Great place to have a wander. A fantastic display of fish, shellfish and crabs. Lots of lovely seafood restaurants around the market to have lunch or dinner. The people working in the market are very friendly and welcoming 🙂

Great fish and seafood! Also all the market staff was super friendly and chatty which was really nice. No options for vegans and vegetarians

Walked the market selling street food. Plenty of choices and i tried their cake (white color) which is tasty. Bought their teokkboki, it was a bit spicy and less chewy compared to what i have tasted before. Headed to the basement for seafood - bought snow crab at stall 153 and had them cooked for me. Its 29k won per kg and additional 10k won charge for cooking. The crab meat was sweet and the owner was friendly. The fried rice was the bomb - the best i have tasted.

A nice market to visit in Sokcho. Good number of shops around. We tried some local specialties here which were nice. We visited on a weekend so it was crowded

It had been a long time since I visited a traditional market in Korea, especially in this charming seaside town. The market was brimming with life—tanks filled with all kinds of fish, still swimming and waiting to be sold. Stalls offered a vibrant array of fermented and marinated side dishes, perfect companions for steamed rice. There were also colorful rice cakes, crispy seafood tempuras, fresh fruits, and snacks of every variety. It felt like a feast for the senses, with every corner offering something new to discover. For lunch, we couldn’t resist the allure of a grilled seafood restaurant. The freshness of the catch, combined with the rich flavors of the grill, made for an unforgettable meal. Traditional markets like these are more than just places to shop—they’re a window into the heart of local culture. The variety and freshness of the food, the lively atmosphere, and the friendly banter of the vendors all contribute to an experience that’s as rich and fulfilling as the food itself. It’s a reminder of the importance of preserving these spaces, where tradition and community come together so beautifully.

The market is pretty big but you’ll notice only a few vendors are really busy. Definitely try the seafood vendors they’re really good and you can watch them cook in front of you. What I thought was weird is we went to one place and wanted something and they said it was sold out even though it was on display, and they said everything on display is actually fake. Crazy huh!

Love the market. Plenty of fresh or dried seafood. They also sell cookies and cakes which you can bought as souvenir. Plenty of stalls selling deep fried prawn, cuttlefish, hotteok, twist doughnuts - to name a few. Will definitely come again.

Pavilion located by the sea. It’s so lovely! Quiet, not crowded, nice views! I enjoyed the visit. The bottom pavilion was sadly closed for maintenance, I think from March to July this year. I was surprised as I didn’t see it online but do check! Still worth a visit as the top pavilion is accessible (where I managed to have some really good views)! It’s not crowded so the small pavilion manages to fit all the groups here. Some nice locals moved over to the sides once they were done with photos, so we could have a nice photo spot~

I had the opportunity to visit Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion during winter season, when the temperature was below zero. It’s an incredibly beautiful spot, especially for watching the sunrise early in the morning. 🌅 The atmosphere was peaceful with a refreshing breeze, though it was so cold that my hands went numb. 🥶🥶 The area was clean, and traveling there was very convenient, which made the whole experience truly memorable. ❤️

Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion is a beautiful seaside spot in Sokcho, perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze and stunning sunrise views. Perched on the coastline, the pavilion offers a peaceful atmosphere with the soothing sound of waves crashing against the rocks. The pavilion itself has a traditional Korean architectural style, adding to its charm. A short walk along the bridge leading to the pavilion makes the experience even more enjoyable, especially in the early morning when the sky changes colors with the rising sun. It’s an easily accessible spot near Sokcho Harbor, making it a nice addition to any Sokcho itinerary. While it’s not a large attraction, it’s a great place to relax, take photos, and appreciate the natural beauty of the East Sea. Overall, Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion is a must-visit for early risers and those looking for a peaceful scenic stop in Sokcho.

Luckily, we went here during autumn. And it was not hot. Just bear in mind to bring your sunglasses. This place is clean and not many people went here during that time. Really nice view from the pavilion. I saw many stalls and shops selling food, but I did not have enough time to try any food here. Maybe I need to come back here again and spend my time walking on the street and buy food.

Place to see sun rise...very simple but beautiful ocean view. Spend 10-15 minutes- took few photos and left.

This is one of my favorite places in sokcho so far. Beautiful panoramic views of the sea beach and the place has an aesthetic touch to it. Very calm and full of solitude vibes. If you want to spend some lonely time or if you want to come with your lover, in both ways you will be satisfied! No entrance fee

For me, it was probably the best place in the Korea. It can't be described, you have to go there and feel it for yourself

Traditional market with fresh sea food

Clean and lots of seafood. They got the basement area full of sea food restaurants that I found on my second to last day. Wish they had more alternatives to sea food like fried chicken etc..

