Why go
- City in Gangwon, South Korea.
- Served by Yangyang International Airport (YNY).
History
Sokcho is a city and major tourist hub located in the northeast of the South Korean province of Gangwon.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Yangyang International Airport (YNY); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YNY has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Shanghai). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 속초항여객선터미널, 0.5 km); routes include Abai Island Passenger Winch-Ferry, Sokcho - Zarubino, Sokcho - Vladivostok.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sokcho, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.