3 days 2 nights in Yangyang for travelers with parents
Parents, 3 days: Osaek hot spring and mountain-herb meals: a route through Osaek, Hangyeryeong & Seomyeon → Naksan & Mulchi → Jukdo, Ingu & Namae. 15 stops, estimated cost about ₩230,000 per person (excluding lodging).
Based on a car or rental · Walking: Moderate · Timetable includes travel time
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 · Osaek, Hangyeryeong & Seomyeon
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 5 stops, about ₩85,000 per person.
10:00
This small farming village lets visitors pound steamed rice with a wooden mallet, then sha…
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · The village is in Seo-myeon, reached by road from Yangyang town; park in the open ground at the entrance. Public transport is limited, so go by car. (Show a driver: 송천떡마을)
~17 min by car · 3.4 km
11:40
Pure buckwheat noodles have a nutty aroma and a delicate chew that differs from the usual makguksu.
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is in Seo-myeon village in Gorindol-gil, with parking in front. A car is needed. (Show a driver: 범부메밀국수)
~51 min by car · 16.5 km
13:21
Hangyeryeong is the mountain pass on Route 44 that links the east coast with inland Gangwo…
50 min · Free · Drive up Route 44 from Osaek or down from Inje; there is no regular bus to the summit, so a car is needed. (Show a driver: 한계령휴게소)
~47 min by car · 15.1 km
14:58
This little tea house is a place to slow down.
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is in Nonhwa-gil village in Seo-myeon, with a small open space nearby for parking. A car is needed. (Show a driver: 티하우스19)
~31 min by car · 8.9 km
17:40
Baeksuk, a whole chicken simmered gently with herbs and rice, is the sort of restaurant me…
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · It sits on Seorak-ro in Seo-myeon, about five minutes from Osaek by car, with its own lot. (Show a driver: 각두골)
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.
Day 2 · Naksan & Mulchi
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:40. 5 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.
10:00
Mulchi is a modest working harbour, the kind of place where the main entertainment is watc…
50 min · Free · Drive in from the coastal road at the Mulchi entrance and park in the open area by the quay. Local buses between Sokcho and Yangyang stop nearby; confirm times locally. (Show a driver: 물치항)
~15 min by car · 2.7 km
11:40
Makguksu is the buckwheat noodle dish of Gangwon Province, and this big roadside restauran…
50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It sits beside the coastal road near Seorak Beach with its own car park. A taxi from Naksan takes only a few minutes. (Show a driver: 범바우막국수)
7 min walk · ~500 m
12:37
Seorak Beach is a short drive north of Naksan and gets far fewer day trippers.
1 hr · Free · By car it is about five minutes north of Naksan Beach along the coastal road; park in the lanes near the beach. Bus service is limited, so a taxi from Naksan is practical. (Show a driver: 설악해변)
6 min walk · ~440 m
13:43
This multi-storey bakery cafe stands along the coastal road and is built around its windows.
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · It faces the coastal road near Seorak Beach with a large car park. A taxi from Naksan takes about five minutes. (Show a driver: 바다뷰제빵소)
~12 min by car · 1.6 km
17:40
This family-style restaurant on the road to Naksansa serves fish soups and braises, the so…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the lane leading to the Naksansa entrance, within walking distance of the temple car park. By bus, get off at the Naksansa stop. (Show a driver: 낙산전북팔도식당)
What to bring and keep in mindFor 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.
Day 3 · Jukdo, Ingu & Namae
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 19:00. 5 stops, about ₩85,000 per person.
10:00
Hyuhyuam is a small temple on the shore where large flat rocks reach into the sea.
1 hr · Free · It lies beside Route 7 in Hyeonnam-myeon, with a dedicated lot. It takes about five minutes by car from Jukdo Beach. (Show a driver: 휴휴암)
~11 min by car · 1.2 km
11:40
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)
3 min walk · ~100 m
12:43
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)
5 min walk · ~370 m
13:38
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)
~18 min by car · 3.9 km
17:40
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)
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.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.