Mureunggyegok Valley Healing Campground (무릉계곡 힐링캠핑장)
10.1Km 2024-03-19
467 Samhwa-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
This campground is situated in Mureunggyegok Valley, nestled between Dutasan Mountain and Cheongoksan Mountain. The valley is renowned for its enigmatic rock formations and derives its name from the mythical paradise in the Chinese fable, “The Peach Blossom Land”. It's a place where one can immerse in the beauty of nature. The campground is accessible by car, just a 25-minute drive from KTX Mukho Station.
Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(삼척))
10.6Km 2022-02-03
816, Dongan-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Cheoneunsa Temple is located on Dutasan Mountain in Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. At the tail end of the Goryeo dynasty, Lee Seung-hyu, a renowned scholar, wrote ‘Jewangungi’, an epic for the Korean people at Cheoneunsa temple. After the temple burnt down during the Korean War, the temple was renovated. The temple houses Beophwagyeong (Lotus Sutra Statue) among other cultural significant artifacts. Also, the surrounding area was the capital during Goryeo dynasty, where a number of relics such as pieces of celadon and blue roof tiles were unearthed.
Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls (무릉계곡 용추폭포(강원))
10.7Km 2022-10-20
538, Samhwa-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
Located approximately 2.5 kilometers west of Samhwasa Temple, the entrance of Mureunggyegok Valley, Yongchupokpo Falls is a three-tiered waterfall in a shape of a pot that gets its waters from Cheongoksan Mountain (1,403.7 meters). Located 70 meters below Yongchupokpo Falls is Ssangpokpo Falls, where the water from Yongchupokpo Falls and Bakdalgyegok Valley meets to create a deep and beautiful base.
Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)
14.8Km 2024-03-18
176-2 Geumjin-ri, Okgye-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Located to the south of Gangneung, Geumjinhaebyeon Beach stretches over 900 meters in length and covers an area of 63,000 square meters. It is known for its fine white sand beach and shallow waters with a gentle slope, making it a favorite spot for family visitors. Surfing enthusiasts can take advantage of surfing lessons offered at the beach. Additionally, while in the area, visitors can also explore the nearby Geumjin Hot Springs.
Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 영경묘)
15.0Km 2022-09-15
Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the mother of King Mokjo and the 5th great-grandmother of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. During the 3rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1899), the grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Jungyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo. Surrounded by a rich forest, it has a beautiful view. Every April 20th, an ancestral ritual is held by the Lee family (from Jeonju).
Sangmaengbanghaebyeon Beach (상맹방해변)
15.5Km 2025-01-16
Sangmaengbang-gil, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Sangmaengbanghaebyeon Beach is located 5 kilometers from downtown Samcheok and connected to Maengbanghaebyeon Beach. With a shallow average depth of 1-2 meters, its crystal clear water and white sand makes it a perfect location for a family vacation. The pine forest stretched across the beach allows visitors to enjoy forest bathing. Various beach events are held here such as clam collecting contest, bare-hand trout catching contest, and more. For those who enjoy sports, there is a golf practice range nearby. In spring, the nearby canola field blooms with flowers, creating a picturesque background for visitors to enjoy.
Samcheok Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village (삼척 맹방유채꽃 마을)
15.7Km 2024-03-08
3916-112 Samcheok-ro, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village is where one can enjoy the scenic view of canola flowers, cherry blossoms, and the ocean all in one place. Located in Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok, this village was considered as a sacred land during the Goryeo dynasty. Now, it is a village that attracts a flock of visitors every April with beautiful canola flowers. The village also holds a canola flower festival every year to celebrate the beauty of canola flowers that bloom near the 4.2-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom road.
Samcheok Hwalgi Healing Forest (삼척 활기 치유의 숲)
15.9Km 2025-10-23
651-230 Jungyeong-gil, Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Samcheok Hwalgi Healing Forest is nestled in the deep forest of Hwalgi-ri, Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si. It is a recreational and well-being facility that allows visitors to enjoy relaxation and vitality while being surrounded by the dense forest. It has a visitor center, therapy center, tree house, forest experience center, water therapy center, and therapy trails. It has a minimal number of visitor-convenient facilities to avoid damaging the forest. The magnificent forests here fascinate visitors, including the dense forest full of tall, old trees; a forest with beautiful autumn leaves; a forest with diverse trees; the beautiful white-barked birch forest; colonies of Chinese cork oak; a Mi-insong pine tree forest near Jungyeongmyo Tomb; and the millennium forest in Samcheok where a large pine tree stands.
Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)
16.9Km 2024-04-30
Simgok-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Heonhwa-ro Road is a coastal road that offers beautiful natural scenery all year round. The road gets its name from a Korean myth about an old man picking azaleas from the edge of the coastal cliff at the request of Lady Suro, the wife of Gangneung Governor Sunjonggong.
Deokbongsan Coastal Eco-trail (덕봉산 해안생태탐방로)
18.2Km 2024-08-05
Deoksan-ri, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
The Deokbongsan Coastal Eco-trail allows visitors to see unique rock formations and coastal scenery. The trail features two courses: course A (317m) goes up to the summit of Deokbongsan Mountain, while course B (626m) is a circular course along the coast and base of the mountain. Each course offers its own breathtaking views, with rest areas located throughout.
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