Wan & Song House Restaurant (완앤송 하우스 레스토랑)

6.8 Km 0 2024-02-16

57 Sajin 4-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Wan & Song House Restaurant, featuring a spacious garden, offers a unique fusion of Southeast Asian favorites with a Korean twist. Among its most popular dishes are sogogi ssalguksu (beef rice noodles), satae gukbap (beef shank and rice soup), noodle salad, taco rice, and Thai-style hangjeongsal deopbap (stir-fried pork neck with rice). The establishment is notable for its charming entrance, beautiful garden, and an inviting outdoor terrace. For those looking to explore the area, nearby attractions include Jangsa Port, Yeongnangho Lake, and Jangsahang Sea Forest Park.

Sokcho Marina (속초마리나)

6.8 Km 0 2024-04-08

106 Cheolsae-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Sokcho Marina is a great place to visit with family members in the maritime city of Sokcho. Looking at the East Sea is lovely, but sailing through the blue sea is even more enjoyable. Sokcho Marina has a 12-seater cruise yacht suited for family and friends as well as a sailing yacht where passengers can soak up the romantic mood. By the dock is Cafe Marina where one can enjoy the view of yachts anchored in the bay through the window. The cruise route starts from Cheongchoho Lake and passes by Seorakdaegyo Bridge and Sokcho Beach, and turns around Jodo Island, one of the eight scenic sights of Sokcho, before returning to the dock.

Abai Village Ferry (아바이마을 갯배)

6.8 Km 44806 2022-12-21

39, Jungangbudu-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-2003

Gaetbae (boat without engine) is an exotic means of transportation to cross the Abai Village at the mouth of Cheongchoho Lake. It is a rapid means of traveling between downtown Sokcho and Abai Village along the 50 m-long waterway. This small barge-style boat without an engine can be run by pulling the wire manually. When fixing the solid steel wire on both sides of the waterway and pulling it hard with a hook, a boat moves forward slowly. As there is no boatman, passengers need to work together to move the boat. It takes about 5 min to cross the water by boat. This unique experience still attracts many tourists to Sokcho. Furthermore, it is known as the filming location for the Korean TV drama Autumn in My Heart, so many tourists from Japan and China visit the place.

Helios Motel [Korea Quality] / 헬리오스모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

6.8 Km 4208 2020-09-10

33, Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-632-7676 / +82-10-3759-6215

Helios Motel is located in the northernmost part of the East Coast in Sokcho, Gangwon-do. The motel is named after the god and personification of the sun in Greek mythology because the place is well-known for the beautiful sunrise and sunset. The motel has clean rooms, and offers laundry services, which include washing(boiling) and drying the clothes. Right in front of the motel are Jangsahang Port, Yeongnangho Lake, and Seoraksan Mountain, which create a picturesque landscape. The motel is only 2km from downtown Sokcho and a short walk to Deungdae Beach and Jangsahang Port. A number of other popular tourist attractions such as Yeongnangho Portm Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory, and Yeonggeumjeong are within walking distance as well. The six-story building has a total of 30 rooms, which can accommodate up to 100 people. The rooms come in both Western and Korean style, and offer a view of either Seoraksan Mountain or the ocean.

Chungchosoo Mul Hoe (청초수물회)

6.9 Km 12284 2024-02-16

12-36 Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
033-635-5050

Situated by Cheongchoho Lake in Sokcho, Chungchosoo Mul Hoe is renowned for its Haejeon mul hoe (cold raw fish soup with sea cucumber and abalone). The unique soup base is crafted by blending beef bone broth with traditional sauces, which is then aged for flavor enhancement. This rich soup is combined with an assortment of ingredients such as sliced raw fish, abalone, sea cucumber, sea squirt, octopus, and flying fish roe. Other popular menu items include seop guk, a mussle-based soup; seonggeal bibimbap, a sea urchin roe bibimbap; and ojingeo sundae, a specialty dish where a squid is stuffed with beef and vegetables.

Odaeyang Hoetjip (오대양횟집)

6.9 Km 8297 2020-06-29

58, Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-8385

Odaeyang Hoetjip, located in Jangsahang Port is sure to satisfy the most discriminating of customers. It’s located conveniently close to Seoraksan Mountain, Waterpia, and other great tourist destinations.

Dancheon Sikdang (단천식당)

7.0 Km 24897 2024-02-16

17 Abaimaeul-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
033-632-7828

Dancheon Sikdang specializes in abai sundae (North Korean sundae), a sundae dish from Hamgyeong-do Province of North Korea. Abai sundae is made by stuffing pork large intestines with seonji (blood) and sweet rice, followed by steaming. Currently operated by the third generation, the restaurant also offers dishes like myeongtae hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw pollack), ojingeo sundae (stuffed squid), and gajami sikhae (salted and fermented plaice). It is located in Abai Village, an area established by war refugees from North Korea during the Korean War.

Abai Village (아바이 마을)

7.1 Km 42432 2021-04-09

122-1, Cheongho-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-639-2690

Located in Cheongho-dong, Abai Village bears a history of displaced people’s distress. The village was formed by refugees of the Korean War from North Korea, mainly from Hamgyeong-do Province. The word “abai” is a dialect of Hamgyeong-do that means a friendly old man like a grandfather. Visitors to Abai Village can get a sense of displaced people’s life and story, which fade away into a chapter of history. Although it has lost its original appearance now, old shacks without a gate still remain here and there. Mural paintings on the wall show the sentiment of nostalgia about their hometown and express sorrow and hard life of displaced people, who lived from hand to mouth by fishing and doing physical labor. The original houses built by refugees in the village were restored into the Refugee Village at the Sokcho Museum. Abai Village is also known as a filming location for the Korean TV drama Autumn in My Heart, attracting a lot of visitors and becoming a major attraction in Sokcho. The restaurant alley is packed with cafes and North Korean food restaurants serving local dishes such as Hamheung-style cold buckwheat noodles, stuffed squid, and North Korean-style sausage soup.

Café Woody (카페우디)

7.2 Km 0 2024-02-16

163 Yeongnanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Located on Yeognnanghaean-gil in Sokcho, Café Woody offers a captivating ocean view. Designed with timber, it evokes the cozy ambiance of forest cabins. Spanning both the first and second floors of the building, the café features terraces on each level, providing visitors with a delightful spot to enjoy their beverages while taking in views of the East Sea. Café Woody’s standout offerings include its signature heugimja latte (black sesame latte) and almond cream latte.

Deungdae Beach Residence [Korea Quality]등대비치 레지던스 호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

7.3 Km 0 2023-05-23

7, Yeongnanghaean 4-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9514-9414, +82-33-633-5050

Deungdae Beach Residence in Sokcho, Gangwon-do stands right on the beach, so that guests can take a walk along the beach and relax. Many of its rooms have fine views over the clear blue ocean. The hotel’s location is convenient for nearby tourist spots including the East Sea itself, the beautiful scenery of Seoraksan Mountain and Yeongnangho Lake.

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