The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Sokcho, Gangwon-do

March 17, 2022 Ying Subia

Sokcho (속초; (Korean pronunciation: [sok̚.tɕʰo])) is a city in Gangwon-do province, South Korea. It is located in the far northeast of Gangwon-do. Lying north of the 38th parallel, the city belonged to North Korea from 1945 until the end of the Korean War, when the dividing line between the two Korean states was officially altered. Abai Maeul was originally set up as an area to house North Korean refugees in Sokcho due to the separation of the two Koreas. Consequently, many of the population have relatives in North Korea. Today, Sokcho receives a number of tourists attracted by the closeness to the DMZ. The city is also a well-known gateway to nearby Seoraksan national park.
Restaurants in Sokcho

1. Gwongeumseong Fortress

Seorak-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 217-120 South Korea
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
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1%
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Gwongeumseong Fortress

Reviewed By GlobalTraRip

An excellent view and terrific photo opportunity. Arrive early to avoid the congestion of others. Cable car tickets must be purchased on site the day of use and the earlier the better.

2. Oeongchi Bada Hyangiro

Daepohang-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24899 South Korea
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Oeongchi Bada Hyangiro

3. Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory

8-28, Yeonggeumjeong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24811 South Korea 033-738-3585 http://korean1.visitkorea.or.kr/kor/bz15/where/where_main_search.jsp?cid=128803
Excellent
46%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory

Reviewed By cu3974 - Singapore, Singapore

A great place to spend a spare hour or less. Go on a clear day, or better still at sunrise! Lovely 360deg views from the top. Climb is not too severe and child friendly.

4. Seorak Cinerma

Jangsa-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea http://www.seorakcinerama.co.kr
Excellent
23%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
9%
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Seorak Cinerma

5. Sinheungsa Temple

170, Seorak-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 217-120 South Korea +82 33-636-7044 http://seorak.knps.or.kr/
Excellent
30%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 115 reviews

Sinheungsa Temple

Reviewed By W3271DAdaniell

This was really beautiful temple, one of the most I have ever seen! Not crowded, nice and calm place for meditation.

6. Dongmyeong Port

Dongmyeong-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
Excellent
18%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 68 reviews

Dongmyeong Port

7. Oeongchi Hang

Daepohang-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24901 South Korea +82 33-639-2690 http://korean.visitkorea.or.kr/kor/bz15/where/where_main_search.jsp?cid=129598
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
14%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 7 reviews

Oeongchi Hang

8. Cheongcho Lake

Cheongho-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
Excellent
25%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Cheongcho Lake

9. Yeonggeumjeong

24, Yeonggeumjeong-r, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24824 South Korea
Excellent
38%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 61 reviews

Yeonggeumjeong

Reviewed By Onn11 - Jurong, Singapore

I visited this attraction in end October. Good to check out the sunrise timing in Sokcho before planning your visit here. If you are coming in autumn, good to reach here by 6.30am latest so that you get a good standing space to catch sunrise, before hordes of tourists coming in tour buses reach the pavilion. There are two pavilions in this area, one perched on the top of a rock surface, while the other stretching out a few metres into the sea. Either are great for catching sunrise. Alternatively, if it gets too crowded, head to the right side of the pavilions, beside the port and small eating places; there is a short walking path. While there are fishing boats in the distance, you'll still catch a magnificent view of the sun coming out from the horizon. A great place to visit in the early morning, especially if you stay near the inter-city bus terminal.

10. Daepo Port

Daepo-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea +82 33-633-3171
Excellent
23%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
5%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 117 reviews

Daepo Port

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