Sokcho Expo Tower (속초 엑스포타워)

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Sokcho Expo Tower (속초 엑스포타워)

Sokcho Expo Tower in the area of Cheongchoho Lake, Joyang-dong, is an observatory tower set in a park surrounded by mountains and lakes.

The tower is 73.4m in x_height and can accommodate up to 100 visitors at once. From the observation platform, visitors can enjoy a complete view of the Sokcho area, including Ulsanbawi Rock and Daecheongbong Peak in Seoraksan Mountain, the East Sea and downtown Sokcho. The view around sunset is especially picturesque and the migratory bird habitat of Cheongchoho Lake is also located near the tower.

Introduction Information
Opening Hours
09:00-22:00
* Last admission at 21:40  
Holiday
N/A (Open year-round)  
Parking
Available  
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-637-5083  
Parking Fees
Free
Available Facilities
* Observatory: The 15-story building consists of a sales corner for souvenirs and a photo exhibition for tourist spots in the area of Seorak, a vending machine, telescopes, chairs and tables to enjoy the whole view of Sokcho.

* Expo Memorial Hall – IMAX movie screenings for group of 20 or more people
Facility Utilization Fees
Adults (ages 19-64): Individuals 2,500 won / Groups 2,300 won
Teenagers (ages 13-18): Individuals 2,000 won / Groups 1,800 won
Children (ages 5-12): Individuals 1,500 won / Groups 1,300 won

* Free admission: People with disabilities, Children (age 5 or under), senior citizens (age 65 and over), etc.
* Groups: 20 people and more
Gangwon-do Sokcho-si Weather Rating
2024-12-22 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-12-23 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-12-24 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-12-25 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-12-26 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-12-27 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-12-28 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
Initial Registration Date
2014-10-13 19:02
Last Updated
2019-09-20 01:28
Inquiry
+82-33-637-5083
Homepage
www.sokchotour.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Address
[24872] 72, Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Directions
[Express/Intercity Bus]
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or Sangbong Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus or express bus bound for Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal or Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.

[Local Bus]
Take Bus 9 from Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop at Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and get off at Buyeong APT Bus Stop. (2 bus stops away)
Walk right 300m toward the expo tower.

Or, take Bus 9-1 from Intercity Bus Terminal Bus Stop at Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal and get off at Joyang Post Office Bus Stop. (10 bus stops away)
Walk right 250m to reach the expo tower.