Daepo-dong Travel Guide
Sokcho
Visit Daepo-dong
Popular places to visit
Daepo Port
Explore the waterfront in Sokcho with a trip to Daepo Port. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Sokcho Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sokcho Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sokcho. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.
Dongmyeong Port
Explore the waterfront in Sokcho with a trip to Dongmyeong Port. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Seorak Waterpia
Make a splash in the hot-spring swimming pools and hot tubs, enjoy the picturesque mountain views and ride into The Maelstrom.
Yeongnangho Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yeongnangho Lake during your travels in Sokcho. Amble around the area's parks or seek out its hiking trails.
Sinheungsa Temple
Amid the majestic mountains of Seoraksan National Park sits an ancient Zen Buddhist temple and a monument to a peaceful unification for Korea.
Things to do
Full-Day Tour in Mt. Seorak & Nami (+Rail Bike Option)
Mt. Seorak+Nami Island+Garden of Morning Calm Day Trip from Seoul
[Premium Private Tour] Mt Seorak & East Sea or Nami island from Seoul
Top hotels in Daepo-dong
Ramada Sokcho Hotel
It was ok
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Cassia Sokcho
We were not able to check in even though we arrived at the hotel at 6 PM, we had to wait about an hour. It was rather frustrating since our room was a family suit, one of the largest one in the hotel. Cleaning service was neither good. I had to request a re cleaning.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Spa Pension Basso
Fantastic stay! The room was clean, good facilities in the kitchen, close to Sokcho and Seoraksan, the owners were lovely, nice space to get free coffee downstairs, AMAZING after our stay HOT TUB and the owner did a drop off for us in Sokcho.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2021
Hotel Maremons
While the service was friendly, I felt the hotel itself was not as advertised. The hotel itself seemed a little outdated. The bed was dreadfully hard and the pool was drained and closed. Overall it was pretty underwhelming.
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025
Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort
Sokcho Mari Vista Hotel
The view of Seoraksan was amazing from my room! It was completely worth it. The room was warm in the winter, clean (brand new everything), and bed was very comfortable. I loved the ondol and double balcony doors to keep out cold air and traffic noise. The staff were very friendly, and they provided ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Daepo-dong
Abai Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Abai Village and surrounding area, you can visit Cheongcho Lake and Dongmyeong Port.
Cheongho-dong
Though Cheongho-dong may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cheongcho Lake and Dongmyeong Port.
Seorak-dong
If you're spending some time in Seorak-dong, Seorak Cable Car and Seoraksan National Park are top sights worth seeing.
