Chuam Suspension Bridge (추암 출렁다리)

15.3Km 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))

15.4Km 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.

Samcheok Beach (삼척해변)

15.5Km 2025-01-16

76 Thema town-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

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.

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

15.5Km 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.

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)

15.6Km 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)

15.6Km 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.

Jageunhujinhaebyeon Beach (작은후진해수욕장)

15.8Km 2024-03-19

467 Saecheonnyeondo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Jageunhujinhaebyeon Beach, situated adjacent to Samcheokhaebyeon Beach, provides a serene and picturesque setting. Its proximity to Samcheok Port allows visitors easy access to fresh hoe (sliced raw fish). Additionally, the Hujin Breakwater, located right beside the beach, is an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is also well-equipped with a network of bicycle paths and decked trails, offering various recreational opportunities for visitors.

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

15.8Km 2021-09-24

50, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-539-3630

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave in Donghae is the only natural cave in Korea located in a downtown area. Estimated to have been created 400 to 500 million years ago, the cave is known to serve as a habitat for the endangered golden bats. The cave's total length stretches for 1,510 meters, with only 810 meters of the cave open the public while the rest of cave remains protected for preservation purposes. The cave features ceiling craters, one of which is the longest in Korea, along with stalactite curtains, travertine terraces, stalactite cascades, and many other fantastic rock formations. The cave's unique features provide a grand spectacle for tourists and great speleological samples for researchers. A 785-meter walkway was made using the sinkhole created by dissolved limestone to help visitors get a better understanding of cave formations.

Samcheok Hoetjip (삼척횟집)

16.1Km 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.

Picasso Hotel (피카소호텔(강원))

16.3Km 2024-12-19

123-6 , Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-533-2500

The Hotel Picasso in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, has a ground-level parking lot, and offers four kinds of room: Korean, western, deluxe, and villa-style. Villa-style rooms are spacious with separate living and bed rooms, and basic cooking facilities. Some rooms are equipped with computers. Nearby attractions include Cheongok Golden Bat Cave, Chuam Beach, Dutasan Mountain, and Mureung Valley.

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