A serene coastal Buddhist hermitage known for its scenic ocean views, a giant Guanyin statue, and a flat seaside rock (Yeonhwadae) where visitors can feed swarms of dace fish in clear waters.
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하조대해수욕장
A 1.5-km-long beach with fine, white sand. It is a famous spot for snorkeling in Yangyang. It is 1.5km long, 100m wide, 7,562.5㎡ wide, and 0.5 to 1.5m deep, 12km south of Yangyang-gun and 1km north of the 38th parallel. Behind the beach, pine forests are dense, and in the pine forest, there is Hajodae, a hexagonal pavilion where Ha-ryun (河崙) and Jo-jo (趙浚), the founding contributors of the Joseon Dynasty, spent their last years.
서피비치
Surfing is the main place. However, it is a hot place for young Koreans these days, such as food and famous photo zones in Korea. It's a unique thing to find in Korea because it's decorated in an exotic way.
남애항
Namaehang Port, one of the three most beautiful ports in Gangwon State, is also the filming location for the hit movie "Whale Hunting" in the 1980s. The Namae Port Skywalk is not higher than other observation decks, so it is easy to walk and is divided into 1st and 2nd floors, so you can see the sea.
죽도정
Jukdo was an island in the past, but now it is said to have been named Jukdo due to the dense pine porridge throughout the year. Jukdojeong Pavilion is a resting place completed in 1965 with the support of local administration and voluntarily raised by residents, and the tranquil space and sea scenery go well together.
양양국제공항
South Korea spent a great deal of money building airports all over the country. Yangyang airport is probably the best example of this, having an infamous reputation of being a fully functional international airport with hardly any flights at all.
쏠비치양양오션플레이
It is a water park that uses seawater directly raised from the clean sea on the east coast. Outside, you can enjoy open-air bath, outdoor pool, and event bath while looking at the East Sea. It's operated by the resort, so you can even solve the accommodation.