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

Easy to spot an empty lot. Very close to the market.

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😆

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 !

Landmark of this town and it is air conditioned!!

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.

We visited Seoraksan National Park while on our annual trip to Korea to visit my wife’s family. We drove to the park and found parking easy. It was a very pleasant way to spend a day enjoying the beauty of the mountains and the history.

Had an amazing day hiking in Seoraksan! I did Towangseong Falls Observatory, Ulsanbawi Rock, and Geumganggul Cave — honestly one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. The autumn colors were just incredible, and the trails were super well-marked. Totally worth the effort! 🍂🏞️

Very nice place to visit and generally easy to navigate. That being said, if you are Seoul based it does take a very long time to go back and forth. You will likely spend 6 hours back and forth for a two hour visit. Unless of course you choose to take the scenic route instead of the cable car. In that case the walk will definitely be 3 hours trekking and including stops more. Definitely worth a visit though if for nothing else just for the fantastic views.

Wonderful hike. Dinosaur Ridge is really worth visiting. It's quite a long day hike, but so worth it.

Outstanding, beware huge queues of traffic trying to get in. We caught bus and got off and walked last mile. Passed bus after spending 20 minutes in visitors centre.

Beautiful national park and mountain with natural trails spanning several km. Between the statues, temple, streams, and other landmarks, there is much to explore for hours. I would visit again any day.

Excellent experience. We went with a tour group which made the experience easier, but didn't give enough time to experience all the trails.

Famous temple here! I didn’t realize but it’s actually located at the bottom of the mountain (you don’t have to take the cable car up to reach the temple). It’s nice as you can see mountain view from temple grounds. It’s also my first time seeing a temple blanketed with snow. What a nice view! It was a nice walk around :) Free entry, and the grounds a really quiet and serene. Not crowded too

Along with the mountain track, this is the ultimate place to visit and get some spiritual vibe. Typical 17C style of Korean Architecture but the environment is surprisingly cozy and inspiring.

This a Beautiful temple next to the mountains. There are several buildings on the site and you should take time to visit all of them. It is definitely worth stopping by on your way to Ulsanbawi rock. If you are there at 10AM, you will have the chance to see a monk singing while praying.

The biggest temple in the national park and one that has quite a long history related to Seoraksan. It's also on the pathway to the most popular trek (to the exposed granite tops) so its worth a stop here.

Absolutely stunning !!!! We we on a cruise around Japan, which had one detour stop in South Korea. We had great weather to explore this incredible national park. It is breathtakingly beautiful. Take the cable car up to a great vantahpoint from which you can get an arial view of the national gem. You can also pay your respects at the base of an enormous Buddha and visit an ancient temple. There are lots if hiked into the mountains, but we only had a couple of hours to explore. You could spend a few days in this park. We only got to scratch the surface of what it had to offer. The gardens are spectacular and beautifully maintained. This was a great way to spend what little time we had to explore a patch of South Korea.

Very nice and peaceful temple. I'm not a religious but it was calming to watch and listen to the morning mass

One of the most beautiful temples in Korea. You could enjoy the essence of the Buddhism there.

It's an easy out and back hike to view this huge piece of rock. Worth to do it on a separate day as Ulsanbawi Rock hike as it's in the opposite direction but possible to do this and Ulsanbawi in a single day.

Visited on 27 Oct 2024. The foliage are peaking. The colors get more intense at the higher elevation. Last 600 before reaching Buseondae is rocky. Might get quite slippery if it rains.

If You Visit One Place in Korea: Biseondae If I were to recommend just one spot on the Korean mainland, it would be Biseondae. This is a place that welcomes everyone—young or old, local or foreign—offering a relatively easy and accessible hike that leaves no room for excuses. 1. A Place That Never Disappoints I’ve visited Biseondae countless times, and not once has it let me down. It’s a place that adapts to your emotions and elevates them in ways you can’t quite explain: In happiness, it doubles your joy. In sorrow, it gently cradles your heart. In snow, it transforms into a breathtaking winter wonderland. In rain, it feels as though you and the mountain become one, an almost magical connection. 2. A Place for Love and Reflection Biseondae is not just a destination; it’s an experience meant to be shared with someone you cherish. It’s the kind of place that solidifies the reasons you’re with the one you love. And if life leads you to part ways with that person, it’s also the place that will help you find the reason why. It’s a space for reflection, healing, and rediscovering what truly matters. 3. Beyond Words Biseondae isn’t just beautiful; it’s a place that words fail to capture. It doesn’t need grand descriptions or convincing arguments. It simply is. *** Just Come. Drop everything. Let go of your worries. And just come. Some places aren’t meant to be explained—they’re meant to be experienced. Biseondae is one of those places.

