Yangyang Hotels

Located on South Korea’s northeast coast, the county of Yangyang is famous for songi, a pine mushroom, and seafood. You can find both at the popular Yangyang market, which is held on dates that have a ‘4’ or ‘9’ in them. This large outdoor market offers many varieties of fresh produce and fish. If you feel up for adventure, head to the mountainous Seoraksan National Park, which is about an hour’s drive from Yangyang and a popular destination for tourists and locals. There are Buddhist temples and statues located throughout the park as well as waterfalls and notable rock formations, such as the Heundeulbawi (Rocking Rock) and Ulsanbawi, which is reached by climbing 800 steps. Make sure you visit Naksansa, or Naksan Temple, a Buddhist temple complex regarded as one of Korea’s eight great eastern scenic areas. Back in Yangyang, check out Naksan Beach and its can’t-miss mushroom-shaped lighthouse. There are shops and seafood restaurants around the harbour area. Try the local fish stew, mae-un tang, which can be found on many menus. There are several festivals throughout the year, including the Songi Mushroom Festival and Salmon Festival in late September to early October, and a New Year’s Festival on the beach.

When To Go

Winters are long and cold in Yangyang, whilst summers are short, warm and humid. Spring and summer are also fairly temperate. Typhoons usually occur in late August and bring torrential rains. Temperatures in the autumn are mild, and it is generally drier, making it the ideal time to visit. Winter has a great deal of snow and freezing temperatures.

• Winter (December to March): -9-2°C (15-35°F)

• Spring (April to May): 4-27°C (40-80°F)

• Summer (June to September): 21-32°C (70-90°F)

• Autumn (October to November): 4-18°C (40-65°F)

Getting There

The Yangyang International Airport may or may not be open to business, but you can definitely fly to Incheon International Airport and get to Yangyang via bus or train. You can also hire a car from several car rental agencies, including Hyundai Rental Car, Korea Rental Car and Daehan Express Rental Car. South Korea is also accessible by sea, with many ports along its coast.

• By air: Incheon International Airport; Yangyang Airport

• By sea: Incheon Port International; Busan Port International

• By car: Rental cars available

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