Dutasan Mountain (두타산)

9.2Km 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."

Donghae Port Crab King Festa (동해항 크랩킹 페스타)

9.3Km 2024-04-15

Chuam-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-532-1945

The Donghae Port Crab King Festa takes place annually in April or May near Donghae's major tourist attraction of Chuam Beach. The festival celebrates the fresh crabs and king crab that are harvested near Russia and enter Korea through Donghae Port.

Samcheok Hwalgi Healing Forest (삼척 활기 치유의 숲)

9.9Km 2025-07-11

651-230 Jungyeong-gil, Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Samcheok Hwalgi Healing Forest is nestled in the deep forest of Hwalgi-ri, Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si. It is a recreational and well-being facility that allows visitors to enjoy relaxation and vitality while being surrounded by the dense forest. It has a visitor center, therapy center, tree house, forest experience center, water therapy center, and therapy trails. It has a minimal number of visitor-convenient facilities to avoid damaging the forest. The magnificent forests here fascinate visitors, including the dense forest full of tall, old trees; a forest with beautiful autumn leaves; a forest with diverse trees; the beautiful white-barked birch forest; colonies of Chinese cork oak; a Mi-insong pine tree forest near Jungyeongmyo Tomb; and the millennium forest in Samcheok where a large pine tree stands.

Samcheok Yeonggyeongmyo Royal Tomb (삼척 영경묘)

10.0Km 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).

Chuam Suspension Bridge (추암 출렁다리)

10.0Km 2020-06-01

28, Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2801

Chuam Suspension Bridge is located near Chotdae Rock, famous as a sunrise spot. The 72 meters long suspension bridge is the first suspension bridge that crosses over the ocean in Korea.

Isabu Lion Park & Picture Book Land (이사부사자공원&그림책 나라)

10.1Km 2020-07-17

333, Surobuin-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-4616

Isabu Lion Park & Picture Book Land is a family-friendly theme park that provides the beautiful ocean view of the East Sea up close. The park is open year round, serving as a perfect picnic park from spring to fall, while turning into a snowy fun park with a sledding hill in winter. The park also holds movie nights from time to time.

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)

10.1Km 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)

10.1Km 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.

Jeungsan Beach (증산해변(증산 해수욕장))

10.2Km 2021-07-15

Jeungsan-dong, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3843

A small and quiet beach, Jeungsan Beach is located four kilometers away from downtown Samcheok. With an average depth of one to two meters, it attracts many vacationers in the summer. The beach's close proximity to Chuam Beach allows visitors to take in the view of Chotdaebawi Rock as well as beautiful sunrise. In winter, flock of seagulls flying over the ocean is a sight to see.

Mukho Dojjaebi Festa (묵호 도째비페스타)

10.3Km 2024-07-26

22 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-532-1945

The Mukho Dojjaebi Festa takes place around Mukho Port Passenger Terminal and the beautiful East Sea. During the festival period, admission to Dojjaebigol Sky Valley is discounted at 50% off. Visitors can enjoy a range of tasty local foods, including makgeolli and dried pollack, as well as fun art programs and performances.

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