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Samcheok Seaview Resort Hotel is ideal for sunrise lovers, offering panoramic views of the Japan Sea from its east-facing rooms. The hotel features an outdoor onsen and a 24-hour sea-view café, with a 5-minute walk to the park’s coastal trail.
Guests can join the hotel’s exclusive Sunrise Discovery Tour, which winds through rugged cliffs to the Samcheok Lighthouse, passing naturally carved sea caves shaped by centuries of tides. Local dancers often perform traditional rituals at the "Morning Blessing Plaza" within the park, creating a spiritual atmosphere perfect for early risers seeking cultural immersion.
Within a 10-minute walk from Haesindang Park lies Samcheok Fish Market Night Bazaar, home to over 30 fisherfolk stalls selling freshly caught live octopus, salt-grilled mackerel, and sea urchin rice balls. The stall "Haejimok" has been featured in Korea Food Map as a must-visit.
Tucked away in a historic alley is Rock House Restaurant, a century-old wooden eatery famed for charcoal-grilled sea bass. Their seasonal Sea God Festival Set includes rare ingredients and a handwritten thank-you note. At 7 PM nightly, paper lanterns illuminate the courtyard, blending harmoniously with the park’s evening glow—perfect for photographers seeking authentic moments.
Begin at 6:30 AM with the Morning Blessing Ceremony at Haesindang Park, where local elders perform traditional rites to honor the sea deity. Head to Samcheok Seaview Resort Hotel for a seaside breakfast featuring fresh seafood.
In the morning, join the hotel’s Fossil Exploration Tour, walking along the shore to uncover ancient marine fossils guided by experts. In the afternoon, visit Samcheok Folk Village (15-min walk) to craft seaweed bags and learn traditional drying techniques.
End the day by renting a bike to circle the coast, finishing at the Rock View Platform for sunset. Guests receive a limited-edition Sea God Blessing Postcard as a keepsake. All activities are walkable, seamlessly blending nature and heritage.
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