Yangyang International Airport 1 hr 34
Ulsanbawi (22 min) Seorak Waterpia (1 hr 51)
Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. Seoraksan National Park (56 min)
Large, mountainous national park with waterfalls, diverse flora & fauna & hiking trails. Naksansa (23 min)
Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. Abai village (43 min)
Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. Seoraksan (21 min)
Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. 대청봉 (1 hr 21)
Thin stream of water cascading into a green pool, reached by a popular trail through bamboo forest. Gwongeumseong Fortress (1 hr 23)
Centuries-old mountaintop castle ruin, accessible by cable car or a long hiking trail. 속초등대전망대 (46 min)
A steep staircase leads to this clifftop lighthouse for views of the East Sea & Seoraksan mountain. Younggeumjeong Pavilion (47 min)
Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. Sinheungsa Temple (1 hr 18)
Buddhist temple on mountain slope featuring a bronze Buddha statue, reachable by hike or cablecar. Sokcho Beach (31 min)
Popular beach for swimming, walking & shell collecting, backed by pine forest, resorts & eateries. Seoraksan Cable Car (1 hr 10)
Aerial cable car offering rides to a site with medieval fortress remains & picturesque views. | 
