Gangwon Drive

Sokcho Abai Village to Cheongcho Lake City Drive

A gourmet city drive from Abai Village sundae to Cheongcho Lake cafes, savoring Sokcho's tastes.

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Course Overview

A 12 km gourmet loop drive through downtown Sokcho. Taste squid sundae at Abai Village, enjoy dakgangjeong (sweet-and-sour chicken) at Jungang Market, and relax at a lakeside cafe at Cheongcho Lake.

Abai Village was settled by refugees from Hamgyeong-do during the Korean War, featuring a unique hand-pulled cable ferry crossing.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Abai Village (approx. 3 km)

Take the cable ferry to Abai Village for squid sundae.

Section 2: Jungang Market (approx. 4 km)

Enjoy market foods including Manseok dakgangjeong and Sokcho red crab.

Section 3: Cheongcho Lake (approx. 5 km)

Drive around Cheongcho Lake. End with coffee at a lakeside cafe.

Driving Tips

  • Abai Village cable ferry: free service
  • Visit Manseok Dakgangjeong before 11 AM to avoid queues
  • Evening drive recommended for beautiful Cheongcho Lake night views
  • Can combine with Sokcho Haesupia (foot bath experience)

Course Info

Distance

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Duration

25 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Gangwon Sokcho

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🏖️ Summer (Jun–Aug)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb)

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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Abai VillageRestaurant

War refugee settlement, birthplace of squid sundae

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Sokcho Jungang MarketRestaurant

Center of Sokcho's food scene with dakgangjeong and red crab

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Cheongcho LakeCafe

Downtown lake with cafes and beautiful night views

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