3 days 2 nights in Sokcho for families with kids
Family, 3 days: sea and activities: a route through Yeongnang Lake & Jangsa Port → Seoraksan & Nohak-dong → Cheongho-dong & Sokcho Beach. 20 stops, estimated cost about ₩310,000 per person (excluding lodging).
Based on a car or rental · Walking: Heavy · Timetable includes travel time
The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Sokcho planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.
Day 1 · Yeongnang Lake & Jangsa Port
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 21:24. 7 stops, about ₩155,000 per person.
10:00
Hot-spring water feeds the pools at this large water park, so swimming is comfortable even in cool seasons.
3 hr 20 min · Over ₩30,000 · From Sokcho, take a taxi (about 20 minutes) or a local bus toward Seoraksan and walk from the stop. Parking is available. (Show a driver: 설악워터피아)
~24 min by car · 6.3 km
13:44
Steamed whole crab is the only reason to come here, so be prepared for a hands-on meal wit…
1 hr 20 min · Over ₩30,000 · A short taxi ride from the Express Bus Terminal, around 10 minutes. (Show a driver: 유진게찜)
~11 min by car · 1.1 km
15:15
If you have ever wanted to try fishing without buying gear, this pier offers a beginner-friendly option.
1 hr 20 min · Under ₩10,000 · At Jangsa Port; a taxi from the Express Bus Terminal takes about 20 minutes. (Show a driver: 장사항바다낚시체험공원)
~11 min by car · 1.0 km
16:46
Gelato in small tubs and cones, with flavors that range from classic milk and chocolate to…
40 min · Under ₩10,000 · In Yeongnang-dong; a taxi from the Express Bus Terminal takes about 10 minutes. (Show a driver: 라또래요)
~12 min by car · 1.4 km
17:38
A seaside park stretches along the breakwater, with grass, benches and short boardwalks leading to the water.
50 min · Free · At Jangsa Port; a taxi from the Express Bus Terminal takes about 20 minutes. (Show a driver: 장사항바다숲공원)
5 min walk · ~390 m
18:33
Red crab, boiled the moment it arrives, is the specialty of this harbor-side restaurant.
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · At Jangsa Port; a taxi from the Express Bus Terminal takes about 20 minutes. (Show a driver: 장사항홍게사랑)
11 min walk · ~780 m
19:54
A calm lagoon, rimmed by willows and pines, lies just north of the city center.
1 hr 30 min · Free · A taxi from the Express Bus Terminal takes about 10 minutes, and city buses stop at the lake. Free parking is near the entrance. (Show a driver: 영랑호)
What to bring and keep in mindParking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.
Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Day 2 · Seoraksan & Nohak-dong
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 19:30. 7 stops, about ₩95,000 per person.
09:00
Snack-themed attractions are common in Korea, and this one is aimed at families who want a…
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · Take a taxi or drive about 15 minutes from downtown Sokcho toward Seoraksan; there is parking on site. Navigation apps recognize the Korean name. (Show a driver: 과자의성)
6 min walk · ~410 m
11:40
Soft tofu stew is a defining dish of Sokcho, and this restaurant makes its tofu fresh each…
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · Take a taxi from Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal in about 15 minutes, or ride a bus toward Seoraksan and get off in Nohak-dong. Parking is limited. (Show a driver: 초당본점순두부)
~11 min by car · 1.1 km
12:41
Soaking in hot spring water after a day of hiking is a classic Korean reward, and this hil…
1 hr 40 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · From Sokcho take a bus toward Seoraksan and get off in Nohak-dong, or take a taxi in about 15 minutes. (Show a driver: 척산온천휴양촌)
6 min walk · ~450 m
14:27
If you have just stepped out of the nearby hot springs, this little coffee shop is a pleasant place to cool down.
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · Take a bus toward Seoraksan and get off in Dopyeong or Nohak-dong, or catch a taxi in about 15 minutes from downtown. (Show a driver: 도평커피)
~11 min by car · 1.2 km
15:28
After the Korean War, thousands of people from the northern half of the peninsula were str…
50 min · Free · Take a local bus toward Sokcho city museum from the bus terminals, or ride a taxi in about 10 minutes. Parking is available on site. (Show a driver: 속초실향민문화촌)
~10 min by car · 0.9 km
17:40
Mountain vegetable meals are a specialty of the Seorak foothills, and this restaurant serv…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · By taxi it is about 15 minutes from downtown Sokcho. Drivers can use the Korean name in navigation, and a small parking lot is on site. (Show a driver: 점봉산산채)
~20 min by car · 4.7 km
19:00
A Ferris wheel on the beach turns a quick sightseeing stop into a surprisingly satisfying one.
30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · A short walk from the northern end of Sokcho Beach; from the Express Bus Terminal it is about 10 minutes by taxi. (Show a driver: 속초아이)
What to bring and keep in mindSome stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Keep about an hour free in the afternoon so the kids can rest.
Day 3 · Cheongho-dong & Sokcho Beach
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:20. 6 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.
09:00
Families from the northeast fled here during the Korean War, expecting to return home soon…
1 hr 20 min · Under ₩10,000 · From Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, it is a short taxi ride to the raft landing near the market. (Show a driver: 청호동 아바이마을)
~12 min by car · 1.4 km
11:40
Walk in from the beach, choose a mix of shellfish, and the staff will set up a grill or stone-pot at your table.
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · About a 10-minute walk from the south end of Sokcho Beach; a taxi from the Express Bus Terminal takes about 10 minutes. (Show a driver: 조개상회)
3 min walk · ~130 m
12:43
A long, sandy beach lined with pines forms the city's seaside heart, and its gentle slope …
1 hr 30 min · Free · From Sokcho Express Bus Terminal it is about a 10-minute taxi ride. City buses also stop along the beach road. (Show a driver: 속초해수욕장)
~11 min by car · 1.2 km
14:24
This branch of a well-known Korean cafe chain sits beside the coastal trail, so it makes a…
40 min · Under ₩10,000 · At the entrance to the Oeongchi coastal path; from Daepo Port it is about a 10-minute walk, or take a taxi from downtown in roughly 15 minutes. (Show a driver: 투썸플레이스 속초외옹치점)
11 min walk · ~790 m
15:15
The city's largest fishing harbor is a working port first and a tourist stop second.
1 hr 20 min · Under ₩10,000 · From Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, take a local bus toward Daepo Port, about 25 minutes, or a taxi in around 15. Public parking is next to the market. (Show a driver: 대포항)
3 min walk · ~120 m
17:40
Cold buckwheat noodles, called makguksu, are a regional comfort food, and this restaurant …
40 min · Under ₩10,000 · A short walk from the entrance of Daepo Port; local bus to Daepo Port takes about 25 minutes from the bus terminals. (Show a driver: 남경막국수)
What to bring and keep in mindPalaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Keep about an hour free in the afternoon so the kids can rest.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.