[Gangwon-do] Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory (속초등대전망대)

💡 Overview

It is No. 1 of Sokcho’s Eight Sights. This white lighthouse creates a picturesque view along with the surrounding blue sea. Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory was originally just a lighthouse, but now, it is opened to the public and plays a role of an observatory. Walking up along the wooden deck trail among the bamboo grove leads you to the observatory, which offers an open view of the deep blue East Sea, the Cheongchoho Lake, which is home to migratory birds, and the magnificent scenery of Seoraksan Mountain. Viewed from the high tower, the East Sea unfolds its boundless ocean and sometimes it looks like a calm lake but can become an energetic ocean full of vitality. Built in 1957, Sokcho Lighthouse still lights up for ships at night. The bright light and sound of the beacon, which has been in service since the lighthouse’s establishment, can show the waterway to a boat, which is about 35 km away from the lighthouse. Right next to the observatory, Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion is situated.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Yeongnangho Lake Beombawi Rock (범바위) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 140 Yeongnanghoban-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
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  Museum X (뮤지엄엑스) 🔗Distance: 899m | 338 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
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  Helios Motel (헬리오스모텔) 🔗Distance: 1.6km | 33 , Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
• Jangsahang Port (장사항) 🔗Distance: 1.8km | 58 Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
• Abai Village Ferry (아바이마을 갯배) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | 39, Jungangbudu-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
• Yeonggeumjeong (영금정) 🔗Distance: 249m | 35, Dongmyeonghang-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
• Yeongnangho Lake (영랑호) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 140, Yeongnanghoban-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
• Sokcho Culture Center (속초문화회관) 🔗Distance: 1.0km | 155, Beonyeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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