11.2Km 22039 2020-03-27
584, Mureung-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-534-7661
Samhwasa Temple is located near the entrance of the Mureung Valley of Dutasan Mountain in the City of Donghae, Gangwon Province. The one-thousand year old, small but historical temple falls under the supervision of Woljeongsa Temple. It was originally named “Geukryeondae” when built by monk Jijangyulsa during the eleventh year of Queen Seonseok of the Silla Kingdom (AD 642). In 864 it was renamed Samgongam by the chief monk, and during the reign of King Taejo of the Goryeo dynasty, it changed to the current name, Samhwasa Temple.
The temple houses the main shrine (also called Yaksajeon), Jeokkwangjeon, Beomjonggak pavilion, Geukrakjeon shrine, Birojeon shrine, Chilseongdan shrine, and Muhyanggak pavilion. The temple is also home to national treasures No. 1277 (three story stone pagoda) and No. 1292 (steel sitting Buddha statue).
Samhwasa Temple operates a school teaching Buddhism and offers temple stay programs providing a beautiful, serene experience of temple life.
11.7Km 8011 2024-03-08
3916-112 Samcheok-ro, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village is where one can enjoy the scenic view of canola flowers, cherry blossoms, and the ocean all in one place. Located in Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok, this village was considered as a sacred land during the Goryeo dynasty. Now, it is a village that attracts a flock of visitors every April with beautiful canola flowers. The village also holds a canola flower festival every year to celebrate the beauty of canola flowers that bloom near the 4.2-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom road.
12.2Km 11294 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).
12.4Km 24677 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.
12.6Km 19739 2021-03-26
6285, Donghae-daero, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-0700
Located in Donghae, Benikea Premier Donghae Boyang Hot-spring Convention Hotel opened at the fourth national boyang hot spring in Korea. In addition to the certified healing hot springs water, the hotel offers accommodations, a dining hall, banquet hall, and more amenities. The largest draw to this hotel is the ability to enjoy both a sea water hot spring and a mineral water hot spring. Most rooms face the East Sea, perfect for catching the sunrise. The hotel is just 500 meters from Mangsang Beach, and is connected via a pedestrian overpass.
13.7Km 6116 2024-07-31
228-239 Maengbanghaebyeon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-3011
Maengbanghaebyeon Beach is located 7 kilometers from downtown Samcheok and was developed as a tourist attraction. During summer, there are various beach events such as the Myeongsasimni Race, bare-hand trout catching contest, and more. The area quickly became popular after featuring as a filming site for BTS' Butter album jacket.
14.3Km 0 2024-08-05
Deoksan-ri, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
The Deokbongsan Coastal Eco-trail allows visitors to see unique rock formations and coastal scenery. The trail features two courses: course A (317m) goes up to the summit of Deokbongsan Mountain, while course B (626m) is a circular course along the coast and base of the mountain. Each course offers its own breathtaking views, with rest areas located throughout.
14.6Km 33662 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."
15.0Km 10886 2020-04-02
333-360, Jungyeong-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3721
Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb is the grave of the 5th great-grandfather of King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. The grave as well as memorial monuments were built together with Yeonggyeongmyo, a grave for the 5th great-grandmother 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).
15.7Km 30005 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.