Mangsang Beach (망상해변)

.0M 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)

299.9M 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.

Daejin Beach (대진 해수욕장)

2.4Km 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.

Eodalhaebyeon Beach (어달해변)

3.5Km 2025-07-18

52-4 Eodal-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Eodalhaebyeon Beach is located 3-kilometer northeast from Donghae City Hall. It is a small charming beach with a 300-meter-long, and 20- to 30-meter-wide shoreline. It is characterized by fine sand, gentle slopes, and shallow water about 1 meter deep. The beach is one of the many beaches that can be seen while driving along the beach road, Ilchul-ro Road, which connects Mukho Port area to Mangsanghaebyeon Beach.

Eodal Port (어달항)

4.3Km 2025-07-18

230 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Eodal Port is a small port that was founded in 1984, and there are currently 70 boats that use the dock. It's a great place to get a take in the view of the coastal village nestled among the mountain foothills and soak up the port city atmosphere. At the port's entrance has signs decorated with fish and fisher, depicting the significance of fishing industry at this port. Recreational fishing is also available at the breakwater or by hopping on a boat.

Dojjaebigol Haerang Observatory (도째비골 해랑전망대)

4.7Km 2025-07-18

Mukhojin-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Dojjaebi is a dialect for dokkaebi, a mythical goblin in Korean folklore. Dojjaebigol Haerang Observatory, a 85-meter pedestian overpass, is designed to take the shape of a club known to be used dokkaebi. The word "haerang" means "the space where the sun, the sea, and you are all together." The entrance to the obsertory overpass is designed to give a sense as if one is warping into the realm of dokkaebi. The bridge floor is built using glass and mesh so that visitors can see the ocean water under their feet.

Dojjaebigol Sky Valley (도째비골스카이밸리)

4.9Km 2025-07-18

2-109, Mukhojin-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Dojjaebigol Sky Valley, located between Mukho Lighthouse and Wolsotaekji, provides a beautiful view of East Sea with various activities. Dojjaebi is a regional dialect of the word dokkaebi (Korean goblin). Opened in 2021, Dojjaebigol Sky Valley offers entertaining facilities such as Sky Walk, Sky Cycle, and Giant Slide as well as Dojjaebi Art House where visitors can buy souvenirs. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views and exciting activities such as 59-meter-high glass-bottom Sky Walk, floating in air with Sky Cycle, and 30-meter-long Giant Slide.

Mukho Lighthouse (묵호 등대)

5.0Km 2022-12-28

300, Haemaji-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-531-3258

Established on June 8, 1963, Mukho Lighthouse serves as a guarding beacon of ships coming and going at Mukho port. Mukho Lighthouse is a 12 meter-tall white circular concrete structure with two floors located at an altitude of 67 m. It is surrounded by a cozy park where forsythias blossom in spring and visitors can overlook the sea. The park is home to the Maritime Fishing Exhibition Hall, where visitors can learn about the history of fishing in the area. The lighthouse and its surrounding area are full of quiet and comfortable spots to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Because of its location, the lighthouse is absolutely crucial to the safety of ships and boats coming into the port. The lighthouse’s large light, installed in October 2003, was developed by Korean scientists and uses a rotating prism lens that can shine beams of light as far as 42 km.

Donghae Nongoldam-gil Street (Deungdae Damhwa Village) (동해 논골담길 (등대 담화마을))

5.1Km 2022-12-26

97, Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2231

Nongoldam-gil Street, formed in 1941, was transformed in 2010 with the "Nongoldam-gil Street" project by the Donghae Culture Center. With the help from the village seniors and local artists, the street became a canvas storytelling the history of Mukhohang Port and the lives of the villagers. There are also many cafes located along the street, perfect for taking a break to enjoy the view.

Pencil Museum (연필뮤지엄)

5.2Km 2025-07-24

183-6 Balhan-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Pencil Museum, located in Donghae, is the first museum in Korea dedicated to pencils and has a collection of over 3,000 pencils from 100 countries worldwide. The exhibition consists of a pencil history corner and a themed exhibition that displays art pencils and character pencils. The museum also has an experience center where visitors can test out different kinds of pencils and a dedicated collection exhibit area. The 4th floor consists of an art shop and a cafe where one can enjoy the view of the East Sea.

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