Hanseomhaebyeon Beach & Hanseom Gamseong Sea Trail (한섬해변&한섬감성바닷길)

4.4Km 2025-07-18

9 Hanseomhaean-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Hanseomhaebyeon Beach is a popular tourist attraction due to its proximity to Donghae downtown and its convenient transportation access. As visitors descend while crossing the bridge, they are greeted by the vast blue sea and white sand beach. The tranquility and white sand make it a perfect spot for a leisurely beach stroll. Mukho Lighthouse, visible in the distance alongside the blue sea and white sand, serves as a picturesque backdrop for photos. The Hanseom Gamseong Sea Trail is a 2.2-kilometer-long trail, connecting Hanseomhaebyeon Beach, Gobulgae, and Gase Village. Part of the trail is a deck-built promenade, making it a perfect course for a stroll while enjoying the lush pine forest on one side and the blue sea on the other.

Louis Castel [Tax Refund Shop] (루이까스텔)

4.7Km 2024-04-19

249, Jungang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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E-Mart - Donghae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 동해)

4.8Km 2024-04-22

100, Cheongok-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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Jageunhujinhaebyeon Beach (작은후진해수욕장)

4.8Km 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.

Donganjae (동해한옥 동안재)

5.4Km 2024-12-19

74-2 , Cheongok 1-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-531-3003, +82-10-2974-3007

Donganjae is a hanok-style pension built of pinewood and red clay and located in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do. All rooms are ondol-heated and equipped with a shower booth and bidet, and offer scenic views from the numaru floor. The hanok uses geothermal heating (from 150 metres underground) which makes the rooms warm and cozy. Residents can bathe their feet in the fountain in the middle of the yard, and enjoy a morning walk on the pine tree trail behind the house. Donganjae is conveniently located a 10-minute walk from the Donghae City Bus Terminal.

Jukseoru Pavilion (삼척 죽서루)

5.5Km 2025-02-03

37 Jukseoru-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3670

Jukseoru Pavilion, estimated to have been built around 1266, is one of the eight major attractions of Gwandong District in middle eastern Korea collectively known as Gwandong Palgyeong (eight famous sites). Sitting on the edge of a cliff overlooking Osipcheon Stream, the pavilion incorporates the rocks on the cliff as cornerstones, with a five-girder paljak (ancient-style roof).

Then, there are 26 signboards hanging from the rafters of the pavilion. The signboards contain inscriptions of famous ancient scholars such as 'Jeilgyeongjeong' ('The best riverside pavilion'; 1662) by Heo Mok, 'Jukseoru' and 'Gwandong Jeilru' ('The best pavilion in Gwandong'; 1711) by Yi Seong-jo, and 'Haeseon Yuhui Jiso' ('The place that marine gods enjoy'; 1837) by Yi Gyu-heon. Others who have left their mark include King Sukjong (1674-1720), King Jeongjo (1776-1800) and Yulgok YiYi (1536-1584). Evidently, Jukseoru Pavilion has served as an inspiration since its establishment, and continues to inspire visitors today through the stunning view of its surrounding nature.

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival (삼척정월대보름제)

5.7Km 2025-02-04

45 Expo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-573-2882

Samcheok Jeongwol Daeboreum Festival is a festival that blends gijuldarigi, Samcheok's local game of tug-of-war, with other traditional customs of Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the Lunar Year. The festival aims to preserve and develop both national and regional customs and traditions as well as to promote the local economy and provide an opportunity to bring the community together.

Samcheok Culture & Art Center (삼척문화예술회관)

5.7Km 2021-07-02

45, Expo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-1331

Samcheok Culture & Art Center is a cultural complex located in Seongnam-dong, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. The center opened its doors to the public on June 4th, 1994 with facilities such as grand/small theaters, outdoor performance stages, exhibition halls and more.

Hapyeonghaebyeon Beach (하평해변(동해))

6.1Km 2025-07-18

Pyeongneung-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Hapyeonghaebyeon Beach is a tranquil beach with a shallow shore lined with pine groves. The beach is only 20 minutes away on foot and 10 minutes' ride from Donghae Express Bus Terminal, making it a great beach destination for family vacationers and tourists. The 20-meter wide shoreline is 200 meters in lenth, all covered with white sand. The beach also has rocks along the coast that act as a natural breakwater, preventing rough waves from entering the shore, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for swimming.

Sanya (산야)

6.5Km 2024-03-19

36 Imhang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
033-535-1724

Sanya near Mukho Port is famed for its ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) and offers two vegetable-centric dishes: saengseon gui (grilled fish), accompanied by fresh vegetables, and ssambap paired with a tradtional, rustic doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). Additionally, the menu includes samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), gabeurisal (grilled blade-end fatback), and someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup). Conveniently situated just 1 kilometer from KTX Mukho Station, the restaurant is within easy walking distance.

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