3-Day East Coast Getaway: Yangyang, Gangneung, and Sokcho Itinerary

September 4-6, 2025 (2 Nights, 3 Days)
✨ Trip Overview
This 2-night, 3-day East Coast itinerary was made possible thanks to a sponsorship from an ocean-view hotel in Yangyang. We also received sponsorships from several restaurants along the way, making the trip even more enjoyable.
On the departure day, we started with a morning swim, followed by lunch at Green Plate Sinnae (Sponsored) before a late departure.
🗓️ Day 1 (September 4th, Thursday)
1️⃣ Jumunjin Marine Museum – Famous for its Dongpa meat stone featured on TV; Viewing of marine life specimens (Free admission)

2️⃣ Gangneung Inha Teacher (Sponsored) – Fresh seafood and an atmospheric izakaya in Gangneung's Gyodong neighborhood.
3️⃣ Yangyang Mobidic Hotel (Sponsored) – A night in a hotel with refreshing ocean views.

🗓️ Day 2 (September 5th, Friday)
1️⃣ Namae Port Observatory – A sunrise viewing spot.
2️⃣ Gangneung Robinson Crab & Raw Fish Restaurant Jumunjin Main Branch (Sponsored) – Enjoy a feast of crab and fresh raw fish with an ocean view.

3️⃣ Jumunjin Lighthouse
4️⃣ Jumunjin Sonbawi Rock
5️⃣ Anmok Beach Coffee Street – Gangneung's iconic coffee destination ☕
6️⃣ Gyeongpo Beach
7️⃣ Hyuhyuam Temple – A temple with stunning ocean cliff scenery.
8️⃣ Daepo Port Namgyeong Buckwheat Noodles – Ending the day with buckwheat noodles.

🗓️ Day 3 (September 6th, Saturday)
1️⃣ Seorak-dong 'Seorak Hyanggiro' in Sokcho – A newly created healing trail for a walk.
2️⃣ Jumunjin Hundred Year Restaurant (Sponsored) – A refreshing bowl of Mulhoe (cold raw fish soup).

3️⃣ Jumunjin Changeunho – Buying snow crabs from a regular vendor.
4️⃣ Gangneung Bread Cafe – Purchasing the popular Injeolmi bread (rice cake bread).

Day 1 Detailed Itinerary
Course 1: Visit Jumunjin Marine Museum, famous for the Dongpa meat stone featured on TV.
The museum exhibits various natural specimens, including dried marine life, shells, coral, and crustaceans. Some of these are endangered or rare species, making it an educational place.

Course 2: Dinner at Gangneung Inha Teacher (Sponsored)
Course 3: Stay at Yangyang Mobidic Hotel with ocean views (Sponsored)

Day 2 Detailed Itinerary
Course 1: Namae Port Observatory (Sunrise Spot)
Course 2: Lunch at Gangneung Robinson Crab & Raw Fish Restaurant Jumunjin Main Branch (Sponsored) with ocean views.
Course 3: Jumunjin Lighthouse

Course 4: Jumunjin Sonbawi Rock
Course 5: Anmok Beach Coffee Street in Gangneung
Course 6: Gyeongpo Beach
Course 7: Hyuhyuam Temple / Course 8: Daepo Port Namgyeong Buckwheat Noodles

Day 3 Detailed Itinerary
Course 1: Seorak-dong 'Seorak Hyanggiro' in Sokcho (Good for walks)
Course 2: Lunch with Mulhoe at Jumunjin Hundred Year Restaurant (Sponsored)
Course 3: Purchase red snow crab at Jumunjin Changeunho
Course 4: Gangneung Bread Cafe







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