Gangneung/Sokcho Travel Guide for Foreigners: East Sea and Coffee
clear and blue east seaIf you want to meet Gangwon-do Gangneung·SokchoThis is perfect. We summarize a trip to the East Coast that combines the sea, mountains, coffee, and food.
Gangneung — the city of sea and coffee
Gyeongpodae Beachand sunrise spots Dongjin JeongThis famous, Anmok Beach Coffee Streetis a famous place where you can enjoy coffee while looking at the sea. Gangneung is also loved as a ‘coffee city’.
Sokcho — Seorak Mountain and Market
magnificent Seoraksan Mountain National parks and cable cars, Sokcho Beach, and Sokcho Jungang Marketspecialty of Chicken Gangjeong and Squid Sundaeis popular. The local food of Abai Village is also delicious.
Yangyang — the mecca of surfing
hot these days Yangyangsilver surfingIt is famous for In summer, surfers gather here and beach cafes and pubs come alive. There are also many surfing lessons for beginners.
How to get there
in Seoul Gangneung by KTXIt takes about 2 hours to get there. Express buses are convenient for Sokcho and Yangyang. The east coast rental carIt is also great for traveling along the coastal road.
The open East Sea, fragrant coffee, and fresh food — enjoy a healing trip in Gangneung and Sokcho!
