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

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

11.0Km 2024-04-22

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

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Gangwon Comprehensive Museum (강원종합박물관)

11.1Km 2024-02-16

3016 Gangwonnambu-ro, Singi-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Gangwon Comprehensive Museum boasts a collection of over 20,000 artifacts from various global cultures, encompassing fields like natural history, ceramics, metalwork, folklore, religion, woodwork, and stonework. Its mission is to collect and preserve these artifacts to enhance humanity's understanding of the environment they inhabit. The museum's building draws inspiration from historic East Asian architecture, adding to its cultural richness. Located in an inland area of Samcheok, the museum is about 25 kilometers from KTX Donghae Station, making it a 25-minute car journey away.

Buil Makguksu (부일막국수)

11.1Km 2024-02-16

596 Saecheonnyeondo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
033-572-1277

Buil Makguksu in Samcheok specializes in makguksu (buckwheat noodles), a dish featuring buckwheat noodles topped with cucumber and pickled radish, renowned for its clean and light flavor. Suyuk (boiled pork slices) is a recommended accompaniment to the makguksu, appreciated for its subtle flavor and chewy texture. Due to the restaurant's popularity, guests may experience a wait for their table, especially during peak meal times.

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)

11.2Km 2022-12-26

Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2801

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do is one of Korea’s most famous tourist attractions. The beautifully formed rock towers high into the sky and resembles a candlestick, from which it gets its name. Chotdaebawi Rock and the nearby rock formations seem to change the shape they resemble along with the waves that crash against the rocks. The view of the sunrise from behind Chotdaebawi Rock is so popular that it attracts photographers and tourists nationwide.

* The Legend of Chotdaebawi Rock
Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in Chuam who had a concubine. His wife was jealous of the second wife and the conflict between the two women continually escalated. One day, god became enraged over their continual quarreling and threw lighting down from heaven, striking both women dead. The newly-made widower missed his wives so much that he remained frozen in his loneliness and eventually turned into a rock, which is now called Chotdaebawi Rock.

Chuam Beach (추암해변)

11.2Km 2025-01-16

26 Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Chuam Beach is a white sandy beach with various unique rock formations. Even though the beach itself is small, there are plenty of things to see like beautiful sunsets, a suspension bridge over the ocean, and the famous Chotdaebawi Rock. The suspension bridge is a perfect photo spot with the East Sea in the backdrop. There is also Haeamjeong Pavilion, first built in 1361 and renovated in 1790. Chuam Sculpture Park at the end of the suspension bridge is also worth a visit.

Haegasa Site (Surobuin Park) (해가사의 터(수로부인공원))

11.2Km 2021-07-22

401, Surobuin-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3721

Haegasa is a site named after the tale of 'Haega' in "The Heritage of the Three States." While the original Haegasa is assumed to be on Wausan Mountain at the northern end of Samcheok Beach, it has been restored on Jeungsandong Beach against the backdrop of beautiful scenery. Located near Haegasa are Chuam Beach and Surobuin Park, which hosues a dragon ball, upon which people make their wishes.

Samcheok Beach (삼척해변)

11.5Km 2025-01-16

76 Thema town-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Samcheok Beach is easily accessible and has a vast white sandy beach that is 1.2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. Thanks to its pine tree forest, clean white sand, shallow waters, and convenient amenities, over 500,000 vacationers visit the beach every year. Entertaining events such as a barehanded flounder fishing contest also take place here.

Sanya (산야)

11.9Km 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.

Jageunhujinhaebyeon Beach (작은후진해수욕장)

12.1Km 2024-03-19

467 Saecheonnyeondo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Jageunhujinhaebyeon Beach, situated adjacent to Samcheokhaebyeon Beach, provides a serene and picturesque setting. Its proximity to Samcheok Port allows visitors easy access to fresh hoe (sliced raw fish). Additionally, the Hujin Breakwater, located right beside the beach, is an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is also well-equipped with a network of bicycle paths and decked trails, offering various recreational opportunities for visitors.

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

12.8Km 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.

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