Hajodae
하조대
A rocky headland on the Yangyang coast, with pine forests, a small pavilion and a lone pine on a sea rock. It forms a classic East Coast scene, and Hajodae Beach is nearby.
Hajodae is a rocky headland on the coast north of Yangyang County. Legend says it was named after Ha Ryun and Jo Jun, Joseon founding officials who once retreated here to relax. The hexagonal Hajodae Pavilion stands surrounded by pines, with rock formations and waves below. Out in the sea, a lone century-old pine grows on a reef, and this is the most iconic photo here. On the other side are a white lighthouse and an observation deck. The adjacent Hajodae Beach has wide sand and clear water and is very popular in summer. Admission is free. Getting there: about 25 to 30 minutes by car from Sokcho or Yangyang. It is near Hajodae Station on the East Sea Line.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jukdo & Ingu Beach (Yangyang Surfing)
- Jumunjin Beach & Breakwater
- Naksansa Temple
- Daepo Port
- Sokcho Beach & Sokcho Eye
- Yeonggeumjeong
- Sokcho Central Market
- Abai Village & Gaetbae Ferry