natural wonder
Hwanseon Cave
One of Asia's largest limestone caves, with 6.5 km of passages, underground waterfalls and vast chambers. A steep 1.3 km climb or a monorail carries visitors from the car park to the entrance.
18 km · about 20 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGangwon-do
Santyoku
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
About Santyoku
Santyoku is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Donghae City, 18km from Hwanseon Cave.
Santyoku is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, with about 42,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Donghae City, about 13 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Santyoku?
Within an hour or so of Santyoku: Hwanseon Cave (18 km), Daegwallyeong Pass (46 km).
Are there any good drives near Santyoku?
The nearest famous roads are Daegwallyeong Pass, Hangyeryeong Pass and Misiryeong Pass.
Where is Santyoku?
Santyoku is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, about 13 km from Donghae City.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 42,145
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gangwon-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.4406, 129.1708
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Santyoku
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Daegwallyeong Pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 46 kmDaegwallyeong PassHistoric 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
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