South Korea travel guide
What to see in Sokcho
A seaside town on the east coast, gateway to Seoraksan National Park.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: June and from September to April
Sokcho highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Seoraksan National Park
Spectacular mountains, especially in autumn.
- Gwongeumseong cable car
A fortress at the top.
- Fish market
Stuffed squid.
- Sokcho Beach
Sand on the East Sea.
- Abai Village
A village founded by refugees from the North.
Day trips from Sokcho
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Sokcho
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sokcho are June and from September to April.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- May
Golden Week
From 29 April to 5 May half of Japan is on the move: bullet trains packed, hotels expensive and queues everywhere.
What to do: Book reserved shinkansen seats and your hotels as early as possible.
- July, August
Monsoon rains (jangma) and the odd typhoon
In July and August it rains a lot and it’s hot and humid; a typhoon may pass through in late August.
What to do: Keep an indoor plan for every day (museums, covered markets, palaces with covered areas).
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a restaurant with banchan. The dishes you can’t miss are in the South Korea guide.
Frequently asked questions about Sokcho
What to see in Sokcho?
Seoraksan National Park, Gwongeumseong cable car, Fish market, Sokcho Beach and Abai Village.
What to see in Sokcho in one day?
Don’t miss Seoraksan National Park, Gwongeumseong cable car, Fish market, Sokcho Beach and Abai Village. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Sokcho?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sokcho are June and from September to April.
What day trips can you take from Sokcho?
Seoraksan.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.