2025 Donghae-si Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Hey everyone, today I'm sharing a fantastic travel guide for the East Sea of Korea! Following up on my last post, this time I'll talk about the fun places around 도째비골, a popular spot next to 어달항 on the East Sea. 🎈 Haerang Observatory Opening hours: 10:00 - 21:00 Super pet-friendly! You can carry your dog around while enjoying the stunning sea views and the refreshing sea breeze. 🎈 Sky Valley Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Closed on Mondays) Not so pet-friendly here, though. Tickets are 2,000 won for adults and 1,600 won for teenagers and children. There are also super fun activities like the Sky Cycle for 15,000 won and the Giant Slide for 3,000 won, guaranteeing a joyful time. These two attractions are just across the street from each other, making it super convenient to visit both. Plus, there's the colorful village "Nonggoldam-gil" nearby, which is also pet-friendly. You can explore multiple unique spots in one go and experience the unique charm of Korea's East Sea. Whether you want to admire the sea view, try thrilling activities, or stroll through a colorful village, this place has it all. If you're planning a trip to Korea, consider checking out these less-known but fun spots on the East Sea 💖. Have you discovered any similar hidden gems in Korea?🧐

#Travel itinerary#Donghae travel#Donghae travel course 10 beautiful 1 night 2 days Donghae travel courses even in winter💙 I've grouped together the places I visited during this Lunar New Year holiday and the places I visited before It's a good area to visit when going to Samcheok or Gangneung, so I highly recommend it as a travel destination on National Road 7💙 ----------------------------------- 📍1. Dojjaebigol Haerang Observatory ▫️The view is really great, but the wind is strong in winter 📍2. I'm impressed by you ▫️503 Ocean View Spa Room (I'll introduce it separately) 📍3. Eodal Port, Morning Sunlight Garden ▫️A place with a pretty view of colorful tetrapods ▫️The photo zone is pretty, so photo lovers, please come out😉 📍4. Mukho Gimbap ▫️Keto Gimbap st filled with egg yolk/Ingredients run out quickly ▫️Take it out and eat it at your accommodation Recommended (small store) 📍5. Mangsang Beach ▫️It seems like there's a new photo zone every time you go ▫️There's also a sand play experience area for kids 📍6. Malddong Donuts ▫️Located on the side of Mukho Lighthouse Nongoldamgil ▫️There aren't many donut varieties/The ocean view pink photo zone is pretty 📍7. Hyunsangso ▫️A very famous cafe in the East Sea ▫️The interior is pretty because it has a classic feel, but the terrace is awesome 📍8. Chuam Beach Candlestick Rock ▫️It's such a representative tourist attraction that there are always a lot of people ▫️Cross the suspension bridge together ▫️The closest to Samcheok 📍9. Mukho Port Nongoldamgil ▫️The most representative tourist attraction in the East Sea ▫️Make sure to visit Mukho Lighthouse and the mural village 📍10. Hwang Jeong-sook Makguksu ▫️The best Makguksu restaurant in the country I'm in the middle of breaking the seal, but is it around ☆☆☆? ▫️Local restaurant selected as a century-old store

Mureung Byeolyucheonji in Donghae is known as the Switzerland of Korea for its emerald-colored lakes and beautiful green scenery. Located in Donghae, Mureung Byeolyucheonji was once the Mureung 3rd District where Ssangyong C&E mined limestone for the past 40 years. After the mining operations ceased, it was transformed into a unique tourist destination featuring various experience facilities and two emerald-colored lakes! Don't forget to try the cement ice cream! 📍Mureung Byeolyucheonji ▫️Location: 97 Igiro, Donghae-si, Gangwon, Mureung Byeolyucheonji 2nd Parking Lot ▫️Operating Hours: Closed on Mondays 09:30 - 17:30 → Ticket sales end at 16:30 → Last boarding at 17:00

#Domestic travel #Donghae travel Emerald lake and A beautiful place with exotic scenery˙ᵕ˙ Mureungbyeol Yucheonji is the Mureung 3rd district where Donghae City Ssangyong C&E mined limestone. After 40 years of mining, it was reborn as a tourist attraction with various experience facilities and two lakes! 🏖️ There is a ‘Mureungbyeol Train’ that circles the Mureungbyeol Yucheonji complex, so it is convenient to see! (Runs every 10-15 minutes) * Free when purchasing admission + Be sure to enjoy the beautiful scenery while eating cement ice cream at the observation cafe on the 4th floor of the crushed stone yard!! + You can also enjoy the activity experience for an additional fee! (Sky glider, luge, zipline, etc.) 📍Mureungbyeolyucheonji Address: 97 Igi-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do Opening hours: Every day 09:30 - 17:30 / Ticket sales close at 16:30 → Regularly closed every Monday 💶 Admission fee ▪️Peak season (June-September) 6,000 won ▪️Off-season (October-May) 4,000 won

