Daepo-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Daepo-dong
Popular places to visit
Sokcho Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sokcho Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sokcho. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.
Seorak Waterpia
Make a splash in the hot-spring swimming pools and hot tubs, enjoy the picturesque mountain views and ride into The Maelstrom.
Dongmyeong Port
Explore the waterfront in Sokcho with a trip to Dongmyeong Port. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Sinheungsa Temple
Amid the majestic mountains of Seoraksan National Park sits an ancient Zen Buddhist temple and a monument to a peaceful unification for Korea.
Sokcho Expo Tower
Find out about the history of Sokcho when you take a trip to Sokcho Expo Tower. Wander the seaside and parks in the area.
Gwongeumseong Fortress
Learn about the local history of Sokcho when you spend time at Gwongeumseong Fortress. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Activities
Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)
Our pick of the best Daepo-dong Hotel Deals
Cassia Sokcho
Pool
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Ramada Sokcho Hotel
Very clean property and kind staffs Very comfortable room for family trip
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Lotte Resort Sokcho
The hotel was really nice and clean. There are many things to do within the resort, so you don’t really need to go outside. It’s a 10 out of 10, and I’d love to come back with my niece and nephew soon. The only downside was that the food at the BBQ restaurant wasn’t that great. I hope they offer ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Sokcho Maru Pension
Hotel Maremons
While the service was friendly, I felt the hotel itself was not as advertised. The hotel itself seemed a little outdated. The bed was dreadfully hard and the pool was drained and closed. Overall it was pretty underwhelming.
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025
Sokcho Haeoleumhouse
Nice character to room and beautiful view. Comfortable and relaxing. Short distance walking to the beach and far enough away to be peaceful. Second stay here and highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023
Other neighbourhoods around Daepo-dong
Cheongho-dong
Though Cheongho-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dongmyeong Port and Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market.
Abai Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Abai Village and surrounding area, you can visit Dongmyeong Port and Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market.
Seorak-dong
If you're spending some time in Seorak-dong, Seorak Cable Car and Seoraksan National Park are top sights worth seeing.
