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Donghae Coast Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Donghae Coast

Donghae is the Korean name for the "East Sea" (Generally known internationally as the "Sea of Japan"). The coast stretches for about 800 kilometers northwest from the border withSouth Koreato the Russian border at Tumangan/Khasan. The northern part of the region contains the site of some of North Korea's nuclear tests (near Kimchaek) it should come as no surprise that traveling around here independently, or even just traveling, is not going to be easy. Rason to north and Wonsan to the south are both possible tour group destinations, as well as the Kŭmgangsan 'diamond mountain' tourist destination.

Top Attractions in Donghae Coast

Explore the best things to see and do in Donghae Coast:

  • Donghae Waterfall
  • Kwanŭmchŏn
  • Manseru
  • Sansingak
  • Simgŏmtang
  • Taeungchŏn
  • Ŭmhyanggak

Donghae Coast Travel Guide Sections

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