Introducing Sokcho
Sokcho is the biggest city near Seoraksan National Park and enjoys more tourism than most port cities. Fishing is still a major industry and Dongmyeong Port is worth a wander round with its sea views, fishing boats, seafood restaurants and lighthouse. Barbed wire lines every inch of shoreline. At night remember that lights in the water are to attract squid; lights on the beaches are to detect spies.
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From here ferries leave for Russia and for tours of Paekdusan on the Chinese border with North Korea.
There is a small tourist information centre (639 2689; 9am-6pm, closed Jan) outside the express bus terminal.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Hotel in Seoraksan for 50 USD or less
by JasonInJapan 13 September 2011
Yeah, try and get a room at the House Hostel. It's a 2 or 3 minute walk from the bus terminal and it's very close to "downtown" Sokcho.…
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Re: Hotel in Seoraksan for 50 USD or less
by bethybobs 12 September 2011
You could try the house hostel in Sokcho. http://www.thehouse-hostel.com/ I just booked with them using the online community board. For…
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RE: Advice for South Korea itinerary please
by mike_davies 06 September 2011
Just got the bus from Gyeonju to Sokcho, and took 6 hours, which isn't so long in my book. (Try travelling in China- once spent 5 hours…
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