Jukdo & Ingu Beach (Yangyang Surfing)
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The center of Korean surf culture. Jukdo and Ingu beaches are lined with surf schools, beach bars and cafés, and summer nights bring a lively party scene.
Jukdo Beach in Yangyang and the adjoining Ingu Beach to the north are known as the 'surfing capital of Korea.' Their steady waves support more than 20 surf schools offering beginner lessons (about 50,000 to 70,000 won, including board and wetsuit). The streets have surf-style cafés, bars, burger shops and guesthouses. Beach parties often take place on summer nights, making this one of the favorite holiday spots for young people in South Korea. The Jukdo Pavilion and Jukdo Observatory beside the beach overlook the whole coastline. Getting there: take a bus from Seoul to Yangyang or Hajodae, about 2.5 hours. From Sokcho, it is about 30 minutes by car, or you can take the East Sea Line train to Yangyang Station and then a taxi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hajodae
- Jumunjin Beach & Breakwater
- Naksansa Temple
- Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Lake & Beach
- Seongyojang House
- Ojukheon
- ARTE MUSEUM Gangneung
- Chodang Sundubu Village