Seorak Beach: A Hidden Gem on the Korean Coast

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the main area of Seoraksan National Park, head south on the Donghae Expressway (Route 7) towards Yangyang. Take the exit for Yangyang and follow signs for Ganghyeon-myeon. Continue on the local roads for approximately 20 minutes until you reach Yongho-ri. Seorak Beach is located at 4-5 Yongho-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. Ensure you have a GPS or map application handy as the roads can be winding.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Seorak Beach using public transportation, start from the Seoraksan National Park entrance. Take a bus from the park entrance to Yangyang Bus Terminal. The bus ride typically takes around 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive at Yangyang Bus Terminal, transfer to a local bus heading towards Ganghyeon-myeon. This bus ride should take about 20 minutes. Get off at the Yongho-ri stop, and from there, it's a short walk to Seorak Beach (approximately 5-10 minutes). Be sure to check the bus schedules ahead of time, as they may vary.

• Taxi

  For a more direct and comfortable option, you can take a taxi from anywhere in Seoraksan National Park directly to Seorak Beach. This option is ideal if you're traveling with a group, as you can split the fare. The taxi ride should take around 30 minutes depending on traffic and will cost approximately 30,000 to 40,000 KRW. Make sure to have the address (4-5 Yongho-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do) written down to show the driver.