Address : Cheongho-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do Province

Description :
The village of Cheongho-dong is now the hometown to many people of North Korean ancestry and is commonly called 'Abai village.' The word 'Abai' comes from the hamgyeong-do Province dialect meaning 'an aged perseon.' many elderly people fled to Cheongho-dong from North korea during the Korean War; the large nuber of older residents resulted in the town's current nickname.
The streets of Cheongho-dong are lined with small Korean houses reminding many of Seoul in the 1970s. The simple nature of the town and quietness of the sea make for a unique atmosphere in Cheongho-dong. This area became extremely popular after the Korean drama 'Gaeul Donghwa'(Autumn in My Heart) was filmed here. In the drama, the lead actress's mother had a supermarket in Cheongho-dong. Nearby the supermarket the lead actress often took a boat, which has now become a popular attraction for tourists. Holding up to 35 people, this 'Gaetbae' boat operates on manpower (people pulling on ropes moving the boat across a waterway) and can be taken from downtown Sokcho to Cheongho-dong. When looking for a bite to eat, Abai sundae and hamheung naengmyeon are two of the most popular dishes.

Local Transportation :
A 5-minute taxi ride from Sokcho Express Bus Terminal.
From Sokcho intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 7-1 or 9-1, then get off City Hall (10 minute ride). It is then a 5-minute walk to Cheongho-dong. The Gaetbae boat can be found in the middle of the village.

Detailed Info : Inquiries Tourist Information Tel : +82-33-635-2003 (Eng/Kor/Jpn/Chi)