Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)
Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
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Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위) is a attraction in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do. Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do is one of Korea’s most famous tourist attractions. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위)
Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock in Donghae-si, Gangwon-do is one of Korea’s most famous tourist attractions. The beautifully formed rock towers high into the sky and resembles a candlestick, from which it gets its name. Chotdaebawi Rock and the nearby rock formations seem to change the shape they resemble along with the waves that crash against the rocks. The view of the sunrise from behind Chotdaebawi Rock is so popular that it attracts photographers and tourists nationwide. * The Legend of Chotdaebawi Rock Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in Chuam who had a concubine. His wife was jealous of the second wife and the conflict between the two women continually escalated. One day, god became enraged over their continual quarreling and threw lighting down from heaven, striking both women dead. The newly-made widower missed his wives so much that he remained frozen in his loneliness and eventually turned into a rock, which is now called Chotdaebawi Rock.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
- Postal code
- 25790
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-530-2801
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Fees
- Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2022-12-26
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위) FAQ
Where is Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock (추암 촛대바위) located?
Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
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