Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을) - Area information - Korea travel information

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을)

17.2Km    2025-01-13

17-18, Punggogan-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-576-0394

Deokpung Village is a typical mountain village with bountiful resources and a great potential for development. The village has abundant forest resources with rare and valuable flora and fauna and is home to a natural recreational forest, mountain goats, and wild ginseng. The major income sources of this village are farm products such as pepper and garlic. You can enjoy fly fishing, hiking and a variety of hands-on experience programs. It also has several places to accommodate tourists.

Uljin Euneo Bridge (울진은어다리)

17.3Km    2023-12-27

178-2, Susan-ri, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Uljin Euneo Bridge is located at the mouth of Namdaecheon Stream, adorned with sculptures inspired by sweetfish on both sides. The area around the bridge is the largest habitat of sweetfish in Korea, and visitors can see sweetfish returning to the river from the sea in September and October. The sight of the school of sweetfish swimming resemble waves of water glistening with sunlgiht. Uljin Euneo Bridge is also famous as a sunrise and sunset spot, and its proximity to Uljin Beach and Mangyangjeong Beach makes it easier to take a look around the whole area. 

Mangyangjeong Beach (망양정해수욕장)

17.9Km    2024-12-10

Mangyangjeong Beach is a relatively shallow and narrow beach with a comparatively higher water temperature among beaches on the east coast of Korea. It has a lush pine forest, perfect for walking, and the surrounding areas tend to be very quiet. There are many tourist attractions around the beach, including Seongnyugul Cave, a Natural Monument; Buryeonggyegok Valley; and coastal roads, making it a popular sightseeing and vacation spot. Nearby sites also include Mangyangjeong Pavilion, one of the Eight Scenic Sites of Gwandong; Expo Park, Freshwater Fish Experience Center, and Sunrise Park, the venue for Uljin’s annual county-wide sunrise event for catching the sunrise over the East Sea.

Mangyangjeong Pavilion (망양정)

17.9Km    2020-02-13

Sanpo-ri, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-789-6923

Mangyangjeong Pavilion is a beautiful wooden architecture located near Mangyang Beach in Sanpo-ri, Uljin. King Sukjong of the Joseon dynasty, upon seeing the paintings of the “Eight Scenic Sights in Eastern Korea,” picked the pavilion as the best one among them; he personally wrote Gwandongjeilru (The Best Pavilion in Eastern Korea) and ordered it to be hung in the pavilion.

While it was originally located in Hyeonjongsan Mountain in Hyeonjong, Mangyangjeong Pavilion was moved to its current spot in 1858 and rebuilt in 1958. The pavilion is situated atop a hill dotted with pine trees, where one can get a clear view of Wangpicheon Stream flowing to the sea. Records are found describing that the area was visited by King Sukjong and other prominent figures in Korean history for the astounding views seen from the pavilion.

Mangyang Beach is shallow and narrow, but it is relatively warm among the beaches on the east coast. With a lush pine forest along the shore, the beach is quiet year-round, making it a pleasant attraction to walk and relax. When the waves are calm, visitors can see Turtle Rock protruding out from the ocean. The beach is a popular destination for summer travelers thanks to the numerous nearby attractions including Seongryugul Cave (Natural Monument No. 155) and Bulyeonggyegok Valley.

Coffee BAANG (커피방)

18.1Km    2024-12-10

Coffee BAANG is located within 1kilometer from Mangyangjeong Beach serving coffee made with beans roasted on-site. The coffee menu features different brews and even decaffeinated coffee, offering a wide range of choices. One can also find large tables for groups. The cafe is also famous for its remarkable view, thanks to the window wall facing the sea, so you customers can refresh their mind with a cup of coffee and the view here. Various castella cakes (original, strawberry, tiramisu, chocolate) are available as an accompaniment to coffee.

Yeonjiri Bada Hoetjip Daege (연지리 바다횟집 대게)

18.1Km    2024-12-10

Yeonjiri Bada Hoetjip Daege located near Uljin Port specializes in snow crab and assorted sliced raw fish. It offers a wide variety of fish, from ridged-eye flounder to sea bream and sea bass, and other seafood such as sea cucumber, pineapple, conch, and scallop. The signature menu of this restaurant is snow crab and snow crab with the sliced raw fish set. The set comes with steamed snow crab and assorted sliced raw fish. Another specialty is cold raw fish soup, which is a cold soup made with finely sliced fish, squid, and sauce. It is often eaten in summer and served in seaside seafood restaurants. Different regions have different takes on this dish, but all feature a sweet-and-sour flavor with plenty of sliced raw fish and vegetables. Keep in mind that prices of sliced raw fish tend to differ according to the season.

Uljin Hyeonjongsan Wind Farm (울진현종산풍력발전소)

19.1Km    2024-02-07

San 174-2 Samsan-ri, Giseong-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

This eco-friendly power plant generates electric energy using wind turbines installed on Hyeonjongsan Mountain, an area previously affected by forest fires. It has also become a favored destination for social media enthusiasts, offering photo opportunities with the ocean, mountainous terrain, and the striking silhouette of a large propeller. The journey to the power plant features picturesque views along the Hyeonjongsan Mountain road. A short walk from the parking area leads to several operational wind turbines. Additionally, the site has various photo zones, including vibrant pinwheels and rainbow-colored blocks, providing an appealing backdrop for photographs.

Bongpyeong Beach (봉평해수욕장)

19.4Km    2021-09-17

1166, Uljinbuk-ro, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-789-6862

Bongpyeong Beach in Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do is a 2 kilometer-long sand beach. The nearby Jukbyeon Breakwater is a famous fishing spot. Visitors can catch halibut, sea perch, rudder fish and more by casting or surf fishing.