#summervacay
### **1. Mukho Lighthouse (묵호등대)**
📍 *Mukho Port, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do*
**Why Visit?**
✔ **Korea’s only lighthouse with a suspension bridge**
✔ **360° ocean views** of the East Sea
✔ **Romantic sunset spot** (locals call it "Heartbreak Hill")
**Solo Perks:**
- Walk the **coastal deck** at golden hour
- Try **squid ink ice cream** at the port (yes, really!)
- Nearby **Mukho Fish Market** for fresh sashimi bowls
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### **2. Nongoldamgil Mural Village (놀골담길)**
📍 *Nongol-dong, Donghae-si*
**Must-See Art:**
- **"Flying Whale" mural** – Symbol of Donghae
- **Staircase to the Sea** – Optical illusion artwork
- **Hidden alley galleries** with local ceramic art
**Hands-On Fun:**
- **DIY stamp tour** (collect all 10 for a prize)
- **Café Hopping** – Try the seashell-shaped scones
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### **Getting There**
🚆 **From Seoul**:
- Take KTX to **Donghae Station** (3hrs) → Local bus
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- Or **direct bus** from Dong Seoul Terminal (3.5hrs)
🚶 **Between Sites**:
- **Taxi** (~10 mins | ₩6,000)
- **Walk** the scenic 3km coastal path
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### **Local Flavors**
🍜 **Donghae Sundae**: Blood sausage with squid ink rice
☕ **Wave Coffee**: Surf-themed café with ocean views
🍺 **Mukho Brewery**: Craft beer using deep-sea water
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### **Why Perfect for Solo Travelers?**
✅ **Safe & walkable** – Well-lit paths
✅ **Instagram gold** at every turn
✅ **Easy day trip** from Seoul
**"Donghae is where salty breezes carry stories of fishermen and street artists—your solo adventure awaits where the mountains tumble into the sea."**
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**Would you chase sunsets at the lighthouse or hunt murals first?** 🌅🎨 Tag your pick!
