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Sokcho Expo Tower

속초 엑스포타워

+82-33-637-4504
sokchotour.com

72, Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (강원도 속초시 엑스포로 72 (조양동))

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Sokcho Expo Tower in the area of Cheongchoho Lake, Joyang-dong, is an observatory tower set in a park surrounded by mountains and lakes.

The tower is 73.4m in x_height and can accommodate up to 100 visitors at once. From the observation platform, visitors can enjoy a complete view of the Sokcho area, including Ulsanbawi Rock and Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, the East Sea and downtown Sokcho. The view around sunset is especially picturesque and the migratory bird habitat of Cheongchoho Lake is also located near the tower.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Capacity: 100 people
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-637-4504
Parking: Available
Closed: N/A (Open year-round)
Hours: 09:00-21:30

Updated 2017.03.10

Facility Utilization Fees

Adults (ages 19-64): Individuals 1,500 won / Groups 1,200 won
Youths (ages 13-18): Individuals 1,200 won / Groups 1,000 won
Children (ages 5-12): Individuals 800 won / Groups 600 won

※ Disabled visitors: Free
※ Groups: 20 people and more

Available Facilities

* Observatory: The 15-story building consists of a sales corner for souvenirs and a photo exhibition for tourist spots in the area of Seorak, a vending machine, telescopes, chairs and tables to enjoy the whole view of Sokcho.

* Expo Memorial Hall – IMAX movie screenings for group of 20 or more people

Parking Fees

Free

Interpretation Services Offered

Not available

Korean Info. Service

Not available

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Transit directions Google Maps Naver Map

Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.

From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or Sangbong Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus or express bus bound for Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal or Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

Take Bus 9 from Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop at Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and get off at Buyeong APT Bus Stop. (2 bus stops away)
Walk right 300m toward the expo tower.

Or, take Bus 9-1 from Intercity Bus Terminal Bus Stop at Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal and get off at Joyang Post Office Bus Stop. (10 bus stops away)
Walk right 250m to reach the expo tower.

72, Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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