A Seaside Journey Along Yangyang's National Route 7

A variety of themes coexist along Yangyang's coastline, stretching from Jigyeong-ri Beach to Hajodae. There is plenty to enjoy on this never-boring seaside journey — Namae Port and Namae Village, well known as a film location and fishing village experience; Hyuhyuam Hermitage, where oddly shaped rocks meet the sea; Hajodae, cherished by Joseon dynasty founding meritorious officials Ha Ryun and Jo Jun; and the Jukdojeong Pavilion trail, where the rolling sea unfolds beautifully before you.

Along the way

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   Hajodae

   하조대

   Standing atop a rocky cliff jutting out over the coast, alongside old pine trees, Hajodae offers a sweeping view of the vast East Sea the moment you stand there. Legend has it that Joseon founding meritorious officials 'Ha Ryun' and 'Jo Jun' once stayed here briefly, and that Hajodae was named by combining the two men's surnames.MoreLess

   

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   Jukdojeong Pavilion

   죽도정

   Jukdo, filled with the sound of waves and bamboo groves, is an island 1km in circumference and 53m high, its pine and bamboo trees lush in every season. Climbing up to Jukdojeong Pavilion offers a sweeping view of the wave-carved rocks of various shapes and the surrounding coastal scenery.MoreLess

   

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   Hyuhyuam Hermitage

   휴휴암

   Take the Yeongdong Expressway all the way to Gangneung, then the East Coast Expressway toward Sokcho, exit at Hyeonnam IC, head about 5km toward Sokcho, and past Namae Port you'll find Hyuhyuam Hermitage, located beside National Route 7 in Gwangjin-ri, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do — a hidden gem of scenic beauty on the East Coast. Hyuhyuam has a temple building that is only about a decade old, and looking out toward the sea from behind the temple, a broad rock shaped like a turtle spreads out beneath the water like a resting platform.MoreLess

   

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   Ibam Buckwheat Town

   입암메밀타운

   Ibam Buckwheat Town has a 40-year history. The son has taken over the family business from his late father, who once ran the buckwheat restaurant. Ibam Buckwheat Town mills buckwheat supplied by nearby farms itself, at its own buckwheat processing mill, before using it. * Inquiries/Information: 033-671-7447MoreLess

   

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   Namae Village Fishing Experience

   남애마을어촌체험

   This is a cozy fishing village clustered around Namae Port, one of Gangwon-do's three most beautiful harbors. Situated along National Route 7, it has easy access to direct seafood transport and is emerging as a hub of seafood production. A place where mountains and sea have long come together in harmony, its beautiful East Sea sunrises and the warm, easygoing temperament of its fishing folk draw large numbers of tourists and summer visitors, and its operation of a pristine public beach has greatly contributed to boosting local incomes.MoreLess

   

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   Namae Beach

   남애해변

   Namae-ri, which borders the beautiful lagoon of Maeho, has three beaches in total. Of these, the northernmost, Namae Beach, is the largest. Its sandy shore is about 2km long and 100m wide, with a gentle slope and an average depth of 1-2m, and its sand quality is fairly good.MoreLess

   

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   Jigyeong-ri Beach

   지경리해변

   Located on the border with Gangneung, with Namae Port nearby, this is a place to enjoy fresh seafood and live-fish sashimi. Behind the beach is a dense pine forest, and the sandy shore is wide and clean. It is the southernmost beach in the Seorak region, located in the southern part of Yangyang-gun, and is a small public beach operated and opened only in summer by Jigyeong-ri village.MoreLess

   

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