things to do in samcheok-si, gangwon-do, south korea

Jukseoru Pavilion

Jukseoru Pavilion

Jukseoru Pavilion, estimated to have been built around 1266, is one of the eight major attractions of Gwandong District in middle eastern Korea col...

Samcheok Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb

Samcheok Jungyeongmyo Royal Tomb

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...

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village

Deokpung Village is a typical mountain village with bountiful resources and a great potential for development. The village has abundant forest reso...

Samcheok Port Along Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road

Samcheok Port Along Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road

Leave your car behind and enjoy fishing along the seaside path that winds from the entrance of Samcheok Port to Saecheonnyeon Coastal Road.

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Miinpokpo Falls

Miinpokpo Falls, located near Taebaek-si, has various size waterfalls from small to large. There's a sad legend on why the waterfall got its name. ...

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Maengbang Beach

Maengbang Beach is located 7 kilometers from Samcheok and was developed as a tourist attraction. During summer, there are various beach events such...

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Janghohang Port

Janghohang Port is a short distance out of downtown Samcheok. The port is famous for its round beach line and white sand shore and is known as the ...

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Samcheok Fishing Village Folk Museum

Located inside of Haesindang Park, the Samcheok Fishing Village Folk Musuem features Korea's first giant video aquarium, along with exhibitions of ...

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Jeungsan Beach

A small and quiet beach, Jeungsan Beach is located four kilometers away from downtown Samcheok. With an average depth of one to two meters, it attr...

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Gwaneumgul Cave Daei-ri Caverns

Gwaneumgul Cave has a reputation of being a must-explore cave by not only Korean scientists but throughout cave academia around the world. The entr...