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cwemory
Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Location: Gunpo, Korea
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 Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:27 am Post subject: What's the west coast version of Sokcho? |
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During the summer, while living in Ganwon-do, I enjoyed travelling to Sokcho on my days off quite a bit. The fresh sea breeze and decent beaches were a nice break from the dead air of Wonju.
Now I live in Gunpo, and have a couple of days off next week. Sokcho's too far away, so where can I go on the west coast that would be like Sokcho, relaxing and without crowds? |
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indytrucks
Joined: 09 Apr 2003
Location: The Shelf
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Daechon, but don't go during the Mud Festival. |
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jlb
Joined: 18 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I just went to Mallipo yesterday and think it's better than Daechon. In fact, the whole of Annmyeondo island is beautiful, so I've heard. |
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Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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| jlb wrote: |
| I just went to Mallipo yesterday and think it's better than Daechon. In fact, the whole of Annmyeondo island is beautiful, so I've heard. |
I second that. Nice sunsets. Lots of good places in Anmyeondo. Now's the perfect time, not too crowded, yet. |
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plato's republic
Joined: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Ancient Greece
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| How does one get to Mallipo? Is it easy enough to find cheapish accommodation there? I'm looking to go somewhere next weekend so would be interested in finding out more about this place. Do the restaurants in the area only serve seafood or other stuff aswell? |
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Tiger Beer
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Mallipo is probably the closest to the general feel of a Sokcho on the West Coast.. but Sokcho is so much better - anywhere on the East Coast blows away the West Coast. |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:20 am Post subject: |
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| Sokcho is special. |
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VanIslander
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Geoje, Hadong, Tongyeong,... now in a small coastal island town outside Gyeongsangnamdo!
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:49 am Post subject: |
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| Tiger Beer wrote: |
| anywhere on the East Coast blows away the West Coast. |
but the South Coast rules! (especially for swimming) |
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just because
Joined: 01 Aug 2003
Location: Changwon - 4964
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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| schwa wrote: |
| Sokcho is special. |
I am going to Sokcho on wednesday
I'll reserve judgement until then  |
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jlb
Joined: 18 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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| plato's republic wrote: |
| How does one get to Mallipo? Is it easy enough to find cheapish accommodation there? I'm looking to go somewhere next weekend so would be interested in finding out more about this place. Do the restaurants in the area only serve seafood or other stuff aswell? |
Look in the Lonely Planet. It's where I found out the info. Lots of minbak and some bibimbap/samgupsal restaurants. |
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oneofthesarahs
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Location: Sacheon City
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| VanIslander wrote: |
| Tiger Beer wrote: |
| anywhere on the East Coast blows away the West Coast. |
but the South Coast rules! (especially for swimming) |
The south coast is way underrated. |
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Tiger Beer
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:50 am Post subject: |
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Even more important.. which is the best beach on the East Coast?
I've been impressed with both Gangneung and Sokcho.
Where else is recommended.. and favorite beaches? |
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cwemory
Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Location: Gunpo, Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:15 am Post subject: |
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| thanks for the advice. went to Mallipo over the holiday, had a really nice time. getting there was difficult, from ansan to seosan to taean to mallipo, but after finally arriving, there were good, cheap accomodations and restaurants. it wasn't crowded either. the surrounding countryside was beautiful too. i had forgotten how rural Korea can still be. |
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cwemory
Joined: 14 Jan 2006
Location: Gunpo, Korea
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 4:24 am Post subject: |
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| cwemory wrote: |
I'm partial to Hwajinpo Beach near Gangseong. Travelling there's a little difficult without your own transportation though. But even in mid July, you can have the beach to yourself. |
Good call. Actually its easy to reach -- a city bus from Sokcho (#1) drops you right at the entrance. From mid-july to mid-august it gets pretty crowded but other people on the beach are a good part of the fun.
Good news for those who like a beach all to themselves. Word has it all the barbed wire up on this coast is coming down before prime summer season. A lot of pristine sand will be opening up. |
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