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

16.2 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.

Seednoir (시드누아)

16.4 Km 0 2024-02-16

38 Baramkkonmaeul 1-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

This sizable bakery café in Sokcho is known for its spacious and airy interior, which is adorned with a variety of plants. The high ceilings contribute to the open and luminous ambiance. One of the café's most striking features is the spectacular view of Seoraksan Mountain’s Ulsanbawi Rock and the surrounding green fields, visible through a window wall. Additionally, the café offers an extensive selection of baked goods and beverages, including its signature item, the Nutty Cube.

Please Wait (플리즈웨잇)

16.4 Km 0 2024-02-16

28-23 Ingu-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Please Wait café, situated near Ingu Beach, operates as a café by day and transforms into a pub at night. The building's exterior embraces the idyllic beach café aesthetic, featuring large palm trees and vibrant pink highlights. Signature menu items include the Bada latte (blue syrup vanilla latte) and the Hawaiian tropical ade. Its proximity to the beach makes it a favored hangout for surfers. Additionally, pets are welcome in the garden area on the first floor.

Odaeyang Hoetjip (오대양횟집)

16.5 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.

Kensington Hotel Seorak (켄싱턴호텔 설악)

16.6 Km 33716 2021-03-03

998, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-4001

Kensington Hotel Seorak is located a 5-minute's drive from Seoraksan National Park and 25-minute's drive away from Sokcho's major tourist destinations such as Cheongchoho Lake, Sokcho Beach, and Daepohang Port. Within the hotel, visitors can freely use the business center and receive currency exchange and laundry service through the front desk. The hotel is equipped with 108 rooms; some of the rooms offer a gorgeous view of Seoraksan Mountain.

Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성)

16.7 Km 65590 2024-02-28

1091 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-636-7700

Gwongeumseong Fortress is a stone castle from the Goryeo dynasty and is located 800 meters above sea level in Seoraksan National Park. From a distance, Gwongeumseong Fortress looks like a rising peak, while up close, the expansive stone floor and remnants of castle walls become visible. Visitors can access the fortress via hiking trails or by taking a cable car. From the fortress, visitors can enjoy the majestic view of Seoraksan Mountain and the blue waters of the East Sea.

Seoraksan National Park (Outer Seorak) (설악산 국립공원 (외설악))

17.0 Km 449695 2024-04-08

1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Seoraksan Mountain is renowed for its natural splendors and breathtaking views. It holds the distinction of being Korea's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is also listed on the IUCN Green List. The mountain is divided into Inner Seorak, South Seorak, and Outer Seorak, which includes Daecheongbong peak (1,708 meters above sea level), ranking as the third highest peak in Korea. The area is celebrated for its popular hiking trails, with the sunrise and sunset views from the top being particularly spectacular.

Gangwon Hyuhyuam Hermitage (휴휴암(강원))

17.3 Km 46254 2022-12-22

3-16, Gwangjin 2-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-0526

This hermitage is located by the sea at Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. Its name reflects its dedication to the value of rest by freedom from the troubles of mundane life. The temple was built in 1997 by the monk Hongbeop as a small Buddha hall named Myojeokjeon Hall, but the discovery of a large rock shaped like a reclining Avalokiteshvara in 1999 made the temple a popular site for prayers. A large rock named Yeonhwadae, named after its shape of a lotus flower in bloom, is located below the Myojeokjeon Hall near the sea. Yeonhwadae is a great place to see the reclining Avalokiteshvara and turtle-shaped rock in the area, and many other tourists flock to see the interesting rock formations of the area, like toe rocks, foot rock, and fist rock. Lucky visitors can catch a glimpse of schools of big-scaled redfin surfacing to feed at the beach. Hyuhyuam Hermitage is also home to Myojeokjeon Hall, Darani Cave Buddha Hall, Gwaneum Buddhist Bell, and a statue of the Avalokiteshvara. The Avalokiteshvara statue, in particular, enjoys great popularity from its hilltop vantage point, having the blue seas of the East Sea to its back.

Seoraksan Daecheongbong Peak (설악산 대청봉)

17.4 Km 30864 2024-02-29

1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-672-2883

Standing at 1,708 meters above sea level, Daecheongbong is the highest peak of Seoraksan Mountain. It is the third highest peak in South Korea, after Hallasan Mountain (1,950 meters) and Jirisan Mountain (1,915 meters). The peak is a home to a variety of alpine species, including dwarf pine, Korean rosebay, and Erman's Birch, and its summit offers breathtaking views. The shortest of Seoraksan's hiking trails is the Osaek course (Osaek-Seorak Falls-Daecheongbong), which takes about four hours.

Seoraksan Cable Car (설악산 케이블카)

17.4 Km 78221 2024-04-08

1085 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

A ride on the Seoraksan Cable Car is the best way to enjoy the unexplored regions of Seoraksan Mountain. The cable car station is located in Seoraksan National Park, and it takes about 10 minutes to reach Gwongeumseong Fortress, which is 700 meters above sea level. Since one-way tickets are not available, passengers must purchase a round-trip ticket. From the cable car window, passengers can see famous attractions like Ulsanbawi Peak and Manmulsang Rocks. From Gwongeumseong Fortress, passengers can take in a panoramic view of Seoraksan Mountain. Seoraksan Mountain, seen from the top of Gwongeumseong Fortress, is majestic and mysterious with unique rock formations. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, the entire scenery of Outer Seorak unfolds before one's eyes. Visitors will be amazed by the Allak Hermitage from the Silla dynasty and the Muhagsong Pine Tree, which has survived for hundreds of years just below Gwongeumseong Fortress. There are many tourists on weekends, public holidays, and fall foliage season, so visitors are advised to plan ahead.

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