Seorak-dong Travel Guide

Sokcho

Seoraksan National Park, the third highest mountain in South #Korea
Seoraksan, Inje-gun, South Korea
The monks ever did know where to find the best places
Photo by Buckodoc (page does not exist) (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
In Seoraksan you will often see waterfalls, but you have to keep the eyes open - and some of them you only see when it was recently raining - this is one of those which will disappear some days after the rain
Photo by Buckodoc (page does not exist) (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
A river that flows through Seoraksan.
Photo by Soowhanlee (page does not exist) (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Sinheungsa Temple
The view of Seorak national park from cable car

Seorak Cable Car

4/5(1 review)

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

Seorak Cable Car
Seorak Mt. gwongeumseong fortress which is dyed with red leaves and buddha statue of Sinheungsa temple looking at it. Sokcho Gangwon Province, Korea; Shutterstock ID 743778805; purchase_order: SF 0655

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.

Gwongeumseong Fortress
stone beach of sokcho in republic of korea; Shutterstock ID 1007036608; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:

Sokcho Beach

4/5(1 review)

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.

Sokcho Beach
Sokcho which includes a pool, a water park 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.

Seorak Waterpia
Moon Sculpture Overlooking Daepo Port at Daepo Port Observatory

Daepo Port

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

Daepo Port

Things to do

Mt. Seorak

Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)

฿2,644
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)
Mt. Seorak

Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul

฿2,955
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Missionary Memorial Hall and Goseong DMZ Observatory from sokcho

Mount Seorak and Goseong DMZ Observatory from sokcho

฿2,794
per adult
Mount Seorak and Goseong DMZ Observatory from sokcho
[Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul

[Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul

฿15,460
per adult
[Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul
Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul

Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul

฿13,908
per adult
Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul
2-days: Mt Seorak, East Se

2-days Mt Seorak PRIVATE TOUR: Ulsanbawi Hiking & East Sea & Nami

฿36,633
per adult
2-days Mt Seorak PRIVATE TOUR: Ulsanbawi Hiking & East Sea & Nami
See all activities in Sokcho

Top hotels in Seorak-dong

Kensington Hotel Seorak

Kensington Hotel Seorak

4 out of 5
998, Seoraksan-ro Sokcho Gangwon
The price is ฿1,986 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿1,986
฿2,713 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
Convenient location 5 minute walk to Seoraksan Park entrance. Bus stop to Sokcho right in front of hotel. Warm room and they upgraded to room with two double beds with mountain view, much appreciated. However, room service non-existent. Neither of the 2 hotel restaurants were open for dinner. We ...

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Kensington Hotel Seorak
Mt Seorak the East Sea and Hot spring

Mt Seorak the East Sea and Hot spring

3 out of 5
213, Cheongbong-ro Sokcho Gangwon
The price is ฿1,431 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿1,431
฿1,574 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Chucksan Footbath Park are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (25 reviews)
Very good place

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Mt Seorak the East Sea and Hot spring
Sorak Y Hostel

Sorak Y Hostel

3 out of 5
173 Cheongbong-ro Sokcho Gangwon
The price is ฿1,252 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
฿1,252
฿1,377 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Chucksan Footbath Park are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (22 reviews)
The property needs to be renovated and the area is too dark during the night.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Sorak Y Hostel
Smile Resort

Smile Resort

2.5 out of 5
5-9, Cheongbong-ro 5-gil Sokcho Gangwon
The price is ฿944 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿944
฿1,142 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Sokcho. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Chucksan Footbath ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (115 reviews)
Mrs Kim was an amazing host with a beautiful smile. Rooms were clean and a good value for our budget. We didnt lack anything there. A good continental breakfast got us going in the morning and she helped us with finding places to visit. If we return we know where we are welcomed!

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Smile Resort
Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort

Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort

4 out of 5
266 Jungang-ro Sokcho Gangwon
Stay at this hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Get rates
Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort
Sokcho Mari Vista Hotel

Sokcho Mari Vista Hotel

4 out of 5
4027 Donghae-daero Sokcho Gangwon
The price is ฿992 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿992
฿1,091 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Dongmyeong Port are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (251 reviews)
great property and room and location

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Sokcho Mari Vista Hotel
See all 288 properties in Seorak-dong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Seorak-dong

stone beach of sokcho in republic of korea; Shutterstock ID 1007036608; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:

Daepo-dong

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

Daepo-dong
Default Image

Cheongho-dong

Though Cheongho-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cheongcho Lake and Dongmyeong Port.

Cheongho-dong
Default Image

Abai Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Abai Village and surrounding area, you can visit Cheongcho Lake and Dongmyeong Port.

Abai Village

Seorak-dong Travel Guide