Hajodae Beach (하조대해수욕장)

Hajodae Beach is a long, gently curving beach on the eastern coast of Gangwon, set in the Yangyang area as one of the more popular beach destinations along the central Gangwon coast. The beach combines a stretch of fine pale sand with the iconic Hajodae Pavilion — a small traditional Korean pavilion set on a rocky outcrop at the southern end of the beach, marking one of the most photographed sunrise spots on the East Coast. The beach has become a major Korean surfing destination in recent years, with the steady East Sea wave conditions supporting active surf-and-surfboard culture along the strand. Casual restaurants, surf-rental shops, and minbak guesthouses line the back-beach area. Best at sunrise for the iconic pavilion silhouette, paired with broader Yangyang-area itineraries that often include the broader East Sea surfing scene.