It is believed that the rock mountain makes mysterious sound of Geomungo (Korean musical instrument with six strings) and this sound is Sinseon (Taoist hermits) calling Seonnyeo (Taoist fairy). The rock mountain was bombed for aggregates that was required to build Sokcho Harbor during Japan's occupation period. However, a pavilion is replacing the rock mountain site for people who want to listen to that mysterious sound. Even though that mysterious sound is gone, breezes coming from East Sea are attracting many tourists. Pieces of old Yeonggeumjeong puzzles are found around water breakers.
Trip to Gangwon
You can hear the real Gangwon-do breathing.
Tourist Attractions
Yeonggeumjeong is a flat rock area exposed in the sea. Nearby is there Sokcho Lighthouse. Pavilion built on the flat rock connected to the tip of a bridge over the sea has great views of beach. Tourists might feel different feeling from they have on waterbreakers, when they stand and feel breezes on the pavilion. This place is also popular among photographers for sunrise.
- Classification
- Ruins
- Area
- Sokcho-si
- Address
- 8-28, Yeonggeumjeong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, Korea
Tour guide
Usage guide
Phone number
033-633-3171
Admission fee
Free
Parking Facilities
Parking Allowed,Free
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