It is No. 1 of Sokcho’s Eight Sights. This white lighthouse creates a picturesque view along with the surrounding blue sea. Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory was originally just a lighthouse, but now, it is opened to the public and plays a role of an observatory. Walking up along the wooden deck trail among the bamboo grove leads you to the observatory, which offers an open view of the deep blue East Sea, the Cheongchoho Lake, which is home to migratory birds, and the magnificent scenery of Seoraksan Mountain. Viewed from the high tower, the East Sea unfolds its boundless ocean and sometimes it looks like a calm lake but can become an energetic ocean full of vitality. Built in 1957, Sokcho Lighthouse still lights up for ships at night. The bright light and sound of the beacon, which has been in service since the lighthouse’s establishment, can show the waterway to a boat, which is about 35 km away from the lighthouse. Right next to the observatory, Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion is situated.
information
- Activity Fees Free Of Charge
- Available Facilities Observatory
- Parking Fees Free Of Charge
- Restrooms Available
- Interpretation Services Offered None
- Experience age Open To Visitors Of All Ages
- Experience guide Appreciation Of Scenery
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-633-3406
- Parking facilities Available 10 Spaces
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation Summer Season April October 06 00 20 Br Winter November March 07 18 Exhibition Hall Observatory 09
location
8-28, Yeonggeumjeong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do