Biseondae Rock is a large rock located in the Cheonbuldong Valley of Seoraksan Mountain. The rock blended with a giant surrounding rocky wall creates a mysterious atmosphere. When it rains, water flows down through the rock and forms a small waterfall. The stream of water winding around the rock is considered the magnificent view, which is similar to that of the Manpokdong Valley in Geumgangsan Mountain. When the season changes, its landscape boasts different scenery: full-blown flowers in spring, green and refreshing trees in summer, colorful autumnal leaves in autumn, and white snowy view in winter. Due to such a mysterious landscape, Biseondae Rock bears a legend in which Taoist hermit called Magoseon enjoyed scenery of this place and ascended to heaven. The name of Biseondae, meaning the rock (dae) where a Taoist hermit (seon) flew up (bi) to the sky, originates from this legend. Nice, flat walk. We wanted to continue to Oryeon Waterfall, but it was closed, so at least we went up to the cave. There is a sign, its closed from 9 to 14, but we saw people even at 15 and it seems its not an issue. There was a monk in the cave (he must be incredibly fit). The way up to the cave is steep, from stones or stairs, nothing for a person who is afraid of heights. But the view is totally worth it, it was amazing. Conditions: Rocky, Great!

I recommend visiting the cave at the top as the views are absolutely beautiful and very peaceful. Even though the trail is well built it can be quite steep with lots of steps... the ending part can be challenging for those with fear of heights. Going up and coming down took me about 40mins of intense cardio. P.s.- did not seem like a major trail given I only saw two people on its entire durations. Be sure to take precautions, specially while coming down when stepping on semi-loose rocks

Gorgeous path up the waterfall. I went during fall so the weather was really nice and cool. You barely sweat. Entry from the sokcho side of seoraksan. Entry is 3500 Korean won.

A very easy trail to the Biseondae peak. I believe that the view is great on a sunny day because it was raining when I was there. But place is worth to visit if your fitness is not enough for other challenging trails

After a long, beautiful hike at the Seoraksan National Park this was a delicious treat for our feet! It's a small, basic place, clean and for 1000 Won you pay for the towel to dry your feet and a little mat to keep your bum dry as you sit and soak your feet. After paying, you take off your shoes and clean your feet at the rinsing station only then go find yourself a nice spot to sit. If you enjoy boiling your feet like I do, sit near the source where hot water enters the pool! Test and see what you prefer. The locals are friendly and we even had a great laugh at my red feet. They gestured that we walk the cold stream lined with pebbles after, to get the max out of this experience. Again lots of laughter as I struggled to keep my back straight and "relax" as I walked barefoot on these pebbles. Our feet felt SOOOOOO good after this!!! Really recommend this experience especially because it's local, small and friendly.

This is one of the best spent 1000 won ever. A simple pleasure but oh so pleasant. A small seating mat and towel. Today was the first open day of the year and it was snowing. Thew cafe is not yet operating. To soak one's feet in 40c water under a tent while snow is falling is luxurious. Highly recommend.

It's a great place to relax your feet and enjoy time. For 1,000 won, you can rent a towel and seat.

Only 1000 WON to get a towel and a sitting mat. Enjoy the hot 41 degrees C water and a pebble walking path for acupoint massage

Free public foot bath near a hiking course. We stayed about 45 minutes after a hike and enjoyed relaxing our feet in the hot water.

A memorable experience that your feet will thank you for. This feet footpath is a great way to relax after a day of adventures, a long hike or even if you are in need of some r&r. Remember to bring a towel but if you don’t they do have some available for 1000 won. There are several pools for you to soak in that range from hot to cold and even a rock pool to stroll through. Your feet will be silky smooth and revitalized from the nourishing water!

Free! If you want to get tower and seat you need to pay 1,000won

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

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 🙂

A lot of food! Absolutely recommended when you visit to sokcho! There is an actual fish market below to buy fresh seafood. The menus are not really English translated. A lot of sweets choices too.

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

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.

It’s a small bus terminal but convenient! I too a bus to and from seoul here. You can get the tickets on Klook! Do arrive early as buses leave on time!

convenient located near sokcho beach with locker and tourist information booth. if looking for car rental.. SK car rental is a short walk away.

Nice enough, pretty small seating area, no obvious boards to show departures in front of the seats. Has toilets and places for food nearby.

Very small bus terminal...not many stores for cafe and snacks compare to other terminals. Good thing about it was it is easy to find your ways your bus departure gate...one gate. 😆

Always well equipped. Service is great. So easy to travel by bus.

Small and compact, you can't get lost

Great location for getting around.

Very nice beach to visit, clean and white sand, strong wind even in the summer. A day from Seoul is not enough since it takes 2 and half hours, recommend 2 days to discover the night time of Sokcho City.

Good to stop by and take a stroll from Lotte resort Sokcho. There are some places to stroll with the ocean view, such as “외옹치바다향기로” (Oeongchi Bada Hyangiro Trail, address : 43 Yeonggeumjeong-ro, Dongmyeong-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea), and “영금정” (Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion, address : 43 Yeonggeumjeong-ro, Dongmyeong-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea)

Beautiful scenery. In the summertime it's really busy. Fireworks (but security limits them), night market food stalls, carnival games, and lots of photo ops. Daytime it's packed with families and night time you're not allowed in the water but it's bustling with people out for an evening stroll. Worth visiting in the summertime for day time and night time experiences. They gave public washrooms (really clean), and air or water pumps to clean your shoes or feet once you're out of the sand. Safe, kid friendly, and lots to do/see here.

