Yangyang International Airport 1 hr 25
Younggeumjeong Pavilion (53 min) Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. Gwongeumseong Fortress (1 hr 29) Centuries-old mountaintop castle ruin, accessible by cable car or a long hiking trail. Naksansa (23 min) Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. Abai village (49 min) Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. Ulsanbawi (27 min) Sokcho Beach (37 min) Popular beach for swimming, walking & shell collecting, backed by pine forest, resorts & eateries. 대청봉 (1 hr 27) Thin stream of water cascading into a green pool, reached by a popular trail through bamboo forest. Seoraksan Cable Car (1 hr 16) Aerial cable car offering rides to a site with medieval fortress remains & picturesque views. Seoraksan National Park (1 hr 2) Large, mountainous national park with waterfalls, diverse flora & fauna & hiking trails. Sinheungsa Temple (1 hr 23) Buddhist temple on mountain slope featuring a bronze Buddha statue, reachable by hike or cablecar. Seorak Waterpia (1 hr 57) Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. Seoraksan (22 min) Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. |