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2 days 1 night in Yangyang for solo travelers

Solo, 2 days: beach and temple walks: a route through Osaek, Hangyeryeong & Seomyeon → Hajodae, Gisamun & Dongho. 10 stops, estimated cost about ₩110,000 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 · Osaek, Hangyeryeong & Seomyeon

Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:30. 5 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.

09:00

Jujeongol Valley 주전골 Parks & nature

Jujeongol is a gorge walk that follows a stream through some of the most photogenic scenery on Seoraksan's eastern side.

2 hr 30 min · Free · Park at the Osaek village lot and walk to the Yaksu visitor centre where the trail begins. Public transport to Osaek is thin, so a car is practical. (Show a driver: 주전골)

~13 min by car · 1.8 km
11:43

Tobaki Sikdang 토박이식당 Meal

Tobaki means a local native, and this restaurant leans into mountain cooking: gondeure ric…

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the spring road in Osaek, a short walk from the village car park. By bus, the Osaek stop is a couple of minutes away on foot. (Show a driver: 토박이식당)

3 min walk · ~220 m
12:46

Osaek Yaksu Mineral Spring 오색약수 Parks & nature

Osaek Yaksu is a natural mineral spring at the foot of Seoraksan, famous for its rusty col…

40 min · Free · Drive up the Osaek road and park at the village lot; the spring is a short walk from the Seoraksan Yaksu visitor centre. Buses to Osaek from Yangyang town run, but infrequently. (Show a driver: 오색약수)

~38 min by car · 11.4 km
14:04

Lakezium 레이크지움 Cafe

Lakezium is a large lakeside cafe set among lawns and sculptures, with panoramic windows looking over the water.

1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · Follow the roads from Seo-myeon toward Yeongdeok Lake; the cafe has its own car park. Take a taxi if you have no car. (Show a driver: 레이크지움)

~33 min by car · 9.5 km
17:40

Gongganae Gamja Ongsimi 공가네감자옹심이 Meal

Ongsimi are small, chewy dumplings made from grated potato, a mountain-village staple of G…

50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is inside the market lanes, so walk from the market car park. Buses stop in town, within about ten minutes on foot. (Show a driver: 공가네감자옹심이)

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.

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.

Day 2 · Hajodae, Gisamun & Dongho

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:40. 5 stops, about ₩50,000 per person.

10:00

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)

~11 min by car · 1.0 km
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)

9 min walk · ~650 m
12:39

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)

10 min walk · ~730 m
14:09

Cafe Log 카페로그 Cafe

A peaceful book cafe tucked next to pine woods, just a few minutes inland from Hajodae.

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is on Songi-ro in Hyeonbuk-myeon, a few minutes by car from Hajodae, with its own lot. (Show a driver: 카페로그)

~17 min by car · 3.5 km
17:40

Susanhang Mulhoe 수산항물회 Meal

Jjaebok is a small shellfish found in these waters, and Susanhang makes it into mulhoe, soup and stews.

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on Seonsa-yujeok-ro with a large lot in front; a taxi from Yangyang town is simplest. (Show a driver: 수산항물회)

What to bring and keep in mind

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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