Places to visit in Yangyang

A surf-only beach north of Hajodae — capture the East Sea sunset amid palm trees and neon signs for the ultimate photo

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A seaside rock temple with a reclining Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) rock and Turtle Rock — free admission and parking

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A 15-minute climb up a wooden deck stairway leads to a sea-and-forest observatory with sweeping views of Jukdo Island and Ingu Beach

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A clifftop pavilion, an unmanned lighthouse, and pine trees — a final scenic stop on the East Sea before heading home

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A top domestic surf spot with safe lessons for beginners — many surf shops line the beach, including Ingu Surf, Uncle Surf, and Surf High

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A local home-style diner at Ingu Beach, great for fueling up before surfing — known for its jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork) and set meals made with house-fermented sauces

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A 40-year-old certified restaurant off Namae Harbor, known for wild-caught live-fish sashimi, mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), and mussel soup

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Nappongnam is a fusion jjamppong restaurant at Ingu Beach in Yangyang. Bring your dog along and come feel the fire!

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A pizza pub right in the heart of Jukdo, the hub of Yangyang surfing, known for its Hawaiian-style shrimp pizza and South American-style special sauce

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