🌊🏔️ Sokcho: Where Mountains Meet the Sea in Korea’s Wild East 🚶‍♀️🍢

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Nestled between the **emerald waves of the East Sea** and the jagged peaks of **Seoraksan National Park**, **Sokcho (속초)** is a laid-back coastal gem with fiery sunrises, seafood feasts, and untamed nature. Ready for adventure?

### **🌟 *MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS*:**
- **Seoraksan’s Ulsanbawi Rock:** Hike **800 steps** for surreal views of **Sokcho’s coastline** and granite spires. Sunrise hikes = golden hour magic! ☀️🏞️
- **Sokcho Beach & Abai Village:** Stroll the **black-sand beach**, then cross the iconic **Abai Cheonggukjang Bridge** to a nostalgic North Korean-style fishing hamlet. Try *sundae* (blood sausage) at **Abai Halmae Jip**. 🌊🌉
- **Daepo Port Fish Market:** Devour **live octopus (산낙지)**, grilled crab, and *hweh* (sashimi) bowls at dawn. 🦑🍣

### **💡 *TRAVEL TIPS*:**
- **Best Seasons:** **Autumn** (Oct-Nov) for fiery foliage 🍁 or **summer** (June-Aug) for beach vibes.
- **Seorak Cable Car:** Skip the hike? Ride up to **Gwongeumseong Fortress** for epic panoramas. 🚡
- **Local Bus #7-1** loops from Sokcho to Seoraksan—cheaper than taxis!

### **📸 *INSTA-WORTHY SPOTS*:**
- **Yonggeum Pokpo (Dragon Pool Waterfall)** in Seoraksan.
- **Sokcho Lighthouse** at golden hour, with fishing boats bobbing.

**#sokchovibes #seoraksan #eastcoastkorea #beachandpeaks #koreanhiddengem**

*Sokcho doesn’t just soothe—it* electrifies *with raw beauty.* Pack hiking boots and a hungry heart! 🎒❤️

**🚌 *Getting There:* 2.5hr express bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (~26,000 KRW).**

*P.S. Don’t miss* **Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market** *for squid ink ice cream!* 🍦🦑