3 days 2 nights in Yangyang for friends
First visit, 3 days: a route through Jukdo, Ingu & Namae → Osaek, Hangyeryeong & Seomyeon → Naksan & Mulchi. 20 stops, estimated cost about ₩220,000 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 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
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)
4 min walk · ~280 m
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 · ~230 m
12:43
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 · ~80 m
13:56
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)
~11 min by car · 1.0 km
14:57
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)
~16 min by car · 3.0 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)
7 min walk · ~520 m
19:07
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 mindParking 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.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Day 2 · Osaek, Hangyeryeong & Seomyeon
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 22:24. 7 stops, about ₩75,000 per person.
09:00
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)
~51 min by car · 16.5 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)
~45 min by car · 14.3 km
13:15
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)
~42 min by car · 12.9 km
16:27
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)
~19 min by car · 4.2 km
17:46
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)
~33 min by car · 9.7 km
19:19
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)
5 min walk · ~360 m
20:24
The carbonated spring here is unusual among Korea's hot springs, with a slightly fizzy, mi…
2 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on Daecheongbong-gil in Osaek, a short walk from the village car park and the spring. Buses to Osaek are infrequent. (Show a driver: 오색탄산온천)
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.
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 3 · Naksan & Mulchi
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:40. 6 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.
09:00
Naksan Beach is a long, gently curved stretch of pale sand with a pine belt behind it and …
1 hr 30 min · Free · From the public car park on the beach side you step straight onto the sand. Local buses toward Naksan run from Yangyang town; check current routes. (Show a driver: 낙산해수욕장)
11 min walk · ~780 m
11:40
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)
~11 min by car · 1.1 km
12:51
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
13:57
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)
10 min walk · ~710 m
15:07
Jeongam Beach is the northernmost of the Naksan-area beaches, a calm stretch of sand where…
1 hr · Free · Follow signs from the coastal road near Mulchi toward Jeongam-ri and park near the beach. Public transport is awkward, so a car or taxi is easiest. (Show a driver: 정암해변)
~15 min by car · 2.7 km
17:40
Mulhoe is a cold, spicy raw-fish bowl eaten with ice-chilled broth, and this restaurant in…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It stands in the building row facing Naksan Beach; walk over from the beach car park. Buses from Yangyang town stop near the beach as well. (Show a driver: 낙산해신물회)
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.