Sokcho
# Sokcho

Sokcho (속초) es una ciudad ubicada en la provincia de Gangwon, Corea del Sur.

## Comprender

Sokcho tiene una población aproximada de 84 mil habitantes, y es una ciudad bastante tranquila, conocida por ser la puerta de entrada al Parque Nacional Seoraksan, que está a 30 minutos en autobús desde la terminal de autobuses. Además, la Zona desmilitarizada se ubica a una hora hacia el norte en autobús desde la terminal de autobuses. La ciudad cuenta con playas y áreas para ver el Mar del Este (o Mar de Japón).

## Llegar
### En autobús

Buses leave from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal (Gangbyeon Station Line 2) to Sokcho every 30 minutes.
From Chuncheon, they are 17 buses per day leaving from 06:15 until 20:00. The ride takes 2 hours and costs ₩13,400. Buses from Gangneung costs ₩6,300.

### En tren

No trains serve Sokcho.

### En ferry

Sokcho also serves as the terminal for ferries from Zarubino near Vladivostok on the Russian east coast.

## Desplazarse
### En autobús

Sokcho is a sprawling city. The buses are infrequent for a Korean city. The two bus terminals (intercity and express) are at some distance from one another. City buses leave regularly for Seoraksan National Park. The bus leaves irregularly for Osaek (south Seoraksan) from the intercity bus terminal.

## Ver

* Abai Village. A small village of North Korean expats. Located just off the main street, a hand drawn (called Gaetbae and only ₩200) ferry will take you across the river to this charming village. You can even pull the boat across as a kind of "exercise." There isn't much to see in the village itself, but it served as scenery for the TV drama "Autumn in My Heart" and serves excellent Abai Sundae, a local speciality and probably the best sundae (not the eponymous dessert) in Korea. Instead of pork casings and blood, this variety uses squid for both the casing and filing. Rice, squid, seasonings and vegetables are cooked and then stuffed inside the cavity of the squid, which is then cooked whole. Then the squid 'sausage' is sliced. It's different in size and has a unique flavor from other sundae in Korea.última edición: sin información
* East Sea. See the East Sea / Sea of Japan The beaches are not the most beautiful in the world but at night you might get to see a lot of Korean groups burning fireworks at the beach. There are numerous pagodas and observation areas for sunsets with fishing ships in the foreground. Also, the Lighthouse Observatory offers a better-than-average view of the East Sea.última edición: sin información

## Hacer

* Visitar the Seoraksan National Park
* Sokcho Beach. Only "open" from approximately July 10 - August 20, but still worth a visit when the beach is "closed", but you can still get on the beach.última edición: sin información
* Biking. Take a bike ride around Yeongnangho Lake The lake funnels into the East Sea and takes about an hour on bike to get fully around the lake. Some stops along the way include Bombawi, a rock shaped like a crouched tiger which offers views of downtown, pagodas and temples.última edición: sin información

## Comprar

If you're lost without an essential and are having trouble finding it try the E-mart near the express bus terminal. Also, fans of dried squid can find a whole package of squid for only ₩10,000, which is the same price, if not less, that most restaurants sell one squid for.

## Comer

* Sokcho is known for raw fish. It can be quite expensive in restaurants (₩70,000 for two).
* Sundubu (soft tofu) can be found in the streets of the tofu towns such as Sinheung Sundubu and Haksapyeong Sundubu. Made from pure Mt. Seoraksan water and seawater, it's chemincal free, nutritious, tasty and only ₩5,000 in some areas.
* Sokcho offers a unique twist to sundae (again, not the eponymous desert) by using squid instead of pork intestines. The squid sundae consists of squid stir-fry, made with noodles and blood sausage, with carrots, onions, seaweed and spices mixed together, covered in egg yolk and fried. It runs about ₩10,000 per dish.
* 38.212128.5931 Wangshiprigoihanmadang (왕십리구이한마당), Rodeo St (Walk toward the harbor from the intercity bus terminal and turn left at the three-way intersection.). ☎ +82 33-636-7849. For ten thousand won, you can eat an unlimited amount of meat, octopus, fish, and mandu. All of the standard types of pork are available, and they even have chicken marinated in some yellow stuff. Many foreigners staying at the House Hostel go there because the proprietor duly recommends it to everyone. There are also stray cats that lurk around which are fun to feed the fish to as long as you don't get caught doing it. Because many places do not serve alcohol and ice cream together, it is important to make an elusive makeoli-ice cream float if you patronize this fine establishment. 🕓 6PM - 12AM. Precio: ₩10000.última edición: sin información

## Beber

Sokcho is not filled with the plethora of hofs (restaurants with a drinking atmosphere), but almost all restaurants serve beer and soju (sweet potato wine, 20% proof) for ₩3,000 per liter of beer, 500 mL of soju. Hofs do exist, but are scattered, and mostly empty.

## Dormir

* 38.20897128.592511 The House Hostel, 452-5 Dongmyeong-dong. ☎ +82 33-633-3477, +82 17-713-0550, ✉: yoohj73@hanmail.net. A three minute walk from Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal and City Hall. Cheap accommodation in the central hub of Sokcho. Facilities include free internet access, free laundry, free bike rentals, guest kitchen and common room. Also, comes with an excellent staff fluent in English and serves you with a smile. Booking in advance is recommended since the place is popular with tourists. Precio: Dorm: ₩18,000-30,000, Double: ₩35,000-60,000.última edición: ago 2015 (la información puede estar desactualizada)
* 38.20787128.593052 James BLuE Hostel, 466-35 Dongmyeong-dong. ☎ +82 10 5365-4591, ✉: jamesblue12@naver.com. Precio: Dorm: ₩20,000-30,000, Double: ₩40,000-60,000.última edición: ago 2015 (la información puede estar desactualizada)
* Beach Camping. There is camping right by the beach in a designated area for only ₩6,000 per night. Look for the "Dome Pensions" the camping area is next to it.última edición: sin información
* Hotel Seorak Park. ☎ +82 33-636-7711. Deluxe, 121 rooms.última edición: sin información
* The Kensington Star Hotel. ☎ +82 33-636-7131. Deluxe 108 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Donghae Condo. ☎ +82 635-9631-5. 140 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Sajo Resort. ☎ +82 33-631-9631. 219 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Kumho Resort. ☎ +82 33-636-6000. 247 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Sorak Pine Resort. ☎ +82 33-635-5800. 141 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Welcome Condo. ☎ +82 33-631-8711. 129 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Koresco. ☎ +82 33-635-8040. 153 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Hanwha Resort. ☎ +82 33-635-7711. 1,534 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Yunho Condominium. ☎ +82 33-631-5000. 119 rooms.última edición: sin información
* Youngrangho Resort. ☎ +82 33-633-0001. 261 rooms.última edición: sin información

## Conectarse

There are tourist information kiosks beside both the intercity and express bus terminals.

## Siguiente destino

* DMZ About an hours bus ride north is the De-Militarized Zone between North and South Korea.
* Seoraksan National Park is about a 30 minute bus ride and serviced by the 3 and 3-1 buses (as of August 2009)