Seorak-dong Travel Guide

Sokcho

Seoraksan National Park, the third highest mountain in South #Korea
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
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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
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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
Night view of Dongmyeong harbor

Dongmyeong Port

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

Dongmyeong Port
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

Things to do

Mt. Seorak

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

฿2,712
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

฿3,030
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

฿2,865
per adult
Mount Seorak and Goseong DMZ Observatory from sokcho
Bukhansan

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

฿15,855
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

฿14,263
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

฿37,569
per adult
2-days Mt Seorak PRIVATE TOUR: Ulsanbawi Hiking & East Sea & Nami
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Top hotels in Seorak-dong

Kensington Hotel Seorak

Kensington Hotel Seorak

4 out of 5
998, Seoraksan-ro Sokcho Gangwon
The price is ฿1,950 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿1,950
฿2,664 total
9 Mar - 10 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! (65 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
Sorak Y Hostel

Sorak Y Hostel

3 out of 5
173 Cheongbong-ro Sokcho Gangwon
The price is ฿1,229 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿1,229
฿1,352 total
8 Mar - 9 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 ...
7/10 Good! (21 reviews)
The property needs to be renovated and the area is too dark during the night.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Sorak Y Hostel
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 ฿1,405 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿1,405
฿1,546 total
11 Mar - 12 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (24 reviews)
Very good place

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Mt Seorak the East Sea and Hot spring
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 ...
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Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort
Ramada Sokcho Hotel

Ramada Sokcho Hotel

4 out of 5
106, Daepohanghuimang-gil Sokcho Gangwon-do
The price is ฿1,691 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿1,691
฿1,860 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Ramada Sokcho Hotel
Le collective Sokcho Central

Le collective Sokcho Central

3.5 out of 5
109 Expo-ro Sokcho Gangwon
The price is ฿1,394 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿1,394
฿1,533 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this residence in Sokcho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Sokcho Expo Tower are located ...
Le collective Sokcho Central
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Other neighbourhoods around Seorak-dong

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Daepo-dong

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

Daepo-dong
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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
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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