COURSE · Gangwon
Donghae and Samcheok Coastal Views
Duration
1N 2D
Mobility
Easy
With
Anyone
A 2-day, 1-night coastal nature and photo-spot route follows the sea around Donghae and Samcheok in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province.
Day 1 links Mukhohang, Mukho Lighthouse, Chuam Beach, and more; day 2 continues from Samcheok Ocean Railbike to Samcheok Marine Cable Car and Jangho Port and Jangho Beach.
Plan the mid-day drive on day 1 in advance for an easier pace.
Mukho Port → Mukho Lighthouse → Chuam Beach → Chuam Chotdaebawi → Chuam Suspension Bridge → Samcheok Ocean Rail Bike +2 more
Stops
8
Daily density
Moderate pace
4 stops/day
Distance
~16 km
longest leg 29 min
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Gangwon Mukho Port and Mukho Lighthouse Blue Cliff Trail
5 stops · ~7h 38m
Mukho Port in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do opened in 1937. It began as the leading trading port on the east coast and has now become a fishing base on the east coast.
22 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
Mukho Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near Mukho Port, a major harbor in Donghae, Gangwon-do, and is the endpoint of Nongol Damgil.
300 Haemaji-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
Chuam Beach is a beautiful beach with coastal cliffs lined with strangely shaped rocks and fine white sand.
26 Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
Chotdaebawi at Chuam in Donghae-si is a spectacular scenic spot where the striking underwater rock formations blend with the sea backdrop to create a breathtaking view.
Chuam-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
Chuam Beach, home to the sunrise-famous Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock, features a newly built 72m-long marine suspension bridge opened in June 2019, the only suspension bridge in Korea built over the sea.
28 Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
Korea’s only Samcheok Ocean Rail Bike, which passes through Samcheok amid black pines and striking rock formations, operates on a 5.4㎞ double track along the beautiful East Sea coastline.
2 Gongyangwang-gil, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
This cable car offers a panoramic view of Yonghwa-Jangho Beach, famous for its beauty on the East Sea coast.
2154-31 Samcheok-ro, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
Jangho Beach, located about 25 km south of Samcheok City Hall, is a charming beach with a broad white-sand shore and a crescent-shaped coastline with a water depth of around 1㎞ and a 10-degree slope. The waves are calm, and the geography provides a natural windbreak, making it also an excellent fishing spot...
Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, Samcheok-si, Geundeok-myeon, Jangho-ri
Visit in numbered order · colors show each day
Some days may see rain. Pack an umbrella or check indoor alternatives in advance.
Rainy-day tips
This itinerary has more outdoor stops. If rain is expected, swap a few with indoor places like museums, galleries, or cafes.
Barrier-free
1 of 8 places confirmed · 7 need checking · Accessible parking / Accessible path / Accessible restroom / Other mobility aids
Stroller
0 of 8 places
Parking
3 of 8 places · 5 unknown
Pets
6 of 8 places
♿ Needs checking Mukho Port, Mukho Lighthouse, Chuam Chotdaebawi, Chuam Suspension Bridge, Samcheok Ocean Rail Bike, Samcheok Marine Cable Car, Jangho Port · Jangho Beach (Jangho Beach) — no step-free access information is confirmed. Please check before you go.
Visitor trend for all of Gangwon (province level) — not crowding at each stop. Per-stop crowding forecasts appear as badges on 5 stop(s) in the itinerary.
Visitor demand eased over this period.
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