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Sokcho showing a coastal town, boating and skyline

Sinheungsa Temple which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Sinheungsa Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious elements

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Sokcho featuring a coastal town and rocky coastline

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Sokcho Beach

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

Sokcho featuring a waterpark, interior views and swimming

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 spend time at 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.

Daepo Port

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

Yeongnangho Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yeongnangho Lake during your travels in Sokcho. Amble around the area's parks, or seek out its hiking trails.

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

Sinheungsa Temple featuring a temple or place of worship, interior views and religious elements

Seorak-dong

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

Daepo-dong

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

Abai Village

Though Abai Village might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cheongcho Lake and Dongmyeong Port.

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