Yangyang International Airport 1 hr 29
Gwongeumseong Fortress (1 hr 33)
Centuries-old mountaintop castle ruin, accessible by cable car or a long hiking trail. Abai village (53 min)
Tranquil fishing village & hometown to mostly North Korean ancestry alongside seafood restaurants. 속초등대전망대 (55 min)
A steep staircase leads to this clifftop lighthouse for views of the East Sea & Seoraksan mountain. 대청봉 (1 hr 31)
Thin stream of water cascading into a green pool, reached by a popular trail through bamboo forest. Younggeumjeong Pavilion (57 min)
Ornate seaside pavilion on a rocky outcrop, accessible by a bridge that's illuminated at night. Seorak Waterpia (2 hr 1)
Sprawling spa featuring indoor/outdoor saunas & hot mineral-water pools, water slides & wave pools. Ulsanbawi (31 min) Seoraksan National Park (1 hr 6)
Large, mountainous national park with waterfalls, diverse flora & fauna & hiking trails. Sokcho Beach (41 min)
Popular beach for swimming, walking & shell collecting, backed by pine forest, resorts & eateries. Sinheungsa Temple (1 hr 27)
Buddhist temple on mountain slope featuring a bronze Buddha statue, reachable by hike or cablecar. Seoraksan Cable Car (1 hr 20)
Aerial cable car offering rides to a site with medieval fortress remains & picturesque views. Seoraksan (30 min)
Family friendly, sandy beach backed by cafes, restaurants & hotels, with Buddhist temples nearby. Naksansa (27 min)
Historic Buddhist temple complex, rebuilt many times since its first construction, with stone cave. | 
