In the old-timey Abai Village, this small but chic spot is hewn from raw concrete, has a friendly owner and serves coffee, tea and lemonade. It's a great spot to take a seat (there are only a handful) and watch the comings and goings outside.
Cafe Nadoo
Sokcho
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
28.86 MILES
Sangwon-sa's intricately decorated bronze bell was cast in AD 725 and is the oldest bell in Korea (and one of the largest as well). Another prized object…
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11.33 MILES
One of South Korea's most beloved and beautiful national parks, and a Unesco Biosphere Protection site, Seoraksan is most celebrated for its oddly shaped…
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5.74 MILES
This temple was originally established in AD 671 and enjoys a glorious perspective overlooking the sea. Also facing the sea is a majestic (but modern,…
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28.11 MILES
This large museum has a surprising amount of English in its narration of the history of the DMZ, as well as exhibits such as US POW letters and extensive…
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6.25 MILES
This temple complex that has stood on this site since AD 652 but has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. At the entrance are the Four Heavenly Kings …
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6.26 MILES
Below Naksan-sa is this beach, one of the best on the east coast and of course, busy in summer, when accommodation prices can triple. At other times it’s…
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6.42 MILES
This massive 16-tonne boulder is balanced on the edge of a rocky ledge and can be rocked to and fro by a small group of people. It’s a lookout on the way…
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6.92 MILES
These remains of a fortress are thought to date to the 13th century. The easiest and quickest way to get here is to take the cable car.
Nearby Sokcho attractions
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The views of distant Seorak-san and the East Sea aren't bad, but it's best at dusk or dawn. Binoculars are available.
5.74 MILES
This temple was originally established in AD 671 and enjoys a glorious perspective overlooking the sea. Also facing the sea is a majestic (but modern,…
5.74 MILES
This long, thin 40m-high waterfall in Seorak-san National Park gushes into a picturesque pool and and is a 2km climb up from the Seoraksan National Park…
6.16 MILES
On the approach to Sinheung-sa you will pass this huge 10m-tall bronze seated Buddha statue.
6.2 MILES
This interesting museum is dedicated to an intriguing range of beetles, butterflies and other insects from around the world. Captions are in Korean and…
6.25 MILES
This temple complex that has stood on this site since AD 652 but has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. At the entrance are the Four Heavenly Kings …