Gaetbae Ferry Dock Audio Guide & Tour — Things to Do in Sokcho, Korea

About

Sokcho Gaetbae Ferry Dock is a dock where you can ride the Gaetbae, a charming non-motorized boat that connects downtown Sokcho and Abai Village in Cheonghodong. Passengers can enjoy the unique experience of pulling the wire themselves to move the boat, establishing it as a representative attraction and a unique experience in Sokcho. Although the operation time is short, you can enjoy the wide-open scenery of Sokcho port while crossing the sea.

Getting off the Gaetbae, Abai Village, which was the home of displaced people, and delicious foods such as Abai Sundae and Squid Sundae await, making it an essential, unmissable course on a Sokcho trip.

Stories you can hear here

4 stories · about 4 min

IntroAn Unpowered Raft Pulled by an Iron Hook43 sec
StoryA Raft Built to Carry Handcarts58 sec
StoryA Fishing Village Transformed by Autumn in My Heartabout 1 min
StoryThe Skiff of Kim Yeong-hak, the Man with the Injured Handabout 1 min

Preview

Here is a boat that crosses the water without the sound of an engine. Passengers pull the raft across themselves using an iron hook on a wire cable. This raft reflects the difficult lives of displaced people, serving as more than just a simple means of transport. For some, it represented an earnest wish to return to their hometowns. As you cross this short waterway, you can feel the heavy weight of their hard lives right at your own fingertips.

This area is best enjoyed by walking around and exploring on your own, rather than following a guide. Listen to the narration comfortably like background music, and simply enjoy the moment.

Keep listening in the app — stories play automatically by GPS as you get close.Keep listening in the app

Visitor info

Address: 51, Jungangbudu-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Hours: 05:00~23:00 (Subject to change depending on season and weather conditions)
Closed: Open all year round (Operations suspended in case of bad weather)
Admission: One-way Adults 500 won / Children 300 won