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Abai Village

아바이 마을

+82-33-639-2544, +82-33-633-3171
abai.co.kr

122, Cheongho-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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The village of Cheongho-dong is now the hometown to many people of North Korean ancestry and is commonly referred to as ‘Abai village.’ The word ‘Abai’ comes from the Hamgyeong-do Province dialect meaning ‘an aged person.’ Many elderly people fled to Cheongho-dong from North Korea during the Korean War; the large number of older residents resulted in the town’s current nickname.
The streets of Cheongho-dong are lined with small Korean houses reminding many of Seoul in the 1970s. The simple nature of the town and quietness of the sea make for a unique atmosphere in Cheongho-dong. This area became extremely popular after the Korean drama ‘Gaeul Donghwa’ (Autumn in My Heart) was filmed here. In the drama, the lead actress’s mother had a supermarket in Cheongho-dong. Nearby the supermarket the lead actress often took a boat, which has now become a popular attraction for tourists. Holding up to 35 people, this ‘Gaetbae’ boat operates on manpower (people pulling on ropes moving the boat across a waterway) and can be taken from downtown Sokcho to Cheongho-dong. When looking for a bite to eat, Abai sundae and hamheung naengmyeon are two of the most popular dishes.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-639-2544,
+82-33-633-3171
Parking: Available

Updated 2016.02.25

Admission Fees

Free

Available Facilities

Expo venue, beach, lighthouse, restaurants, Gaetbae (boat), sae fishing, biking, hiking, cruise

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[Bus]
From Sokcho Express Terminal, take city bus 1, 7, or 9 (10 min ride). Taxi takes 5 min.

From Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal, take city bus 7-1 or 9-1 and get off at City Hall (10 min ride).
Walk 5 min and take a boat on the way to Cheongho-dong.

122, Cheongho-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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