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• Information
  Introduction
  Sokcho Expo Tower in the area of Cheongchoho Lake, Joyang-dong, is an observatory tower set in a park surrounded by mountains and lakes.
  
  The tower is 73.4m in height and can accommodate up to 100 visitors at once. From the observation platform, visitors can enjoy a complete view of the Sokcho area, including Ulsanbawi Rock and Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, the East Sea and downtown Sokcho. The view around sunset is especially picturesque and the migratory bird habitat of Cheongchoho Lake is also located near the tower.
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open year-round)
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-22:00
  * Last admission at 21:40
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Facility Utilization Fees
  Adults (ages 19-64): Individuals 2,500 won / Groups 2,300 won
  Teenagers (ages 13-18): Individuals 2,000 won / Groups 1,800 won
  Children (ages 5-12): Individuals 1,500 won / Groups 1,300 won
  
  * Free admission: People with disabilities, Children (age 5 or under), senior citizens (age 65 and over), etc.
  * Groups: 20 people and more
  
  Available Facilities
  * Observatory: The 15-story building consists of a sales corner for souvenirs and a photo exhibition for tourist spots in the area of Seorak, a vending machine, telescopes, chairs and tables to enjoy the whole view of Sokcho.
  
  * Expo Memorial Hall – IMAX movie screenings for group of 20 or more people
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Cheongchoho Lake (청초호)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves
    Cheongchoho Lake, located in the center of Sokcho City, is a large natural lake with a circumference of 5 m and an area of 1.3 km2. The source water originates ...

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    Sokcho Beach (속초해수욕장)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands
    First opened in 1976, Sokcho Beach is one of Korea's most popular beaches. It is located a short walking distance from Sokcho Express Bus Terminal, making it po...

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    Yeongnangho Lake (영랑호)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves
    Yeongnangho Lake is a deep and large lake with a circumference of 7.8 km, an area of about 1.2 km2, and a depth of over 8 m, formed by the development of coasta...

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    Abai Village Ferry (아바이마을 갯배)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Others
    Gaetbae (boat without engine) is an exotic means of transportation to cross the Abai Village at the mouth of Cheongchoho Lake. It is a rapid means of traveling ...

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    Abai Village (아바이 마을)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Ports/ Fishing Villages/ Lighthouses
    Located in Cheongho-dong, Abai Village bears a history of displaced people’s distress. The village was formed by refugees of the Korean War from North Korea, ma...

• Accommodation

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    With U [Korea Quality] / 위드유 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    (Korea Quality Premier Class) WITH U is both a guesthouse and a mini-hotel located in front of the Sokcho Express Bus Terminal in Sokcho, Gangwon-do. It’s also...

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    Sokcho Hütte[Korea Quality] / 속초휘테[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Guest House
    Despite being a guesthouse, Sokcho Hutte’s strong price-quality ratio has earned itself ratings as high as famous hotels in online reservation websites. It is e...

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    Hotel Amaranth [Korea Quality] / 호텔 아마란스 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    The hotel was named “amaranth,” meaning “unfading flower or legendary flower,” hoping that it will be an excellent hotel that maintains its high quality for gue...

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    Cheoksan Spatel [Korea Quality] / (주)척산온천휴양촌 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Opened in 1985, Cheoksan Spatel is a natural hot springs with strong alkaline water at 53℃, formed 4000 m below sea level. The water is said to be highly effect...

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    Helios Motel [Korea Quality] / 헬리오스모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Helios Motel is located in the northernmost part of the East Coast in Sokcho, Gangwon-do. The motel is named after the god and personification of the sun in Gre...

• Restaurants

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    Hansongjeong Garden (한송정가든)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Hansongjeong Garden is owned by a first-rate chef who only uses carefully selected ingredients. The owner-chef won the Grand Prize in the SIFE Seoul Internation...

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    Odaeyang Hoetjip (오대양횟집)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Odaeyang Hoetjip, located in Jangsahang Port is sure to satisfy the most discriminating of customers. It’s located conveniently close to Seoraksan Mountain, Wat...

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    Ilchulbong Hoetjip (일출봉횟집)

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Opened more than 20 years ago, Ilchulbong Hoetjip offers a beautiful view of the East Sea with delicious fresh hoe (sliced raw fish). Using top-of-the-line seas...

• Shopping

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    Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market (Formerly, Jungang Market) (속초 관광수산시장 (구: 중앙시장))

    Region : Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    The Sokcho Tourist Fish Market, an essential tourist attraction in Sokcho, offers all sorts of things. The market includes a large building with a basement and ...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Express/Intercity Bus]
  From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or Sangbong Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus or express bus bound for Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal or Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.
  
  [Local Bus]
  Take Bus 9 from Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop at Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and get off at Buyeong APT Bus Stop. (2 bus stops away)
  Walk right 300m toward the expo tower.
  
  Or, take Bus 9-1 from Intercity Bus Terminal Bus Stop at Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal and get off at Joyang Post Office Bus Stop. (10 bus stops away)
  Walk right 250m to reach the expo tower.
  
  

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