the highest peak in Seoraksan Mountain, and the trail to the summit of Jeombongsan Mountain.

Bokgol Oncheon Pension (복골온천펜션)

7.0Km 2024-02-16

58 Bokgol-gil 201beon-gil, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
010-4369-4008

Bokgol Oncheon Pension allows pet dogs on the premises. Each accommodation is housed in a separate building, and guests can choose from a variety of room configurations, including double rooms, family rooms, two-story rooms, and group rooms. It is also equipped with spa and barbecue facilities. Bokcheon Oncheon (Hot Springs), situated near the accommodation, boasts a bicarbonate alkaline water that is believed to be beneficial to skincare, muscle relaxation, fatigue recovery, and atopy treatment.

Sokcho Expo Tower (속초 엑스포타워)

7.9Km 2019-09-20

72, Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-637-5083

Sokcho Expo Tower in the area of Cheongchoho Lake, Joyang-dong, is an observatory tower set in a park surrounded by mountains and lakes.

The tower is 73.4m in x_height and can accommodate up to 100 visitors at once. From the observation platform, visitors can enjoy a complete view of the Sokcho area, including Ulsanbawi Rock and Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, the East Sea and downtown Sokcho. The view around sunset is especially picturesque and the migratory bird habitat of Cheongchoho Lake is also located near the tower.

Do Hotel [Korea Quality] 두호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

8.0Km 2023-06-27

139, Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-631-7007, +82-10-4895-3515

The Do Hotel stands just in front of Cheongcho Lake Park in Sokcho, Gangwon-do. Thanks to this location, early-rising guests can watch the sunrise over Cheongcho Lake; and year-round, the lake and park make this a great spot for photos. There’s plenty of parking space, and guests can arrive or leave early in the morning if necessary. Tourist attractions such as Yeonggeumjeong, Daepo Port, Dongmyeong Port, and Seoraksan Mountain are all easy to get to.

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