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Samcheok Port – Along Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road (삼척항 - 새천년도로변)

Samcheok Port – Along Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road (삼척항 - 새천년도로변)

11.2Km    2014-10-16

Jeongna-dong Samcheok Port– Along Saecheonnyeon Road, Gyo-dong, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-573-4096,+82-33-575-1330

Leave your car behind and enjoy fishing along the seaside path that winds from the entrance of Samcheok Port to Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road.

Jungang Garden (중앙가든)

Jungang Garden (중앙가든)

12.5Km    2021-03-25

19, Hyeonnaesijang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-534-8803

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

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)

Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 영경묘)

15.0Km    2022-09-15

Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3722

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).

Samcheok Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village (삼척 맹방유채꽃 마을)

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. 

Dutasan Mountain (두타산)

Dutasan Mountain (두타산)

16.3Km    2021-04-02

Duta-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3424

Standing at 1,357 meters above sea level, Dutasan Mountain is a major mountain amid the Taebaeksanmaek Mountain Range. It is especially known for Swinumjeong Pavilion, plunge basin, azalea trees, nut pines, and colorful fall foliage.

Cheoneunsa Temple, where Lee Seung-Hyu resided during his exile, is located in the Samcheok region of the mountain. Lee was the author of Jewang Ungi, a historical poem written in the late Goryeo period. The name “Duta” is a Buddhist term that means "retiring from the world to go on a Buddhist retreat."

Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)

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.

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach (맹방해변)

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach (맹방해변)

17.7Km    2024-10-11

228-239 Maengbanghaebyeon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-3011

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach is located 7 kilometers from downtown Samcheok and was developed as a tourist attraction. During summer, there are various beach events such as the Myeongsasimni Race, bare-hand trout catching contest, and more. The area quickly became popular after featuring as a filming site for BTS' Butter album jacket.

Samcheok Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 준경묘)

Samcheok Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 준경묘)

17.7Km    2020-04-02

333-360, Jungyeong-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3721

Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. The grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Yeonggyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandmother 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).