Yangyang International Airport 2 hr 21
Younggeumjeong Pavilion (42 min)
Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. Seoraksan National Park (1 hr 12)
Large, mountainous national park with waterfalls, diverse flora & fauna & hiking trails. Naksansa (1 hr 9)
Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. Abai village (37 min)
Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. Seoraksan (1 hr 8)
Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. Cheongchoho Lake (40 min)
Lake and lagoon Sinheungsa Temple (1 hr 33)
Buddhist temple on mountain slope featuring a bronze Buddha statue, reachable by hike or cablecar. 대청봉 (1 hr 37)
Thin stream of water cascading into a green pool, reached by a popular trail through bamboo forest. Seorak Waterpia (44 min)
Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. 속초등대전망대 (40 min)
A steep staircase leads to this clifftop lighthouse for views of the East Sea & Seoraksan mountain. Gwongeumseong Fortress (1 hr 39)
Centuries-old mountaintop castle ruin, accessible by cable car or a long hiking trail. Seoraksan Cable Car (1 hr 26)
Aerial cable car offering rides to a site with medieval fortress remains & picturesque views. Sokcho Beach (43 min)
Popular beach for swimming, walking & shell collecting, backed by pine forest, resorts & eateries. | 
