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Seoraksan National Park ©
National Park
Seoraksan National Park , Sokcho
4.7
Listed as a tentative World Heritage Site, Seoraksan National Park shelters rare animal and plant life on an area of 163.6 sq km (63.2 sq mi)
Tours from £267
Ulsanbawi Rock ©
Hiking Trail
Ulsanbawi Rock , Sokcho
4.8
Sokcho Central Market ©
Flea Market
Sokcho Central Market , Sokcho
3.8
Get a taste for the city at Sokcho Central Market. Join the crowd of visitors who come here on a daily basis to try local specialties at affo
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2 days Private Tour : Mt Seorak & Naksansa Temple & Nami Island 'from Seoul'
5.0
Duration: 2 days
• Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul• Can enjoy all of freedom as a private tour for only one group • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from full of knowledgeable driving guide • Visit Nami Island, the most popular tourist spot in Korea • A tour with all admission fees, including sightseeing of mountains, Seoraksan Cable car, Buddhist temple and the beautiful scenery Harbor of East Coast • Visit the Beautiful 1300-year-old historical temple called Naksansa on the east coast of Korea
Book on Viator from £316
Sinheungsa Temple ©
Religious Site
Sinheungsa Temple , Sokcho
3.9
The oldest Zen temple in the world, Sinheungsa Temple serves as a pilgrimage destination for believers from all over the globe, as well as a
Seorak Waterpia ©
Water Park
Seorak Waterpia , Sokcho
3.8

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Sokcho

3.8
National Parks · Landmarks · Hiking Trails
Tourism in Sokcho mostly revolves around the local national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The park and other scenic areas represent the main attractions of Sokcho, where the valley, cliffs, hot springs, and waterfalls inland complement the rugged headlands and beaches of the coast. Culturally speaking, the far northern city includes a village set up to house refugees from North Korea, and many residents here have relatives in the neighboring nation. A trip to Sokcho should also include sampling the local cuisine in one of the numerous restaurants--try the raw or grilled fish, highly regarded on a national level. Use our South Korea sightseeing app to arrange your visit to Sokcho and other destinations in South Korea.

Hidden gems in Sokcho

Sokcho Expo Tower ©
Observation Deck
Sokcho Expo Tower
3.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Yeonggeumjeong ©
Landmark
Yeonggeumjeong
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory
Lighthouse
Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Cheoksan Foot Spa Park
Hot Spring
Cheoksan Foot Spa Park
3.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Sokcho

Naksansa Temple ©
Religious Site
Naksansa Temple
Yangyang-gun
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Woljeongsa Temple ©
Religious Site
Woljeongsa Temple
Pyeongchang-gun
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Gyeongpo Beach ©
Beach
Gyeongpo Beach
Gangneung
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Daegwanryeong Samyang Ranch ©
Ranch
Daegwanryeong Samyang Ranch
Pyeongchang-gun
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Sokcho

Biryong Falls ©
Waterfall
Biryong Falls
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Cheongcho Lake
Water Body
Cheongcho Lake
3.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Geumganggul Cave ©
Cave
Geumganggul Cave
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Yukdam Falls ©
Waterfall
Yukdam Falls
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Sokcho

National Mountain Museum ©
Specialty Museum
National Mountain Museum
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sokcho City Museum & Displaced Civilians Folk Village
History Museum
Sokcho City Museum & Displaced Civilians Folk Village
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Teddy Bear Farm ©
Specialty Museum
Teddy Bear Farm
3.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Seokbong Ceramic Museum
Specialty Museum
Seokbong Ceramic Museum
3.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Sokcho

Gwongeumseong Fortress ©
Historic Site
Gwongeumseong Fortress
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Where to stay in Sokcho

Seoraksan National Park ©
The accommodations of Sokcho are split between the city and the national park. The main urban area lies close to the sea; here, luxury and standard hotels and budget-friendly hostels provide good access to the beaches along the coast, as well as the restaurants and bars of the city center. Inland, you'll find a solid mix of resorts, hotels, and hostels in the national park, particularly close to the hot springs and skiable areas.
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