Chogok Yonggul Chotdaebawi Trail (초곡 용굴촛대바위길)

16.9Km 2024-08-05

236-20 Chogok-gil, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Chogok Yonggul Chotdaebawi Trail is a walking path that takes visitors to see Yonggul, a coastal cave with a legend of a dragon, and Chotdaebawi Rock, or Candlestick Rock. The path stretches 660 meters, and includes a wooden deck as well as a 56-meter-long suspension bridge.

Daejin Beach (대진 해수욕장)

17.4Km 2025-07-30

46 Daejinhang-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Daejin Beach is located between Eodalhaebyeon Beach and Mangsang Beach. The beach is characterized by shallow waters and gentle waves, making it a popular spot among families with children or beginner surfers. In addition to swimming, the beach is also known for its nearby port, Daejin Port. The port has small boats come and go with their catch and is lined with restaurant that serve fresh seafood. It's also a popular shore fishing site among the locals who enjoy recreational fishing.

Gwaneumgul Cave (Daei-ri Cave Caverns) (관음굴(삼척 대이리 동굴지대))

17.5Km 2021-04-23

557, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3545

Gwaneumgul Cave has a reputation of being a must-explore cave by not only Korean scientists but throughout cave academia around the world. The entrance of the cave is 4.2 meters wide, 3 meters high and 1.6 kilometers deep. The underground water flows from the entrance all the way to end all year long producing approximately 15,000 ㎥ per day. The cave also has 4 waterfalls along the way with the largest being 9 meters high. The cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as straw soda, columns, flowstones, cave corals, aragonite crystals and more. The cave has a total of 24 different types of living organisms, making a desirable cave for academic research.

Yonghwa Beach (용화해변)

19.1Km 2022-08-22

Yonghwa-ri, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3843

Reaching only 1 kilometer in length and located 24 kilometers away from downtown Samcheok-si, Yonghwa Beach offers a serene atmosphere. In addition to Yonghwacheon Stream that runs out through the beach and a lush pine forest to its back, the beach boasts a scenic view with a half-moon shaped shoreline and unique rock formations on both sides. The beach is mostly visited by those looking forward to a quiet vacation by a fishing village and families with children who prefer shallow water.

Hwanseongul Cave (Daei-ri Cave System) (환선굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

19.2Km 2025-06-10

800 Hwanseon-ro, Singi-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Hwanseongul Cave is the largest limestone cave in Asia, formed estimated 530 million years ago. The cafe features fantastic rocks in various shapes, stalagmites, and stalactites. There have been 47 new breeds of animals discovered in Hwanseongul Cave, with four of these being found to only live in this cave. In April 2010, a monorail was installed within the cave to make it more convenient for people to see all the natural habitat.

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

19.3Km 2025-01-07

800, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-541-7600

Daegeumgul Cave is believed to be as old as Hwanseongul and Gwaneumgul Caves located nearby. The entrance to the cave was exposed during an excavation project, and after a long preparatory period, the cave was opened to the public. This newly opened, well-preserved cave is filled with limestone features such as stalactites, and a considerable amount of water flows through the cave, creating waterfalls, both large and small, along with numerous ponds.

Mangsang Beach (망상해변)

19.4Km 2022-12-26

6270-10, Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2800

Mangsang Beach is sought out by many families and tourists for its beautiful white sand, lush pine forest, shallow waters, and location in a neighborhood full of convenient facilities. Mangsang Beach is located 3 kilometers north from Mukho Port and it represents the east coast, along with Okgye and Gyeongpo Beaches.

Donghae Boyang Hot-spring Convention Hotel (동해보양온천컨벤션호텔)

19.6Km 2025-10-23

6285, Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-0700

Donghae Boyang Hot-spring Convention Hotel in Mangsang-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, has the fourth government-designated hot spring in Korea. Facilities include accommodations, restaurants, banquet halls, hot springs with proven therapeutic effects, and others. The hot spring draws from mineral-rich seawater found in natural bedrock and red clay bedrock water found 900 meters underground, which relieve fatigue and provides skincare benefits. The guest rooms feature white wallpaper and white bedding. You can choose regular rooms, ondol rooms (have heated floors without beds), or a combination of both. Guests can enjoy ocean views from affordable standard rooms, a welcome feature for many. Another good thing is the hotel has various additional facilities. The indoor seawater spring pool has a 50-meter swimming lane for adults and a children's pool with a water slide. The mini zoo in the outdoor park features monkeys and white peacocks, making it popular among families with children. The hotel has both Korean and Western-style restaurants, which will satisfy your hunger after you've spent some time in the hot spring. With small banquet halls, a convention hall, and an international conference room, the hotel is also an ideal choice for business meetings of various sizes. Lastly, the hotel is 500 meters from Mangsang Beach, easily accessible via a sky bridge.

Deokangsan Mountain (덕항산)

20.0Km 2021-06-15

Daegi-ri, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-541-9266

Deokangsan Mountain is where Hwanseongul Cave is located, and is part of the Samcheok Daei-ri Cave Area, designated as Natural Monument No. 178. The mountain has unique peaks and has a warm welcoming feeling from the entrance. There are various folklore relics within the mountain, leading to many visitors.

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