A small and beautiful Chuam Beach with a white sand beach length of 150m💙 A great place to play in the water in a quiet place with beautiful white sand. It is also close to Sol Beach Samcheok Resort, and the water is clear and shallow, making it a great place for families! The sunrise in front of the sea here is so beautiful It is also called Haegeumgang. There is a camping site behind it, and the Candlestick Rock and the Swinging Bridge are right next to it, so I recommend watching them together. However, the way up is so hot! But the view from above is the best😍 There are cafes and restaurants behind the white sand beach, so you can eat while looking at the sea view. If you are looking for a beautiful and quiet sea, how about Samcheok Chuam Beach as your next travel destination? 📍Chuwam Beach Bukpyeong-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do #Places to visit in Gangwon-do#Donghae travel#Chuwam Beach#Chuwam Beach#Samcheok Sol Beach#Summer vacation#Summer travel destination recommendation#Samcheok Beach

At the new ocean view accommodation 'December Summer', you can also enjoy a beach picnic! Right in front of the accommodation is a beach that's perfect for picnicking, complete with picnic parasols and chairs available for rent! It's especially nice to have a picnic around sunset when it cools down, isn't it? I'll leave more detailed information below~✨ 🏖️ Parasol Set Rental • Parasol, 2 chairs • Additional fee of 10,000 won (pay on the same day) • Available from the last week of March until it gets cold • Not available during strong winds or rain 📍December Summer ▫️201 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do ▫️Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00 ▫️Base occupancy 2 people (no additional guests allowed) ▫️Rates from 100,000 won per night ▫️Public parking available in front of the building ☑️ If you're curious about emotional accommodations, cafes, or travel hotspots, be sure to follow us

The Eodal Port Multipurpose Center may look like a simple building from the outside, but once you step inside, you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of the fishing village, including the blue East Sea and the lighthouse. The outdoor space is even more attractive because you can look down on the entire view of Eodal Port! It is not as famous as other places yet, so if you are curious about hidden spots that are not crowded, go there! - Eodal Port Multipurpose Center 📍230 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do ⏰24 hours 🚗Parking available 🐕Pets allowed #Gangwon-do travel

The Donghae Eodal Port⚓, which has been completely reborn with the Fishing Village New Deal 300 project, is a place that stands out especially for its refreshing scenery that was reborn by developing a backward fishing village... 🩵 🌈Please take a picture in front of the colorful rainbow breakwater, as well as the moon-shaped sculpture🌛 on the deck road on the 2nd floor of the multipurpose center in front of the breakwater ~ 📸 - Eodal Port 📍230 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do ⏰24 hours 🚗Parking available 🐕Pets allowed #Gangwon-do travel

#Gangwon-do Travel Mureungbyeolyucheonji, where you can briefly visit Switzerland from Korea, is said to have been a place where limestone was mined for 40 years. It is a place that Donghae-si made into a tourist attraction, and its biggest feature is that the lake has an emerald color due to the limestone! You can enjoy various activities such as off-road, luge, alpine coaster, and sky glider, and you can get around by bus, so it is a place that everyone of all ages will enjoy :) There are various types of flowers blooming every season, so you can enjoy flower viewing in a quiet place☺️ 📍Mureungbyeolyucheonji 97 Igi-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do Mureungbyeolyucheonji ▫️Daily 09:30 - 17:30 / Closed every Monday ▫️Adult admission 6,000 won / Youth and children 3,000 won

Mukho Lighthouse, located in Donghae, Gangwon-do, is a famous place where you can see the East Sea from a small park on the observatory :) And you can go up to Nongoldamgil right next to it Personally, if you slowly go up from the bottom of Nongoldamgil and look at the murals, you will soon be able to go up to the Mukho Lighthouse Observatory :) ⏰️09:00-18:00 🚗There is a parking lot, but it is narrow 🔍Mukho Harbor Sign Management Office, 289 Haemaji-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do #Gangneung Travel #Mukho Lighthouse#Mukho Lighthouse Observatory#Places to Visit in Gangwon-do#Gangwon-do Travel

