Daepo-dong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Sokcho Beach

Sokcho Beach

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 water park, a pool and interior views

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
Dongmyeong Port

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
Sinheungsa Temple showing heritage architecture, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

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
Sokcho Expo Tower

Sokcho Expo Tower

Find out about the history of Sokcho when you take a trip to Sokcho Expo Tower. Wander the seaside and parks in the area.

Sokcho Expo Tower
Gwongeumseong Fortress

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

Activities

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

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

AU$146
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami

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

AU$124
per adult
Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)
Mt. Seorak National Park

Hiking Mt Seoraksan National Park

AU$564
per adult
Hiking Mt Seoraksan National Park
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Our pick of the best Daepo-dong Hotel Deals

Ramada Sokcho Hotel

Ramada Sokcho Hotel

4 out of 5
106, Daepohanghuimang-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do
The price is AU$139 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$139
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Hotel is located on the beach front and had a room with ocean view, perfect!!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Ramada Sokcho Hotel
Cassia Sokcho

Cassia Sokcho

5 out of 5
120 Daepohanghuimang-gil, Sokcho
The price is AU$363 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$363
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Dongmyeong Port are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (323 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Cassia Sokcho
Lotte Resort Sokcho

Lotte Resort Sokcho

4 out of 5
186 Daepohang-Gil, Sokcho
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$464 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$464
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Dongmyeong Port ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"A good hotel. Staff are very welcoming and helpful although if you are an English speaker make sure you have a translator on your phone, as hotel geared for Korean guests. Main restaurant needs booking and prepare to queue for breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Lotte Resort Sokcho
Hotel Maremons

Hotel Maremons

4 out of 5
3705, Donghae-daero, Sokcho, Gangwon
Fully refundable
The price is AU$83 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$83
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sokcho. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Dongmyeong Port are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"No bathroom items"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Hotel Maremons
Sokcho Maru Pension

Sokcho Maru Pension

3 out of 5
11 Daepohang-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do
Fully refundable
The price is AU$107 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$107
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pension in Sokcho. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Dongmyeong Port are located nearby.
Sokcho Maru Pension
Sokcho Haeoleumhouse

Sokcho Haeoleumhouse

3 out of 5
39, Haeoreum-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon-do
Fully refundable
The price is AU$66 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$66
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pension in Sokcho. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sokcho Beach and Dongmyeong Port are located ...
"Nice character to room and beautiful view. Comfortable and relaxing. Short distance walking to the beach and far enough away to be peaceful. Second stay here and highly recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Oct. 2023

Sokcho Haeoleumhouse
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Dongmyeong Port and Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market.

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 Dongmyeong Port and Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market.

Abai Village
Sinheungsa Temple showing religious aspects, interior views and a temple or place of worship

Seorak-dong

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Seorak-dong, Seorak Cable Car and Sinheungsa Temple are top sights worth seeing.

Seorak-dong

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