Daepo Port
대포항
A fishing port and seafood street in southern Sokcho, lined with stalls selling fried shrimp, sashimi and king crab. It is a must-stop on the way back from Seoraksan.
Daepo Port lies in southern Sokcho near the entrance to Seoraksan and is one of the best-known fishing ports and seafood markets on the East Coast. The harbor seafood street has over a hundred stalls. Specialties include freshly fried large shrimp and squid (about 10,000 to 20,000 won per box), sashimi, king crab and snow crab, as well as grilled scallops and seafood spicy soup. After renovation, the port has a walkway, a lighthouse and an observation deck. It is liveliest in the evening, when fishing boats return to harbor. Confirm the weight and price before buying seafood. Getting there: take bus 1, 1-1, 7 or 9 from the Sokcho intercity bus terminal, about 15 minutes. It is on the way back from Seoraksan.
Opening hours
About 09:00–22:00 (varies by shop)
Nearby sights
- Sokcho Beach & Sokcho Eye
- Sokcho Central Market
- Abai Village & Gaetbae Ferry
- Yeonggeumjeong
- Yeongnangho Lake
- Naksansa Temple
- Biryong Falls & Towangseong Falls Observatory
- Seoraksan National Park