Gangwon-do sunrise spot Chuam Candlestick Rock is like the place in the video at the beginning of the national anthem, and the sunrise seen from here was the biggest and most magnificent sunrise I've ever seen🌅 From the parking lot to the sunrise spot, you can get there by walking slowly across the beach for about 10 minutes, but I personally thought it was the prettiest to go up to the pavilion and watch the sunrise:) 🚗Public parking lot available 🔍Gangwon-do Donghae-si Chuam-dong San 69 #Gangneung travel #Chuam Candlestick Rock#Sunrise spot#Sunrise spot

I visited 828 Spa Pension, a newly opened Donghae accommodation in October 💙 All rooms have full-length windows + ocean views, so it's a great place to enjoy the sunrise and take photos, so I highly recommend this accommodation for the end of the year! Each room has a spa or bathtub, so it's perfect for soaking in hot water and watching the ocean even on this cold winter day🌊🌊 📍828 Spa Pension Donghae ▪️277-12 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do ▪️Check-in: 3 PM, Check-out: 11 AM ▪️Standard occupancy: 2 people, maximum 3 people (based on room 301B) ▪️Weekdays: 139,000, Fri: 189,000, Sat, holidays: 289,000 ▪️All rooms have ocean views, barbecue available (additional), buildings A and B (building B has the best view of the ocean) #New accommodation #Emotional accommodation #Donghae travel #Gangwon-do travel #Donghae accommodation #Places to visit in Donghae #Winter travel destination #Sunrise restaurant #Sunrise spot #Ocean view accommodation #Ocean view pension #AccommodationRecommendation #koreatravel

The second day of returning home during the 2-day, 1-night trip to Donghae It's a bit sad to just come here, but I have to stop by the pretty cafes and tourist attractions, right~? ✔️Mukho Port-Nongoldamgil-Mukkoyang-Swaying Bridge 👍Mukho Port is prettier at night, but it's also pretty during the day~There are only ships near the port, so there doesn't seem to be much to see, but there are many things to see around it, such as 'Dojjaebigol Sky Valley', 'Mukho Lighthouse', 'Nongoldamgil', and 'Haerang Observatory', so I recommend it~! 🍯If you can visit in the evening, I recommend dinner more 📍Mukho Port: Mukhojin-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do 👍This is 'Nongoldamgil' in front of Mukho Port~It's a famous place that became so popular that it was even featured on TV recently, and there are many things to see, so it's worth going at least once~! 🍯It's pretty to take pictures at the Little Prince Stairs 📸 📍 2, Nonggol 1-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do 👍If you go up the Little Prince mural stairs, you'll see the cafe 'Mukkoyang'~ It's a cafe with a clean interior that looks like Santorini, and it has many photo zones, and the service is good, so I recommend it 📍 19, Sanjegol 2-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, 2nd floor 👍The swinging bridge is near the candle rock, so it's good to include it in the first day's schedule that I posted before~ 🍯The atmosphere is different at night and during the day, so I recommend going to both 🍯Before going to the swinging bridge and candle rock, they sell crab bread at the entrance. It's a bread with finely chopped crab in a bungeoppang-like dough, but it doesn't taste particularly special, but it's delicious😋 📍 28, Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do #Travel plan #Donghae #Donghae cafe #Swinging bridge #Crab bread

I'll recommend you a one-day trip to Donghae ♥️ ㅎㅎ 🍯Chuwam Candlestick Rock-Dutasan-Donghae 125-Gangmun Beach ✔️One of the places you must visit when you go to Donghae is 'Chuwam Candlestick Rock'!! It's pretty to take a picture with the Candlestick Rock, but it's also pretty to take a picture from the rocks on the way there📸 📍Chuwam Candlestick Rock: San 69, Chuwam-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do ⏰Everyday Summer season March~October: 09:00~18:00 Winter season November~February: 09:00~17:00 Hajalgi March~October-Last admission: 17:00 Dongjalgi November~February-Last admission: 16:00 ✔️Dutasan is a place with Mureung Rock and waterfalls~It's also famous as a filming location for movies and dramas~It's a place that heals you when you go, so I recommend you visit I recommend it👍 📍Dutasan: Samhwa-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do ✔️Donghae 125 is a bar in front of the hotel I stayed at, and the atmosphere is great, so it's great for a drink at night~There are many cocktails, so even people who don't drink well can enjoy it~🍸🍹 📍 125-6, Dongheung-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do 125TH ✔️After having a drink, wouldn't it be great to walk a little to sober up~?ㅎㅎSince it's nearby Gangmun Beach or Donghae, there are many beaches, so it's great for walking~! There are also people playing fireworks around, so it's fun to watch ㅎㅎ #TravelPlan #Donghae #DonghaeTravel #DonghaeTravelCourse #DonghaeTravelRecommendation