It’s a huge place with many food options.

The parking space is very small, especially, we have to wait lots of time to park the care at weekend or holiday. but the fee is very reasonable. If buying any good and food at the market over 10,000 KRW, you would be having a 30 minute coupon. but the coupon can not be used more than two sheets at one time. the mean is we have to pay cash from over one hour even though we have a coupon. For the easy parking to enjoy Central market, let me suggest you to use City hall or nearby city hall parking area because they are closed from central market, about less 10 minutes by walking and additionally it is free.

Good location and parking lot that can accommodate many cars. However, the price is high and the coupon is only discounted for 1 hour. You have no other options.

If you visit the market you can getcoupojs from visiting stores and buy at least 1000 won worth of items

Nice place, fair prices, parking is okay in the city parking lot. Lots of stores, lots of different things.

Perfect for the night sightseeing in sokcho❤️. You can also find different restaurants with great options around the area

If you're in Sokcho you should visit this place; it offers a nice view of the surroundings for only 2,500 won entrance. Unfortunately you can't buy any drinks or food for now. The park near the tower is great for slow walks and relaxation.

It's quite worth to have a short stay here. We came here for the night view, but the time a bit early, so we also have some wall and rest at the park down the tower. The view of morning and night of the tower are different. So after became dark, we bought tickets and go up to see sokcho night view. It's very quiet when we there so we able took a lot of photos at upstairs and there's not so many people. After see the night view, we came down again for it's night time colored tower.

It’s a beautiful 15 floor tower. The entrance is 2500 won. You can have a great view of the whole city. There is a caffe on top of it.

Tower in Sokcho, you can buy a ticket, take an elevator and enjoy the view on Sokcho. However, I think the view from bridge is better since you can see Seoraksan mountains.

Amazing view, it's a cheap entry ticket you can observe the river and the mountains and drink coffee at the coffee shop! Definitely a must go when you visit sokcho!

The entrance fee to the tower was 2500 won! The view was good! I think it was expensive somehow😆

Depending on what you wanna experience, you can buy ticket for the eye and the ANGELUS separately or a combined ticket for slightly better price. We got on pretty fast as most of the people visiting around the bay were enjoying the beach. The ride was longer than we expected. At some moments, we thought the eye stopped how slow we were going. It's a shame the audio and light system in the cabin wasn't working. It was a small hiccup, we just dismissed it and enjoyed the view instead.

A gently moving ferris wheel offers nice views of the ocean, an island, Sokcho beach, and Sokcho city. The price per adult is 12,000 KRW (approximately $10). Air-conditioned capsules.

A nice ride. A little short perhaps and the windows need a polish, however it is a great view on a nice day

Comparable with London eye, Singapore flyer, Dubai eye(I couldn't ride only this) 10~15 usd per person. Good ocean view from it.

This offered nice views of the city, parts of the beach front and the ocean. There is a caffe as part of the experience.

Nice. No waiting time. It took about 15 mins for doing a circle. Name after London eye. Brand new. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice view from inside of the coach. Love it.

It costs 12,000 won for an adult fare. The Ferris wheel moves slowly so you have plenty of time to take in the beautiful views of Sokcho. We waited in line for about 10 minutes. It also lights up at night making for a cool photo op. I would recommend checking it out if you are visiting Sokcho !

I was puzzled why all the chicken has already packed into boxes. When ordering, mentioned in the menu. It's good to eat when cool down. Must be special and give it a try. Oh no, worst fried chicken in Korea. Totally agreed those negative reviews.

Chicken was better than expected! I still prefer hot ones in restaurants but this was pretty good. Nice marinade and the chicken was still crisp and tender even when cold. Worth a try! Box was huge though. Would be better if they had half size!

I think it was alright but not worth coming all the way from Seoul just to eat here. When I was there, the market was packed, but the service was quick. Every thing was already packed in boxes and there is only one size, one item, so you just pay and go. There are no places to eat around and the box is large so you will have to find a place to sit down and eat. They also recommend to eat them when cooled, so I think it's something you supposed to take back home to eat. But afterwards when I ate it later at night it was already sticky and soggy, I think I liked it better when I was still a big warm and crispy. Sauce was okay, not too overly savory or sweet, but not a surprising kick to it either. I still think fried chicken served hot and fresh is still better. The portion is large, and there is only one portion, you will need atleast 2-3 people to finish it. Probably should just get one with your friends and enjoy it over beer or something. But yea, nothing overly special that you will have to get out of your way to try. Price was high as well.

I had my doubts because usually chicken like this that is boneless is all batter and no chicken. But I was extremely pleased that it's very lightly breaded and has huge chunks of chicken. Was tasty and good even cold. I don't even like fried food. But would get this again.