Beautiful beach facing the East Sea! They decorated the pier with colorful lights at night and painted it with fish and crabs. It has fine white sand and close to hotels and restaurants. Don't miss out walking at night or riding the ferris wheel. Also try to wake up early and head over here to watch the sunrise.

Clean sandy beach, with life guards present. Some parts where they don't allow you to swim. However, even on a busy day, i found enough space to swim

I am Caribbean, so very few beaches impress me. The water is not blue but it was iced cold, the sand was like sandpaper (wear sandals ) there are a few areas that are picture worth, plenty of street food, and available parking (we visited during the week days) i liked that it wasn't trashed.

Nice sandy beach with many sightseeing opportunities. Try the sokcho eye for a great view!

The potato noodle soup was great. This is the most well-known place in Sokcho. The potato noodle is like knocchi except it's more chewy and comes with soup. If you want authentic potaoto noodle soup, this is the place. Their confidence show in the fact that they serve only one dish: potato noodle soup. You just tell them how many you want and the hot soup is delivered with minutes. Be sure to get there before the lunch crowd as the line can get very long.

Way above expectations. My fav food in Sokcho. And very healthy.

Stumbled on this place, and decided to give it a go. basically it's a savory stew with potato dough bits. It was nice. Not sure if its completely vegan but didn't see any meats in there, but it was still good.

If you like to find authentic Korean Gnocci, this is the right place to go.

Ongsimi is delicious. I visit every time when visit Sokcho.

Good always

Best local food in Sokcho!!!

It was too crowded, especially during lunchtime on weekends. When I left around 1 PM after finishing my meal, there were 90 groups waiting to be seated. The ocean view from the restaurant was nice. The food was served quickly and tasted okay, but it wasn’t particularly impressive and was a bit overpriced. The cold raw fish soup had a sweet and sour flavor, contained crispy shredded apple.

The restaurant is famous for 물회 aka cold raw fish soup, which is Sokcho’s local food, but we came on a rainy day so we didn’t wanna eat cold dish, and we’ve already tried 물회 at another place. So, we ordered: Abalone Porridge 보양 전복죽 (16,000KRW) Mussel Soup 섭국 (15,000KRW) Squid Sundae 오징어순대 (14,000KRW) The food was delicious, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is really good as it’s located just beside Chungchoho Lake, so you can get a nice view.

Great taste of mulhoe. The raw fish was fresh. The restaurant gets busy during peak meal times, so recommend to come slightly earlier to avoid the queue and to get a window seat table overlooking the lake. Recommend to try when you're here. There is many local tourists visiting and enjoying their meals with their family.

The restaurant offers a lovely view and has friendly, attentive staff. The place is also very clean, which adds to the overall pleasant atmosphere. However, the food was underwhelming—flavors were mediocre, portions were small. Given the high prices, it didn’t feel worth the value.

Amazing mulhoe with a stunning lake view! The restaurant is clean and cozy, and the staff are super friendly. The café downstairs is also lovely. Plus, they give 10% off for restaurant guests. Highly recommend!

Tasty Mulhoe (물회 - Iced Raw Fish Soup) but very very pricey - mainly because it's in one of the top tourist cities in Korea - Sokcho (속초). Great view towards Chungcho Lake (청초호). Plenty of parking. Got there at 10:30am and no line. Came out at 11:30am and huge line.

Fresh seafood for the haejeon mulhoe, the mussel soup is nice. Superb side dishes. Really love the sweet bean and pasta side dish. The uni bimbap is average though. Great view for lunch time, too bad we came during dinner. Do note that takeaway is not allowed.

So tasty grilled fishes and also side dishes and the mixed grains rice extremely good. Definitely I want to comeback

Big portions fishes! And okay soup and side dishes

Famous, but not up to its title. The fish is cooked well and tastes good, but its a bit greasy.

Fresh fish and reasonable price-bit long wait though..

Pricey

Smoky. But long waiting lines. Have to get waiting number ticket.

It was nice.

This place has the best noodles I've tasted by far, and they give you got and cold brother in kettles for you to try both! Definitely worth a visit when you're at Sokcho or oyw to Seoraksan. One thing to note is that they open at an odd time at 1010.

Excellent noodles and great place grab a bite if your in the area.

Delicious Myungtae Naeng Myun. You wont regret it

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Delicious cold noodle dish. When I heard about korean cold noodles, I thought it was strange (me, a Westerner from Europe). But it's delicious! And the buckwheat pancake (메밀전병 memiljonbyong) was great!

The noodles are served cold, with ice. Not to me or my wife's taste. Maybe in the summer...

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