A must-visit place when you go to Donghae Donghae Nondamgolgil Windy Wondeok The cool ocean view is a work of art Just standing there and looking at the wide open view is healing in itself Must go there when you go to Donghae

The East Sea Wind Hill Nongoldamgil with a great view The wide open view and surrounding scenery are so beautiful^^ A must-visit place when you go to East Sea^^ The beautiful village scenery, hand-painted murals everywhere, and the narrow alleys are so charming and impressive If you set aside about 3 hours, you can go to Mukho Lighthouse and Sky Observatory, and from Wind Hill to Nongoldamgil~~It's a great place to spend time looking at the great scenery^^

Mukho Port Nongoldamgil, also famous as a filming location for dramas such as The Heirs and Run On There are quite a few steep slopes, so I was careful because it was snowy, but it was still chosen as a prettier winter travel destination! It's a course where you can see the East Sea no matter where you go, so it's a good place to take a walk and look around. I recommend it as a course for traveling to the East Sea because you can see Mukho Lighthouse and the suspension bridge all at once after passing Nongoldamgil.🤍 - - 📍Nongoldamgil 🧭2, Nongol 1-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do 📍Mukho Lighthouse 🧭289, Haemaji-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do Mukho Port Signpost Management Office ⏰️Winter: 7:00-18:00 #WinterTravel#EastSea#MukhoPort#Nongoldamgil

📍Hanssem Beach (Hanssem Light Tunnel) There is a tunnel that appears if you walk a little from Hanssem Beach! It is a place that you can pass by without noticing, so if you walk carefully, you can easily find it! You can take pictures with the ocean view, so you get a picture as a bonus ㅎㅎ Depending on how you decorate the picture, you can change the atmosphere of the picture, and it is a good place because it is pretty in any atmosphere:)

1. Hyunsangso 🧭20, Nobong-an-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do Hyunsangso ⏰️10:00-21:00 Visited when it first opened, now it seems to have become a hot place in Donghae with a European feel. Recommended on a day with good weather. Failed to have a picnic because it was slightly cloudy😭 Not recommended if you are used to large cafes. Pumpkin pie and aaa were just so-so for our taste. 🔺️Basic Americano 5,500/Sweet Pumpkin Pie (Signature) 6,000/No disposable items, no straws provided❌ 🔺️Smaller than I thought, indoors have a nice atmosphere/ They say you can only order hot drinks when it gets cold 2. Dojjaebigol Sky Valley Haerang Observatory 3. Mangsang Beach #Donghae Travel

I always feel good when I go to the East Sea. I went to see the sea leisurely with my mom, and it was really nice. I saw Chuam Candlestick Rock, crossed the suspension bridge that didn't shake much, and ate crab. Lastly, Sol Beach Samcheok was very clean and nice. I could hear the sound of the waves, so it was a really healing time. #EastSea #EastSeaTravel #Samcheok #SolBeachSamcheok #DomesticTravel

#Emotional Accommodation #Donghae Travel #Donghae Accommodation 📍 Gangwon-do Donghae, Bicheon Damda Bicheon-gol Branch Donghae Bicheon-dong mountain valley closed school was reborn as a lodging, Gangwon-do Donghae accommodation Bicheon Damda! Although it is a closed school, the interior was neatly remodeled, so it is a warm and pretty accommodation that feels like a hanok. The kitchen and guest room, bathroom and shower room are separate, and the interior of the room is spacious, so it can accommodate more than 3 people. There is also a large yard, so it is a great accommodation for children to run around and play!

It's a place in front of Donghae Eodal Beach〰️ The sea is right in front of you, and the view is clear through the large windows, so you can enjoy the sea view without any worries💙 ⠀ I went to the 2nd floor because I had to reserve a room in a hurry in June, but the 2nd floor felt a little low, so I recommend the 3rd or 4th floor🙋🏻‍♀️ ⠀ If you happen to go to Eodal, wake up early in the morning and make sure to watch the sunrise! I heard that it was a good place to enjoy the sunrise, so I set an alarm and woke up to see the sun rise. I came back feeling so healed by the beautiful scenery🫶🏻🧡 ⠀ 📍어쩌다어달 - 309 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do ⠀ ▪️Check-in 15:00 - Check-out 11:00 ▪️Room in the photo: 202 (Standard 2 people/Maximum 2 people) ▪️Amenities: TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, induction, electric kettle, dishes, pot, microwave, wine opener, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel #Emotional accommodation #Unique accommodation #Hot couple #Couple trip #Gangwon-do trip #Ocean view #Ocean view accommodation #Accommodation recommendation

