Donghae Port - the "seafood paradise" of Donghae City, South Korea!

Dear fans, today we will bring you to Donghae Port (동해항) in Donghae City, South Korea! ✨ As an important port on the east coast of South Korea, it is not only a transportation hub for ships, but also a hidden "seafood treasure trove"! 🌊🐠 Fresh catches, beautiful sea views, and an authentic Korean fishing village atmosphere make it a foodie’s paradise! 😋🦑 ⸻ ⛱️ Must-see attractions 📍 🚢 Donghai Port Fish Market When you come to Donghai Port, you must not miss this super authentic seafood market! 🦀🐙 Every morning, fishing boats return to the port loaded with fresh catches. The market has all kinds of fish, shellfish, octopus and crabs! 🦞🐟 You can buy fresh seafood here directly, let the stall owner help you process it on the spot, take it to the restaurant next door for processing, and eat it right after it is caught. The taste is super good! 🤩🍽️ 📍 🌊 Donghai Port Lighthouse Walking along the port, not far away is the red and white lighthouse standing on the breakwater. It is one of the symbols of Donghai Port! 🚨📍 This is a great place to enjoy the scenery of the East China Sea. Looking out at the sea and sky, feeling the sea breeze, it is so relaxing! 💙🌅 Come in the evening to see the beautiful sunset, it's great for taking photos and checking in! 📸✨ 📍 🎣 Harbor fishing area If you like fishing, there are many suitable places for fishing in Donghai Port! 🎣🌊 Many locals come here with their equipment to fish, and if you are lucky, you can catch fish that are fresher than those in the market! 🐠🐟 If you want to experience the fun of fishing in Korea, you might as well rent fishing gear and experience the daily life of fishermen! 😆✨ 📍 🦞 Seafood Street There are many seafood restaurants that have been operating for many years near the port. You can eat the most authentic fresh sashimi (회), soy sauce crab (간장게장), spicy fish soup (매운탕) and other classic Korean seafood dishes! 🔥🍲 When you come to Donghai Port, you must try their sashimi platter, paired with wasabi soy sauce or Korean-specific sauce, it is simply delicious! 😋🍣 ⸻ 🚗 Transportation Tips 🔹 From Seoul: 🚆 KTX: Take the KTX from Cheongnyangni Station (청량리역) to Donghae Station (동해역), which takes about 2 hours. Then take a taxi for 10 minutes to reach Donghae Port. 🚌 Bus: Take a long-distance bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Donghae City. The journey takes about 3.5 hours. After arriving in Donghae City, transfer to a bus or taxi to Donghae Port. 🔹 From Donghai City: 🚖 Taxi: From Donghae Station, the journey takes about 10-15 minutes and the fare is about 6,000-8,000 KRW. 🚌 Bus: Take the city bus and get off at the "동해항" stop to reach the port. ⸻ 💗 Other Tips ✔ Best time to travel: May-October, especially in summer, when seafood is at its juiciest and freshest! 🐟🦑 ✔ Recommended playing time: 2-3 hours. If you want to have a seafood dinner, you can arrange half a day! 🍽️🦀 ✔ Clothing suggestions: Wear casual and light clothing. The seaside is windy, so it is recommended to bring a windbreaker! 🌬️🧥 ✔ Notes: ✅ Go to the seafood market in the morning, the seafood is the freshest! 🐠 ✅ When eating sashimi, you can try wrapping it with Korean spicy sauce and lettuce, which has a unique flavor! 🔥🥬 ✅ If you get seasick, it is recommended not to stay at the pier for too long, as the waves can be a bit shaky! 🌊🚢 ⸻ 🤔 Is it worth going? ✅ If you love seafood, this must be your food paradise! The freshness is off the charts and the price is much cheaper than Seoul! 🦐💙 ✅ If you like harbour scenery, the lighthouse, fishing boats and pier here are very atmospheric and especially suitable for taking photos! 📸✨ ✅ If you want to experience the life of local fishermen, this place is more authentic than the seafood market in Busan, and the seafood you eat are all freshly caught by the fishing boats! 🐟🔥 ❌ If you don’t eat seafood, or don’t like the salty and humid air of the harbor, this may not be the place for you. 🚢💨 ⸻ 🌟 Summary: Donghai Port is a food paradise full of fishing port style, seafood lovers must not miss it! Not only can you enjoy fresh seafood here, but also charming port scenery. It is suitable for fans who like to eat seafood and enjoy the sea breeze! 💙⚓🐠