Sokcho
Sokcho is the gateway to Seoraksan National Park, one of Korea's most dramatic mountain landscapes with jagged granite peaks and ancient temples. The city's fish market and raw fish restaurants along the harbor make it a seafood destination in its own right.
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Best Time to Visit
October for Seoraksan's legendary autumn foliage, or June to August for hiking in mild mountain temperatures
From Seoul
Express Bus ~2h 30min
Local Food
Ojingeo Sundae (Squid Sausage), Abai Sundae
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