Just 600m away, Sokcho Beach is a hub for banana boating, surfing, and a vibrant scene with cafés, pubs, and a Ferris wheel.

Sokcho is the only city in Korea with the ocean, a lake, hot springs, and mountains, including Seorak Mountain, the third-highest in Korea.

Sokcho Jungang Market is famous for its Korean-style crispy fried chicken (Dakgangjeong), while Abai Village preserves the culture and cuisine of North Korean refugees.