9 Best Family Things to Do in Sokcho

Seorak Waterpia, a part of Hanwha Resort, is divided into the Spa Building, the Aqua Building, the Adventure Island favored by children, the Extreme Valley and the Spa Valley. Seorak Waterpia is popular with families because it uses hot spring water and has many fun facilities for children. However, there are plenty of more extreme activities that adults can also enjoy, so it is recommended for couples and friends as well. If you stay at the resort, you can use these facilities more conveniently.

The Teddy Bear Farm, which consists of a total of 3 pavilions, is a cute space that reproduces various lifestyles through teddy bears. In particular, there are a lot of teddy bears that are bigger than children, so it's great to take pictures with them. Although the outdoor garden is not large, it warms your heart just by looking at it thanks to the teddy bear farm building and animal friends that remind you of something out of a fairy tale. Kids love it, but it's also recommended for couples.

Sokcho Beach, the predominant beach in Sokcho, is popular because there are many accommodations nearby, including camping sites and hotels. On the other hand, recently, more and more people have come to visit the Badahyanggi-ro (sea scent road) which runs from Oeongchi Port to Sokcho Beach. The total length of the road is not long, and thanks to that, there are not many people passing by. Enjoy bathing in the sea in summer and the clear view of the East Sea in other seasons.

The area near Sinheungsa Temple is a biosphere reserve designated by UNESCO, and the lush forest offers an attractive contrast to the wide access road. To enter Sinheungsa Temple, you have to cross Sesimgyo Bridge, which means a bridge to purify the mind. Crossing Sesimgyo Bridge and entering the grounds of Sinheungsa Temple, you can see the Great Buddha of Unification of Sinheungsa Temple, a huge Buddha statue dedicated in prayer for the reunification of the Korean Peninsula. The Naewon Shrine, which was dedicated together, is so elegant and beautiful that you can fully appreciate the charm of Korean Buddhist art.

Mountains whose name includes 'Ak' are notoriously hard to climb because they are steep, but Seoraksan Mountain has a aerial cableway so you can climb it comfortably. Climbing up in the rocking aerial cableway can be scary at a dizzying height, but when you arrive at your destination, you will be amazed at the beautiful scenery of Seoraksan Mountain and forget all of your nervousness. It is recommended for those who do not like mountain climbing, as they can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Seoraksan Mountain, which is constantly visited by hikers every season.

The Sokcho City Museum has an indoor exhibition room where exhibitions related to the history and life of Sokcho are held alongside exhibitions about Balhae (an ancient kingdom of Manchuria), as well as interactive spaces, such as the Cultural Village for Displaced People, which reproduces a traditional North Korean house. You can also watch the performance of Sokcho Municipal Pungmul Troupe at 11 am and 2 pm every day except Sundays, so you can enjoy the charm of folk culture. If you are interested in folk culture, be sure to visit the Sokcho City Museum.