[Gangwon-do] Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)

💡 Overview

Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do is one of Korea’s most famous tourist attractions. The beautifully formed rock towers high into the sky and resembles a candlestick, from which it gets its name. Chotdaebawi Rock and the nearby rock formations seem to change the shape they resemble along with the waves that crash against the rocks. The view of the sunrise from behind Chotdaebawi Rock is so popular that it attracts photographers and tourists nationwide.

* The Legend of Chotdaebawi Rock

Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in Chuam who had a concubine. His wife was jealous of the second wife and the conflict between the two women continually escalated. One day, god became enraged over their continual quarreling and threw lighting down from heaven, striking both women dead. The newly-made widower missed his wives so much that he remained frozen in his loneliness and eventually turned into a rock, which is now called Chotdaebawi Rock.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Chuam Beach (추암해변) 🔗Distance: 1m | 26 Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
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  Haegasa Site (Surobuin Park) (해가사의 터(수로부인공원)) 🔗Distance: 706m | 401, Surobuin-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
• 추암조각공원 (Chuam Sculpture Park) 🔗Distance: 147m | 17-1 Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
• Haeamjeong Pavilion (동해 해암정) 🔗Distance: 176m | 19 Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
• Samcheok Beach (삼척해변) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | 76 Thema town-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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