The Mokho Lighthouse is located between Gangneung and Donghae in Gangwon-do. There are many different murals and graffiti in the Lighthouse Mural Village in Nongol Wall Lane in Donghae. The village in the park is built on the mountain. Going up along the road and climbing the screw-shaped stairs of the lighthouse, you can enjoy the beautiful Mokho Port. The scenery is very charming. It is also the filming location of many famous Korean dramas. There are restaurants and B&Bs at the foot of the hill. Bus stop: 등대담화마을 논골담길

Not just Donghae, but real! I visited Gangwon-do Donghae💗 You can comfortably take the KTX to Donghae Station and Mukho Station to travel to Donghae🤤 Among them, the TOP 6 tourist destinations near Donghae Station that Anemone visited!🚐 ——————————————————————————— 1️⃣5️⃣Mureungbyeol Yucheonji ✅Car - Take the Mureungbyeol Train from Parking Lot 2, Ttukbakki - Parking Lot 1! 🏎 Sky glider, alpine coaster, off-road luge, zipline experience facilities ☕️Exhibitions and cafes available at the crushed stone yard 🚂 You can have fun looking at the emerald lakes of Cheongokho and Geumgokho while riding a cute train💛 6️⃣7️⃣ Donghae Waterworks Facility 🇰🇷 National Registered Cultural Property 🌸 Cherry blossoms in spring! 📚 It is said that it was built during the Japanese colonial period to supply tap water to steam locomotives and trading ships 📸 All the cute new facilities are gathered together, so you don't have to walk🆗! 8️⃣ Bow Observatory ✅ Go uphill to the left from 7-Eleven Donghae Hanseom Beach 🌊 The observatory is not that big, but it's perfect for a light walk and seeing the ocean view! 9️⃣1️⃣1️⃣Hanssem Beach 🚆 5 minutes by car from Donghae Station 🐙Boat Observatory, Hanssem Light Tunnel, and Rhythmical Gate are all nearby 🚶🏻‍♀️We recommend walking along the deck from sunset to night and seeing various photo zones! 1️⃣2️⃣Hanssem Light Tunnel 📸Take pictures from inside and outside the tunnel during the day or at sunset, and take pictures of the star lights inside the tunnel at night! 1️⃣3️⃣Rhythmical Gate ✅6 times a day from 6 PM to 9 PM ✨LEDs that shine to the beat of music twinkle! You can see a beautiful night view —————————————————————————— #HotPlace #EastSea #EastSeaSea #EastSeaTravel #GangwonDoTravel #PlacesToVisitInGangwonDo #GangwonDoHotPlace #PlacesToVisitInEastSea

▪️Location Chuwam-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do ▪️Visit Review This is #ChuwamCandlestick Rock that I visited when I went on a trip to Donghae! You really really have to see this in person 🥺 The photo doesn't capture the real thing at all The view is so wide open that it makes your heart flutter🤩 There were especially many families who came! I recommend it as a healing spot where you can put down your heavy heart for a moment Even if you go with a lover or travel alone ❤️ #Gangwon-do travel #Donghae travel #Places to visit in Donghae #Donghae sea #Chuwam beach #Chuwam candlestick rock #Walking trail #Family travel #Couples #View restaurant

Address: Mukho, Gangwon-do Atmosphere/Facilities: Separate building, large private parking lot, good openness Key points: Myeongtae-sikhae bibim makguksu and potato mini dumplings Average price per person: 9,000 won~12,000 won Rating: 5 out of 5

Did you know that a doggy handmade snack shop opened in Donghae? It's called "May 5th" :) The owner makes them himself and sells them online through the store! There were various snacks, and since it's summer, they even sell doggy ice cream! I was curious and bought some too ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Healthy and delicious snacks for our dogs 😋🫶🏻 📍Address: 20 Gamchu-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do May 5th ⏱Business hours: Fri, Tue, Wed 12:00~19:00 / Sat, Sun 12:00~18:00 / Closed on Thu

#Cafe with a good view #Cafe recommendation #Cafe in the forest #Color fairy 📍Address: 111 Haean-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do Coffee Marie ⏱Opening hours: 10:00~23:00 / Closed every second and fourth Wednesday 💁🏻‍♀️Introducing "Marie Cafe" in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, which feels like you're in a fairyland It's been a while since the cafe opened, but there are quite a few people who don't know about it The green exterior reminds me of Little Forest without me knowing~ 🪴🍃 Isn't it so pretty? The colors are so pretty, too, so it seems like the perfect place to take a great photo~😳🤍 The bagels and croffles here are really delicious, so you should definitely try them :)