Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion 영금정
Sokcho · Jungang Market & Dongmyeong · Sights
A small pavilion sits on rocks at the northern end of the harbor, and waves crash beneath it with a deep boom that locals compare to a zither's sound, which is where the name comes from. You can walk out on the platform and look across the open sea, and the spot is a favorite for sunrise watchers. Entry is free.
The rocks and decking can be slippery, so wear shoes with grip, and keep clear of the edge when waves are high. Because it is exposed, bring a windbreaker in cooler months. Opening hours and access may change in bad weather.
A taxi from the Express Bus Terminal takes about 10 minutes, and a city bus stops nearby. A small public parking area is available. (Show a driver: 영금정)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 영금정
- Best time to visit
- Sunrise, or at dusk when the lighthouse above begins to glow.
- Pair it with
- Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory is directly above, Dongmyeong Port is beside it, and Yujin Gejjim is a short drive.
- Great for
- Couples, Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A rock pavilion on the sea, free to enter. Wave spray makes the platform slippery, so wear shoes with grip and stay away from the edges in rough seas.