Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory is a great place to take in the East Sea, the coastline, downtown Sokcho, and Seoraksan Mountain together. The climb up the stairs to the top takes around 20–30 minutes, and the sea breeze made it a refreshing outing. Admission is free, the observatory is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it welcomes visitors year-round.
PopularI’ve put together photos of the breads at Sungsimdang Daejeon Station, with prices and brief taste reviews for 31 varieties. We waited about 20–30 minutes to enter the station branch, while certain breads, including fried soboro, were available through a separate line. This guide compares what each Sungsimdang store sells and where to buy siru cakes, with information on nearby bread storage.
A guide to the Gyeongju walking course from Daereungwon to Cheomseongdae and Donggung and Wolji. During the day, we recommend Daereungwon with its lush green fields and royal tombs; at night, Cheomseongdae and Donggung and Wolji are stunning with their lighting and night views. All three are open from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM — Daereungwon and Cheomseongdae are free, while Donggung and Wolji costs 3,000 KRW per adult.
PopularThe Miffy Store sits inside a hanok building on Hwangnidan-gil, and the Gyeongju-exclusive Seokguram Miffy is the signature item. Keyrings are around 15,000–16,000 KRW, making them affordable for both souvenirs and gifts. There's no wait on Friday afternoons, but Saturdays require about 15 minutes of waiting outside.