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2 days 1 night in Yangyang for couples

Couple, 2 days: Naksan sunrise and Hajodae seaside cafes: a route through Jukdo, Ingu & Namae → Hajodae, Gisamun & Dongho. 13 stops, estimated cost about ₩180,000 per person (excluding lodging).

The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Yangyang planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.

Day 1 · Jukdo, Ingu & Namae

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 20:07. 7 stops, about ₩85,000 per person.

10:00

Ingu Beach 인구해변 Parks & nature

Ingu is the energetic heart of the surf scene, with a beach, small cafes, bars and surf sh…

1 hr 10 min · Free · There is a paid public street car park near the beach on Ingu-hang-gil, which fills fast in peak season, so arrive early. (Show a driver: 인구해변)

3 min walk · ~230 m
11:40

Eochon Maeul Mulhoe Seopguk 어촌마을물회섭국 Meal

Seopguk is a clam-style soup from this coast, made with a local shellfish and brothy, mild, warming flavours.

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is at the entrance to Ingu harbour, a short walk from the public lot at Ingu Beach. (Show a driver: 어촌마을물회섭국)

4 min walk · ~280 m
12:44

Jukdo Beach 죽도해변 Parks & nature

Jukdo is the beach that put Yangyang on the surfing map.

1 hr 30 min · Free · Park in the public lot on Ingu-jungang-gil and walk. Buses along the coast stop at Ingu, but schedules are sparse. (Show a driver: 죽도해변)

7 min walk · ~490 m
14:21

Please Wait 플리즈웨잇 Cafe

A beachfront space that changes character through the day: coffee and light food in the da…

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is in the lane in front of Ingu Beach, a short walk from the public lot. (Show a driver: 플리즈웨잇)

5 min walk · ~370 m
15:16

Jukdojeong Pavilion 죽도정 Sights

Jukdojeong is a small pavilion at the summit of Jukdo, a little rock-and-pine island linked to the shore.

50 min · Free · Walk up from Jukdo Beach, where the stairs begin between the beach and Ingu. Use the public lot at Jukdo Beach. (Show a driver: 죽도정)

~19 min by car · 4.1 km
17:40

Dolbawi Hoetjip 돌바우횟집 Meal

A harbour-side raw-fish restaurant where the sashimi platters are made with wild fish, depending on the day's catch.

1 hr 20 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is in the harbour at Namae, with parking in the nearby open area. (Show a driver: 돌바우횟집)

7 min walk · ~520 m
19:07

Namae Port 남애항 Sights

Namae is a postcard-like fishing harbour, with boats tied up beneath low hills and small r…

1 hr · Free · Use the car park in front of the harbour on Maebawi-gil. Buses along the coast are infrequent, so a car or taxi is better. (Show a driver: 남애항)

What to bring and keep in mind

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

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 · Hajodae, Gisamun & Dongho

Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 6 stops, about ₩95,000 per person.

09:00

Hajodae Beach 하조대해수욕장 Parks & nature

Hajodae Beach is wide, sandy and backed by a cliff, which gives it a more dramatic shape t…

1 hr 20 min · Free · Use the beach car park on Hajodae-haean-gil; Hajodae itself is a walk away. Bus service is limited. (Show a driver: 하조대해수욕장)

9 min walk · ~650 m
11:40

Hajodae Makguksu 하조대막국수 Meal

A roomy noodle shop at the gate of the Hajodae area serving buckwheat noodles in cold brot…

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is at the Hajodae entrance on Hajodae 2-gil, close to the public lot. (Show a driver: 하조대막국수)

~10 min by car · 0.9 km
12:40

Surfyy Beach 서피비치 Fun & activities

Surfyy Beach is a beach club built around the surf culture that has transformed Yangyang's coast.

1 hr 40 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is at the south end of Hajodae Beach, close to the main beach car park. Taxis from Yangyang town can reach it easily. (Show a driver: 서피비치)

5 min walk · ~370 m
14:25

The Stand on Hajo Bay 더스탠드온하조베이 Cafe

This beachfront complex contains a cafe, a restaurant and a rooftop terrace, so you can ad…

1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It faces Hajodae Beach on Hajodae-haean-gil, so the beach car park is the closest. (Show a driver: 더스탠드온하조베이)

~12 min by car · 1.4 km
15:47

Hajodae 하조대 Sights

Hajodae is a promontory where weathered cliffs, twisted pines and a small pavilion look ou…

1 hr 10 min · Free · Drive to the Hajodae car park and walk up the path. From Yangyang town, it takes about twenty minutes by car; buses are infrequent. Yangyang Airport is relatively close. (Show a driver: 하조대)

~12 min by car · 1.4 km
17:40

Sampal Hoetjip 삼팔횟집 Meal

This raw-fish house stands in the fishing village of Gisamun and serves the usual East Coa…

1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is at the entrance to Gisamun port, with parking around the shop. Local buses run along the coast but a taxi is easier. (Show a driver: 삼팔횟집)

What to bring and keep in mind

Some 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.

For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

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