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Sambo Sangsa [Tax Refund Shop](삼보상사)
9, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Sambo Sangsa is a traditional brand that has supplied high-quality clothing subsidiary materials and fashion accessories based on honesty and credit over a long time. By providing excellent products selected with an experienced eye, we robustly support the foundation of the domestic fashion industry.
Sambong Beach (삼봉해수욕장)
Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Sambong Beach is located to the south of the bridge that connects Nammyeon and Anmyeon-eup. The beach stretches 3.8 kilometers and has a x_width of 300 meters. The beach gently slopes down at a 6° angle and has an average water depth of 1.5 meters with a temperature of 22° C. The three Sambong Rocks, the Haedanghwa flower (plena) and the rich pine forests are just a few of the beautiful and magnificent features of this beach. Also, the beach attracts many visitors during summer because it has convenient transportation making it easily accessible.
Sambong Dodam (삼봉도담)
45-5 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul First floor
Situated near Jogyesa Temple and Jonggak Station in Jongno, Sambong Dodam is a Korean restaurant specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Its signature dish is the Hanu Bone Chicken Kalguksu, featuring a deep, savory broth simmered for over four hours using premium Korean beef bones and chicken. In the evenings, the menu expands to include savory appetizers like fragrant minarijeon (Korean parsley pancake). The restaurant is known for its generous hospitality; customers who order one main dish per person receive complimentary noodle and broth refills, along with unlimited rice from the self-service bar. Its central location offers excellent accessibility to major landmarks like Gwanghwamun, Jogyesa Temple, and Bukchon Hanok Village.
Sambong National Recreational Forest (국립 삼봉자연휴양림)
276, Sambonghyuyang-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Located in Odaesan National Park, Sambong National Recreational Forest is filled with large acicular trees like fir and broad-leaved trees like birch. Lenoks, a species of freshwater fish that are considered a Korean natural treasure, found only in the cleanest water, thrive in the waters of the deep valley running through the park. The park is surrounded by three peaks – Gachilbong Peak (1,240 meters), Eungboksan Mountain (1,155 meters), and Sasambong Peak (1,107 meters). Sambong Mineral Spring is found In the middle of the three peaks. The spring’s waters are said to ease stomach complaints. The park is also popular since visitors can see beautiful fall foliage in autumn while enjoying the mountains and sea at the same time in summer.
Sambuja Galbi Woncheon Branch (삼부자갈비 원천점)
335 Jungbu-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Since 1983, this restaurant has upheld the tradition of Suwon wanggalbi. The galbi here is grilled over charcoal, adding a rich, smoky depth to the meat’s flavor. A variety of flavorful side dishes accompany the meal, including gejang (marinated crab), enhancing the dining experience.
![Sambuyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (삼부연폭포 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/38/1750438_image2_1.jpg)
Sambuyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (삼부연폭포 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)
Sincheorwon-ri, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Sambuyeonpokpo Falls, among the nine scenic spots in Cheorwon, is a three-tiered waterfall standing at approximately 20 meters high, situated in the granite area of Myeongseongsan Mountain. This natural wonder was formed by water flowing over an extended period subsequent to the exposure of granite intrusion from the Mesozoic Cretaceous period, estimated to be around 110 million years ago. The name "Sambuyeon" originates from the distinctive three bends in the water stream and the lower part of the waterfall's resemblance to a cauldron.
Samcheok Beach (삼척해변)
76 Thema town-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Samcheok Beach is easily accessible and has a vast white sandy beach that is 1.2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. Thanks to its pine tree forest, clean white sand, shallow waters, and convenient amenities, over 500,000 vacationers visit the beach every year. Entertaining events such as a barehanded flounder fishing contest also take place here.
Samcheok Cheokjudonghaebi & Pyeongsutochanbi Monuments (삼척 척주동해비 및 평수토찬비)
13-7, Heomok-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Erected by Heo Mok, the governor of Samcheok during the second year of King Hyeonjeong's reign (1661), Cheokjudonghaebi Monument is 170 centimeters tall. It was originally built to protect the village on Mallido Island that had been frequently inundated by heavy rain and rough waves. It is believed that the mystical inscription, penned by Heo Mok, on the monument calmed the rough sea waves. Today, the monument stands to prove the wisdom and distinguished penmanship of the former Samcheok City Governor. Pyeongsutochan-bi Monument is 145 centimeters tall. It was erected by Heo Mok's successor and former governor of Samcheok, Jung Un-cheol, in reverence for his wise forebear. The monument contains 48 ancient Chinese characters that describe many achievements of Heo Mok.