I don’t know why this food english name is “sour chicken” anyways if you like chicken, you should taste this! Actually i also didnt expect alot cus in Korea has lots of nice taste chickens but here is different especially after day! When you bought should left some, then if u taste on next day its really more tasty! Some of shop who dosent use fresh chicken for fried.. you cant feel that day but if you left some then taste after day you can feel some fishy smell But here is totally not anf worth to wait if there is not much line.. please endure!

This is thw iconic market in sokcho which many delicious food sell there, especially the famous chicken. The chicken so delicious, soft and tender. It also freshly made

Must have food to eat in Sokcho tourism fish market. Warning, portion is big. Each portion is meant for more than 2 people.

Great place for enjoy an ear shells (3) and other varieties of shells with some of sea products. You never forget the great taste from the soup in the hot pot. The soup will be salty sometimes. Or you have to remind them not to make to strong or salty. Good for family. But you have to wait to enjoy the food, sometimes more than an hour.

It's a healing place whenever. It's pricey but worth it. If you'd like to enjoy swimming It's the best spot on the summer days.

It was a good experience and a lot of healthy seafood in a bowl. Good food and good service.

Good taste and services. Can enjoy abalone and various shellfishs.

SO F**KING DELICIOUS!

Nice fresh abalone

(Translated by Google) When I first visited after the move, I was disappointed because the taste had changed a bit. I visited again this time and the old taste came back~^^ The price is a bit expensive, but the soup is really refreshing. I ate it when it was 20,000 won, but now it's 22,000 won...ㅜㅜ It seems like there is no choice as prices are rising these days. It's still delicious, so try it even if it's expensive~ It's especially great for hangovers~~ In the past, they kept refilling the salted fish. Now just one episode...ㅜㅜ It's delicious to eat herring roe seaweed with rice~~ The amount is quite large. I feel really full after eating~^^ I enjoyed it because I felt like I had found my old taste again. (Original) 이전후 처음 방문했을때 맛이 조금 변해서 실망했다가 이번에 다시 방문했는데 예전맛이 돌아왔더라구요~^^ 가격은 좀 비싸지만 국물이 정말 개운해요. 2만원일때 먹었는데 이젠 2만2천원...ㅜㅜ 요즘 물가가 다오르니 어쩔수 없는듯 그래도 맛있으니 비싸도 드셔보세요~ 특히 해장으론 최고일듯~~ 젓갈도 예전엔 계속 리필해줬는데 이젠 1회만...ㅜㅜ 청어알젓 김에 밥이랑 먹으면 맛나요~~ 양이 제법된답니다. 먹다보면 배가 엄청 불러요~^^ 다시 예전 맛을 찾은것 같아 맛있게 잘먹었습니다.

Pretty sure I laughed and cried multiple times throughout this meal by how good it was. I might roll out of the place with how much food they give you. Yea the price is a little hefty, but for what you get, honestly worth it.

Pretty expensive and nothing special!!

Aunty very attentive and helpful. Crabs were amazing. Portions super huge!

(Translated by Google) I ordered a king crab here and enjoyed it as a course meal. All of the side dishes were plentiful, and I enjoyed everything from the crab shell fried rice to the king crab ramen. I felt it was worth the money. Recommended. (Original) 이곳에서 킹크랩 1마리를 주문해서 코스 요리로 잘 먹었습니다. 밑반찬들도 모두 푸짐하고 게딱지 볶음밥에 킹크랩 라면까지 너무 잘 먹었습니다. 돈 값어치를 한다는 생각이 들었네요. 추천합니다.

(Translated by Google) The lady here is very kind. I went with my foreign friends and they provided great service and we had a great meal. (Original) 여기 사모님이 매우 친절해요. 외국 친구들과 갔는데 서비스도 많이 주시고 너무 잘먹었어요.

