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Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

0m    33731     2021-09-24

50, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-539-3630

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave in Donghae is the only natural cave in Korea located in a downtown area. Estimated to have been created 400 to 500 million years ago, the cave is known to serve as a habitat for the endangered golden bats. The cave's total length stretches for 1,510 meters, with only 810 meters of the cave open the public while the rest of cave remains protected for preservation purposes. The cave features ceiling craters, one of which is the longest in Korea, along with stalactite curtains, travertine terraces, stalactite cascades, and many other fantastic rock formations. The cave's unique features provide a grand spectacle for tourists and great speleological samples for researchers. A 785-meter walkway was made using the sinkhole created by dissolved limestone to help visitors get a better understanding of cave formations.

Malgeun Nuri Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (맑은누리안경원)

Malgeun Nuri Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (맑은누리안경원)

552.8173320627493m    0     2024-04-22

Store #105, 223, Jungang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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Himart - Donghae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 동해점)

Himart - Donghae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 동해점)

636.8940769750313m    0     2024-04-19

222, Jungang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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Picasso Hotel [Korea Quality] / 피카소호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

Picasso Hotel [Korea Quality] / 피카소호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

663.2791203745765m    7666     2020-09-10

123-6, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9249-8060

Hotel Picasso is a dark modern building with more than 50 rooms and a parking lot on the ground floor. There are traditional Korean rooms, rooms with a bed, and vacation home-type rooms. The Garden VIP Suite Room can accommodate up to five people, and it comes with an outdoor kitchen and barbecue facility for guests to cook. There is a desktop computer in some of the rooms, so those who need one can ask for a room with a computer when making a reservation. Nearby tourist attractions include the Cheongok Cave, a limestone cave with a total depth of 1,400 meters, located in the downtown area, and Chuam Beach, which is a popular destination among families during the summer. There is also Mureung Valley in between Dutasan Mountain and Cheongoksan Mountain for those looking for a quiet place to relax during the hot summer days.

Louis Castel [Tax Refund Shop] (루이까스텔)

Louis Castel [Tax Refund Shop] (루이까스텔)

683.7592562399678m    0     2024-04-19

249, Jungang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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E-Mart - Donghae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 동해)

E-Mart - Donghae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 동해)

979.8527568218977m    0     2024-04-22

100, Cheongok-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

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Donganjae [Korea Quality] / 동해한옥 동안재(동안재) [한국관광 품질인증]

Donganjae [Korea Quality] / 동해한옥 동안재(동안재) [한국관광 품질인증]

1.2 Km    774     2020-09-08

74-2, Cheongok 1-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2974-3007

Donganjae, a traditional Korean style house located near the beach in Donghae City of Gangwon-do, was opened in June 2018. The traditional Korean style house is equipped with modern facilities for convenience while still maintaining the elegant mood of a traditional house. The rooms are located in 5 traditional buildings. The foot bath in the garden gives the feel of a pool villa. Each of the 5 independent buildings (named Mureung, Duta, Chooam, Mukho, and Mangsang to accommodate 3-4 guests in each building) has an upper floor of which the three sides can be opened to command an unobstructed view. The outdoor foot bath in the center of the garden with pine trees relieves fatigue, and the soothing scent of pine trees completes the ambiance. It is possible to cook food in the room. Each room also has a bathroom equipped with bidet and a shower booth. The recently constructed buildings are also handicapped-friendly. There is a parking space exclusive for these guests. There is also no raised spot at the gate and the threshold is made very low for easy entrance and exit. Various tools such as Tuho, Yut, Jegi, and top are ready for playing traditional games. You can likewise try wearing hanbok, Korean traditional clothes. The nearby tourist attractions include Cheongok Natural Cave, Chooam Chotdaebawi Rock, Mangsang Beach, Mukho Por,t and Mukho Lighthouse. There is a walking path behind the pension in the pine forest.

Sanya (산야)

Sanya (산야)

2.3 Km    15588     2024-03-19

36 Imhang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
033-535-1724

Sanya near Mukho Port is famed for its ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) and offers two vegetable-centric dishes: saengseon gui (grilled fish), accompanied by fresh vegetables, and ssambap paired with a tradtional, rustic doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). Additionally, the menu includes samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), gabeurisal (grilled blade-end fatback), and someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup). Conveniently situated just 1 kilometer from KTX Mukho Station, the restaurant is within easy walking distance.  

Hotel East [Korea Quality] / 호텔이스트 (현 애슈리모텔) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Hotel East [Korea Quality] / 호텔이스트 (현 애슈리모텔) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

2.4 Km    0     2020-12-24

5031-1, Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Hotel East is a 2-star hotel located 10 mins from Donghae Port and Gamchu Beach by car. In addition, it is close to other famous tourist destinations such as Haesindang, Candlestick Rock, and Hwanseongul Cave, and is a great place for travelers who want cost-effectiveness with clean facilities and quiet surroundings at a reasonable price. The room consists of an ondol room, a standard room, a premium room, and a two-bed room. Ondol rooms are popular for its ample space and warm floors.

Mukhohang Port (묵호항)

Mukhohang Port (묵호항)

3.7 Km    31285     2021-03-17

22, Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2271

Situated in Donghae, Mukhohang Port opened in 1941 and used to be the most prolific trading port on the east coast. However, with the steady change in the economy, it has now become a center of fishing. A large wholesale seafood market at the port offers a wide array of freshly caught seafood. From early in the morning, merchants across the country gather at the market to purchase fresh seafood. Dried fish are also available.

Mukho Lighthouse, located atop Dongmunsan Mountain, opened in June 1963 as an unmanned lighthouse guiding ships into Mukhohang Port. The two-story lighthouse is 12 meters tall and is made from cement. The white lighthouse stands out against the blue sea and sky to create a fantastic image. The area surrounding the lighthouse has been turned into a small park. There is a large rock inscribed with a poem about the sea near the park entrance.