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Sokcho showing skyline, a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Sinheungsa Temple showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture

Sinheungsa Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

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Sokcho showing rugged coastline and a coastal town

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Sokcho Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sokcho Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sokcho. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

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Seorak Waterpia

Make a splash in the hot-spring swimming pools and hot tubs, enjoy the picturesque mountain views and ride into The Maelstrom.

Dongmyeong Port

Explore the waterfront in Sokcho with a trip to Dongmyeong Port. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Sinheungsa Temple

Amid the majestic mountains of Seoraksan National Park sits an ancient Zen Buddhist temple and a monument to a peaceful unification for Korea.

Sokcho Expo Tower

Find out about the history of Sokcho when you take a trip to Sokcho Expo Tower. Wander the seaside and parks in the area.

Gwongeumseong Fortress

Learn about the local history of Sokcho when you spend time at Gwongeumseong Fortress. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Terra Crab Farm

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Terra Crab Farm during your holiday to Nohak-tong. Wander the seaside and parks in the area.

Daepo Port

Explore the waterfront in Sokcho with a trip to Daepo Port. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Seorak Cable Car

You can take time to visit Seorak Cable Car during your travels to Sokcho. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Areas of Sokcho

Daepo-dong

While visiting Daepo-dong, you might make a stop by sights like Daepo Port and Sokcho Beach.

Sinheungsa Temple showing a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and interior views

Seorak-dong

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If you're spending some time in Seorak-dong, Seorak Cable Car and Sinheungsa Temple are top sights worth seeing.

Abai Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Abai Village and surrounding area, you can visit Dongmyeong Port and Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market.

Cheongho-dong

Though Cheongho-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dongmyeong Port and Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market.

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