(Translated by Google) The owner here is really strange...he doesn't let me eat snow crab. Side dishes are served before the crab is served. Squid sundae, potato rice cake assortment, raw fish, raw fish, salted fish, shrimp, steamed flounder, corn cheese, fried snow crab, maesaeng transfer, mushroom sweet and sour pork, conch? at? Surprisingly, if you order a set menu, you get a side dish as a side dish. I give you all these configurations;;;; Do you call it sukidashi?? I'm embarrassed because it's my first time giving this much money. Snow crab ramen and snow crab fried rice included in the set menu... This is my first time leaving snow crab behind... The composition is really the best. They say it was aired on Delicious Guys, so if you go to Dongmyeong Port, be sure to go there. The price is highly recommended. It is 70,000-80,000 won per kg when it is cheap, and 150,000 won when it is expensive. This is a restaurant I visit every year when I go to Sokcho. (Original) 여기 사장님 진짜 이상해요...대게를 못 먹게 해요 대게가 나오기 전에 밑반찬이 나오는데요 오징어순대 감자떡 모둠 회 물회 씨앗젓갈 새우 가자미찜 콘치즈 대게튀김 매생이전 버섯탕수육 소라? 골뱅이? 놀랍게도,,, 세트메뉴를 시키면 밑 반찬으로 이 모든 구성을 다 줍니다;;;; 스끼다시라고 하나요?? 이렇게 많이 주는데는 처음이라 당황스럽고 세트메뉴에 포함된 대게라면과 대게볶음밥까지... 대게를 남긴 적은 처음이에요... 구성이 너무 최고입니다.맛있는녀석들에도 방영되었다고 하는데 동명항에 가시면 꼭 한번 가보세요 ㅎㅎ 강추 가격은 싯가인데 저렴할때는kg당 7-8만 비쌀 때는 15만원 입니다 ㅎㅎ 저는 매년 속초가면 방문하는 맛집이이요 ㅎㅎ

(Translated by Google) There are many crab and raw fish restaurants near Dongmyeong Port, and I ate crab at one of them, Daege Village. Since the price of crab is not cheap, I went to Daege Village after choosing where to go. I ate breakfast and lunch as snacks, so I went to eat crab around 4 PM. Since it was not meal time, the store was quiet. There was no parking lot in front of the store, so I parked near the beach and went. There was a villa in front of Daege Village, so the sea was blocking it, but when I went up to the second floor, I could see the sea view on one side. There were 8 people, including a baby, and we ordered two large crabs for two tables, but as expected, the price was shocking... Shrimp, green onion pancake, raw fish sashimi, raw fish soup, and abalone sundae came out as sashimi, and scallops were served as a service. The crab was well-cooked and came out after about 20 minutes, but the food was all delicious. They gave me a pot and noodles for ramen, so I cooked them myself, but the sauce was weak, so it was a bit bland. After eating all the crabs, they mix rice with the crab intestines, which is delicious. I can't eat there often because of the price, but it's worth coming here once. However, I think it would be better to eat at a place with a view of the ocean. (Original) 동명항에서 가까운 거리에 대게, 횟집이 몰려있는데 그중 한곳인 대게마을에서 대게를 먹었습니다. 대게가격이 싸지 싸지않기에 어디를갈지 고르고 고르다보니 대게마을까지 가게 되었네요. 아침과 점심을 어중간하게 간식처럼 먹다보니 대게를 오후 4시쯤 먹으러 갔습니다. 식시시간이 아니다보니 가게가 한산했네요. 가게앞에는 주차장이 없어 바닷가 근처에 주차를하고 갔습니다. 대게마을 앞으로 빌라가 있다보니 바다가 막고있었는데 그래도 2층으로 올라가니 한쪽으로 바다뷰가 나오네요. 아기까지 8명이가서 두테이블에 큰 대게 두마리를 주문했는데, 역시나 가격이 후덜덜...새우, 파전, 활어회, 물회, 아바이순대가 스끼다시로 나오고, 가리비를 서비스로 주시고, 대게는 잘 쌂아서 20분정도 후에 나왔는데 음식은 다 맛있었습니다. 라면은 냄비와 면을 주셔서 직접 끓여먹었는데 소스가 약한지 약간 밋밋한 맛. 대게를 다 먹은후 내장에 밥을 비벼주시는데 고소하네요.가격때문에 자주는 못먹지만 한번 먹으러 올만합니다. 다만 바다뷰 보이는곳에서 먹는게 더 분위기 좋을거 같네요

McDonald's is here. You can enjoy the most famous and the fastest food.

This McDonald's just got remodeled over the winter, so everything is nice and new. After the remodel, they added touchscreens for ordering (available in both Korean and English) and you can even pay by card and make modifications to your meal. It's all very convenient. Wifi, outdoor seating, parking all available. Plus, you can order online and have your food delivered from this McDonald's. However, the wait time for online delivery is a minimum of 2 hours, so if you want to order online, your better off just ordering in advance of when you want your food (you can order days in advance if you really want to). Overall, it's a nice, clean McDonalds, but the service could be a little faster.

clean location, fast and friendly staff!

Fairly standard McDonald's experience with a drive-thru, touchscreen ordering inside, and longer than normal wait times.

Clean and cozy McD as usual.

A classic McDonald's restaurant...everywhere we go we like to sample local varieties of burgers...specially the shrimp burger...quick service and nice facilities ENJOY !!!

Nice McDonald's. Touch screen ordering and fast service. There is a drive thru at this location.