Highlights of Seoraksan & the East Coast
A spine of craggy peaks runs all the way down the Eastern half of the Korean peninsula. This has produced a area rich in adventure and natural beauty - greatly rewarding for those looking beyond a 'highlights' tour. The East Coast is also a jumping off point from the isolated islands of Ulleung-do & Dokdo.
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Sandwiched between the forested slopes of the Taebaek Mountains and the sea, Gangneung offers a refreshing blend of coastal scenery with modern city living. The city is linked by high-speed train with Seoul and other principal cities, and acts as the gateway to the mountainous Gangwon Province.
Home of the 2018 Winter Olympics, Pyeongchang is synonymous with winter sports, a base for the best skiing and snow-boarding in Korea.
The highlight of any trip out to the east of Korea will no doubt be a visit to the sprawling and quite beautiful Seoraksan National Park.
Sokcho is best known as the gateway to nearby Seoraksan National Park, a stunning National Park blessed with mountains and waterfalls. Sokcho has a rich cultural heritage, which coupled with the easy connections to Seoraksan, and the famed local seafood, make it a great option for a stay on Korea’s east coast.
These two islands – the latter subject to ongoing contention with Japan – mark Korea’s easternmost point.