Samcheok Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사(삼척))
816, Dongan-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Cheoneunsa Temple is located on Dutasan Mountain in Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. At the tail end of the Goryeo dynasty, Lee Seung-hyu, a renowned scholar, wrote ‘Jewangungi’, an epic for the Korean people at Cheoneunsa temple. After the temple burnt down during the Korean War, the temple was renovated. The temple houses Beophwagyeong (Lotus Sutra Statue) among other cultural significant artifacts. Also, the surrounding area was the capital during Goryeo dynasty, where a number of relics such as pieces of celadon and blue roof tiles were unearthed.
Samcheok Culture & Art Center (삼척문화예술회관)
45, Expo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Samcheok Culture & Art Center is a cultural complex located in Seongnam-dong, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. The center opened its doors to the public on June 4th, 1994 with facilities such as grand/small theaters, outdoor performance stages, exhibition halls and more.
Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을)
17-18, Punggogan-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Deokpung Village is a typical mountain village with bountiful resources and a great potential for development. The village has abundant forest resources with rare and valuable flora and fauna and is home to a natural recreational forest, mountain goats, and wild ginseng. The major income sources of this village are farm products such as pepper and garlic. You can enjoy fly fishing, hiking and a variety of hands-on experience programs. It also has several places to accommodate tourists.
Samcheok Fishing Village Folk Museum (삼척 어촌민속전시관)
1852-6, Samcheok-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do <br> (Wondeok-eup)
Located inside of Haesindang Park, the Samcheok Fishing Village Folk Musuem features Korea's first giant video aquarium, along with exhibitions of cultural materials and archives related to the fishing villagers who settled by the East Sea.The museum overlooks the East Sea and uniquely formed rocks and stones.
Samcheok Haesindang Park (삼척 해신당공원)
1852-6 Samcheok-ro, Wondeok-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Samcheok Haesindang Park, inspired by Korean phallic folklore, is located on a hill overlooking the beautiful East Sea and Sinnamhang fishing village. This unique theme park features an array of phallus sculptures, a museum detailing the life in fishing village, an traditional fishing household (Aerang's House), and an observatory. The sculptures here are winners of the Samcheok Phallus Sculpture Contest, making them fascinating subjects for viewing.
Samcheok Hwalgi Healing Forest (삼척 활기 치유의 숲)
651-230 Jungyeong-gil, Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Samcheok Hwalgi Healing Forest is nestled in the deep forest of Hwalgi-ri, Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si. It is a recreational and well-being facility that allows visitors to enjoy relaxation and vitality while being surrounded by the dense forest. It has a visitor center, therapy center, tree house, forest experience center, water therapy center, and therapy trails. It has a minimal number of visitor-convenient facilities to avoid damaging the forest. The magnificent forests here fascinate visitors, including the dense forest full of tall, old trees; a forest with beautiful autumn leaves; a forest with diverse trees; the beautiful white-barked birch forest; colonies of Chinese cork oak; a Mi-insong pine tree forest near Jungyeongmyo Tomb; and the millennium forest in Samcheok where a large pine tree stands.
Samcheok Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village (삼척 맹방유채꽃 마을)
3916-112 Samcheok-ro, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Maengbang Yuchaekkot Village is where one can enjoy the scenic view of canola flowers, cherry blossoms, and the ocean all in one place. Located in Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok, this village was considered as a sacred land during the Goryeo dynasty. Now, it is a village that attracts a flock of visitors every April with beautiful canola flowers. The village also holds a canola flower festival every year to celebrate the beauty of canola flowers that bloom near the 4.2-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom road.
Samcheok Ocean Railbike (삼척 해양레일바이크)
2, Gongyangwang-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Samcheok Ocean Railbike is Korea's one and only ocean rai lbike facility that offers a landscape view of black pines and bizarre rocks merged together. Its double-tracked route of 5.4 kilometers follows the beautiful shoreline of the East Sea with a tunnel along its way that entertains bikers with fascinating luminarie and laser shows, giving one the feeling of passing through a mysterious underwater tunnel. The railbike course is perfect to enjoy unique and memorable experiences for families, friends and couples.
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