Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)

11.2 Km 25868 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)

11.2 Km 21105 2022-08-03

26, Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-539-8825

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))

11.2 Km 12694 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)

11.5 Km 46694 2022-08-31

76, Thema town-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-575-1330

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)

11.9 Km 15588 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)

12.1 Km 31573 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))

12.8 Km 36217 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.

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

13.0 Km 10300 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.

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

13.2 Km 52536 2020-06-16

800, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-541-9266

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.

Mukhohang Port (묵호항)

13.3 Km 31285 2021-03-17

22, Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2271

Situated in Donghae, Mukhohang Port opened in 1941 and used to be the most prolific trading port on the east coast. However, with the steady change in the economy, it has now become a center of fishing. A large wholesale seafood market at the port offers a wide array of freshly caught seafood. From early in the morning, merchants across the country gather at the market to purchase fresh seafood. Dried fish are also available.

Mukho Lighthouse, located atop Dongmunsan Mountain, opened in June 1963 as an unmanned lighthouse guiding ships into Mukhohang Port. The two-story lighthouse is 12 meters tall and is made from cement. The white lighthouse stands out against the blue sea and sky to create a fantastic image. The area surrounding the lighthouse has been turned into a small park. There is a large rock inscribed with a poem about the sea near the park entrance.

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