Yangyang International Airport 2 hr 23
Seoraksan (1 hr 9) Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. Ulsanbawi (34 min) Seorak Waterpia (1 hr 14) Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. Cheongchoho Lake (38 min) Lake and lagoon Sokcho Beach (35 min) Popular beach for swimming, walking & shell collecting, backed by pine forest, resorts & eateries. Younggeumjeong Pavilion (30 min) Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. Naksansa (1 hr 11) Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. Baekdamsa (30 min) Bustling harbor area with a promenade, shore fishing & an indoor complex of fresh seafood stalls. 속초등대전망대 (28 min) A steep staircase leads to this clifftop lighthouse for views of the East Sea & Seoraksan mountain. Abai village (33 min) Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. |