Naksan Beach (낙산해수욕장)

12.2 Km 70554 2022-12-22

59, Haemaji-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-2518

Naksan Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Yangyang, located in Joseon-ri, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. Since its opening in 1963, it has attracted more than 1 million visitors each year, its reputation being rivaled only by the Gyeongpodae Beach on the east coast of Korea. The 4 kilometer-long sand beach contrasts magnificently with the lush pine trees of the area. The water is less than 1.5 meter deep, making it a good place for all ages. Naksanhang Port marks one end of the beach, behind which Naksan Mountain, the location of Naksansa Temple, can be found. The other end has a lake formed at the delta of Namdaecheon Stream, which originates from Seoraksan Mountain. Many cafes, convenience stores, restaurants, and accommodations cater to the needs of the visitors. The beach sees considerable traffic in winter as well, when it serves as a popular venue for sunrise-watching, particularly for the New Year’s Day festival.

Naksan Provincial Park (낙산도립공원)

12.3 Km 10954 2018-01-25

59, Haemaji-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-2518

Naksan Provincial Park takes up 24km of shoreline in Yangyang, Gangwon-do. The park is centered on Naksansa Temple and Naksan Beach, but includes Osan, Dongho, and Hajodae Beaches, as well as many lakes and cliffs. The park is a great place to learn about Korean culture, including Buddhist culture at Naksansa Temple and other cultural relics, and the shoreline cliffs of pine trees. The park is a popular attraction in the summer, when visitors can swim in the ocean and play in the sand along the coast.

Bongsudae Beach (봉수대해변)

12.5 Km 13488 2022-08-04

Oho-ri, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-680-3356

Bongsudae Beach is located 200 meters north of Sampo Beach and the white-sand coastline stretches along the side of National Road No. 7. This beach was opened in 1997, and remains relatively cleaner than other beaches. The beach is used as an auto-camping site in summer. The beach shore is only 800 meters long and 50 meters wide, but boasts clean and fine sand.

Ocean Valley Resort (오션벨리리조트)

13.1 Km 18556 2021-01-29

127-30, Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-4200

Ocean Valley Resort is located on the sandy shore of Naksan Beach staring out at the clean blue waters of the East Sea. The resort is the closest accommodation to the ocean in the nation. Since its opening in 2001, the resort has continued to strive to provide the best service in order for customers to have an unforgettable experience. The resort is open all year long, allowing guests to enjoy a range of activities like Naksan Beach in the summer to skiing in the winter.

There are many attractions close to the resort including Naksansa Temple, Cheoksan Hot Springs, Osaek Mineral Spring, and Unification Observatory. Guests can also enjoy a wide range of leisure sports like sea fishing, boating, water skiing and golf. Ocean Valley Resort is an environmentally conscious resort that uses solar power to cover its energy needs.

Songjiho Beach (송지호 해수욕장)

13.4 Km 58650 2024-03-18

85 Simcheungsu-gil, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Located near Songjiho Lake, one of the most famous lagoons on the eastern coast of Korea, Songjiho Beach stretches 2 kilometers in length and is 100 meters wide. It is also located close to Seoraksan Mountain. The beach is quite popular, thanks to its clear water and shallow depth. The island just off the coast, Jukdo Island, features a handsome collection of bamboo trees and unique rock formations.

Deungbul Garden (등불가든)

13.6 Km 19629 2024-02-16

23 Powolladeul-gil, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Located near Naksanhaebyeon Beach, Deungbul Garden specializes in Korean beef and pine mushroom dishes. Its signature dishes are hanu gui (grilled Korean beef) and songibeoseot jeongol (pine mushroom hot pot). The restaurant prides itself on serving tender and juicy Korean beef, which pairs exceptionally well with the pine mushrooms, a regional specialty known for their superior flavor, especially when grilled with the beef. Pine mushrooms, named for their growth under pine trees and their pinecone-like aroma, are celebrated for their fragrance, scent, and texture, making them a premier ingredient in Korean cuisine. The menu also features other delectable options like songibeoseot bulgogi (pine mushroom and bulgogi), yukhoe (beef tartare), and kongnamul doenjang jjigae (bean sprout soybean paste jjigae).

Songjeonhaebyeon Beach (송전해수욕장)

15.5 Km 38979 2024-02-05

21-7 Songjeon-ri, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

This beach ranks among Korea's most favored surfing destinations. With its pristine white sand, it stretches 900 meters in length and 80 meters in x_width, and has a depth of 1 meter. It holds the distinction of being the second largest and longest white sand beach in Yangyang-gun, following Naksanhaebyeon Beach. Notably, the water here is so clean and clear that visitors can enjoy clamming.

Yettteul (옛뜰)

15.9 Km 15979 2024-02-16

289 Dongmyeong-ro, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-7009

Yettteul has been serving traditional gamasot sondubu (handmade bean curd cooked in a cast-iron pot) and wild-caught seop guk (mussel soup) for over 30 years. In Gangwon dialect, 'seop' refers to mussels. Their seop guk, a hangover soup, is made with seop (mussels), mushrooms, chives, green onions, and eggs, all simmered in a broth prepared with aged soybean paste and red chili paste. For those looking to explore the area, the restaurant is conveniently located near tourist attractions such as Songjeon Beach and the Osan-ri Prehistoric Site.

Osaengnyeong (Hangyeryeong) Pass (오색령(한계령))

16.0 Km 9864 2021-04-12

Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2883

This 1,004 m-high pass connects Seo-myeon of Yangyang-gun and Buk-myeon and Girin-myeon of Inje-gun, at the border between Naeseorak and Namseorak. The people of Yangyang know the pass as Osaengnyeong, while in Inje it is known as Hangyeryeong. Yi Jung-hwan, a late Joseon period scholar and the author of the geographical text Taengniji (On Selecting a Village), counted Osaengnyeong Pass as the first and the foremost of the six famous passes in Gangwon-do. Indeed, Osaengnyeong Pass was the route through which essential supplies were transported from Yangyang (in Yeongdong) to Inje (in Yeongseo region), and the rough pass taken by the people of Yangyang on the way to Seoul. Its presence in the folklore of the region can be seen in the popular song Hangyeryeong, which speaks to the difficulties of those who had to climb the pass. Hangyeryeong Road was opened in 1981, and today’s National Road No. 44 is famous for being a driving course through the beauty of Seoraksan Mountain. This is also the starting point of the shortest route to Daecheongbong Peak, the highest peak in Seoraksan Mountain, and the trail to the summit of Jeombongsan Mountain.

Nogwon Galbi (녹원갈비)

16.0 Km 10293 2018-10-24

60, Geomacheon-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-2325

Nogwon Galbi is a restaurant specializing in galbi (grilled pork ribs). The restaurant serves only the freshest pork ribs, coming in regular and marinated in a special seasoning made in-house. The meal comes accompanied by eight tasty side dishes and doenjangjjigae (soy bean paste soup) made from housemade soy bean paste.

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