Yangyang (양양) is in Gangwon. It is the name of a small town and of a bigger county of which it is the capital. It used to be an unpopular tourist destination compared to Sokcho and Gangneung, but it became famous for surfing and now attracts about 15.22 million tourists a year. Yangyang is an area famous for its beautiful beaches and natural scenery. It is where the southern and eastern coasts meet, and the clear and clean sea stands out. In Yangyang, you can enjoy various beach activities such as bathing and surfing.
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Yangyang is a small coastal town (population: 28,000 in 2022) and a county in the very north east of South Korea in Gangwon province. In the east, there are beaches, ports, and ports as it faces the east coast. In the west, there are many mountainous areas such as Hangaryeong Pass and Seoraksan Mountain. Yangyang General Passenger Terminal Tourist Information Center ☏ +82 033-670-2397~8, It provides various tourism information about Yangyang-gun. The original place name was 'Yangju' from Goryeo to the early Joseon Dynasty.
Foreign tourism taxi, ☏ +82 033-670-2397. 10:00-17:00 (Reception time). Yangyang-gun operates foreign tourist taxis. Up to four people can take a taxi. You can apply online or at the tourist information center at Yangyang General Passenger Terminal. ₩20,000 for 3 hours of use, ₩15,000₩ per hour of additional time. (updated Oct 2023)
1 Naksansa (낙산사), ☏ +82 33-672-2448. every day 06:00 - 17:30 - Entrance/Pet is not allowed until 17:30 (No moving place, no dog car). Possibly the main draw of Yangyang besides the ocean. Beautiful temple area with both mountain and ocean views. ₩4,000 entry fee. (updated Aug 2020) 2 Naksan Beach (낙산해수욕장), 59, Haemaji-gil, Ganghyeon-myeon, ☏ +82 033-670-2518. Yangyang's main beach with swimming opportunities and parasol rental. Located 16 kilometers south of Sokcho (束草), it is considered one of the most popular beaches in the East Coast region along with Gyeongpodae Beach.
1 Naksansa Temple Stay (낙산사 템플스테이), 100, Naksansa-ro, Ganghyeon-myeon, ☏ +82 033-672-2417, naksansa@templestay.com. It is located at the foot of Obongsan Mountain, one of the three famous mountains in Gwandong along with Geumgangsan Mountain and Seoraksan Mountain. In particular, Naksansa Temple is located in a place where you can see the East Sea at a glance. Temple Stay is a traditional cultural experience program that experiences the daily life of a practitioner in a mountain temple where the 1,700-year history and culture of Korean Buddhism live. The programs are divided into experience type and rest type, and various programs are held every time.
The line of restaurants along Naksan Beach mostly offer dishes with raw fish. For solo travellers, Hoe-deop-bap (회덮밥) is a good meal choice. In the street Naksan-sa-ro (낙산사로), also nearby, the focus is more on baked/grilled fish. If looking for a vegetarian main dish, quite delicious Deodeok-gui (더덕구이) can be found here, too. Pine Mushroom Village (송이버섯마을), 339, Wol-li,Yangyang-eup, ☏ +82 0507-1320-3145. 11:00-20:00. It is a restaurant that has appeared in several Korean restaurant broadcasts, and is famous for shabu-shabu, bulgogi, and hot pot with pine mushrooms, a specialty of Yangyang.
1 Please Wait (플리즈 웨잇), 28-23, Ingu-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon (셔틀버스 운행), ☏ +82 1577-8647. It is a cafe located on the main street of Yangridan-gil. It operates as a cafe during the day and a pub at night. (updated Dec 2023) 2 Cafe Pinetree (파인트리), 56, Haesongcheon-ro, Hyeonnam-myeon, ☏ +82 0507-1406-5641. 10:00-20:00. You can drink coffee at Korean traditional hanok. (updated Oct 2023) 3 P.E.I. coffee, 3539, Donghae-daero, Ganghyeon-myeon (if you use public transportation, it takes 3 minutes on foot from the Mulchi three-way station), ☏ +82 0507-1339-3389. 10:00-20:00. It is a large cafe with three floors, and the top is a rooftop.
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