Donghae동해

The questions people ask first about Donghae, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
• SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
• Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
• TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
• SafetyDonghae is a small, safe port city; the real risks are the cold sea, thin bus service after 18:00 and ferry cancellations in rough weather.Donghae is a small, safe port city; the real risks are the cold sea, thin bus service after 6:00 PM and ferry cancellations in rough weather.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee or bakery bread₩3,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6)
• Street or quick mealNoodle or dumpling soup₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• BeerDraught beer, 500 ml, in a hof₩2,500–5,000 (≈ US$2–4)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi base fare20% surcharge 00:00–04:00.20% surcharge 12:00 AM–4:00 AM.₩3,800 (≈ US$3)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩20,000–40,000 (≈ US$15–30)
• Museum or sight ticketCheongok Cave entry₩3,000 (≈ US$3) adult₩1,500 (≈ US$2) teen₩1,000 (≈ under US$1) child
• Budget bedJjimjilbang floor space, a night, per person₩6,000 (≈ US$5)
• Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per room₩50,000 (≈ US$40)
• High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩50,000 (≈ US$40) · Mid ₩90,000 (≈ US$65) · High ₩180,000 (≈ US$130)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

ICN Incheon International (Fastest bus link is about 4 h; the practical arrival airport for Donghae.) · YNY Yangyang International (Closer, but few flights and weak onward bus links; total time is often longer than via ICN.) · WJU Wonju Airport (Closer on the map; limited flights and connections, so check before booking.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed

Mid

₩80,000–140,000 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed

High

₩140,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• Buses after 18:00 are few: check the last departure before you go out.Buses after 6:00 PM are few: check the last departure before you go out.
• Chuam and Hansom beaches are only open in July and August.
• The Dojjavigol observatory closes in bad weather.
• The Sky Cycle is closed on Tuesdays.
• Ferries to Ulleungdo can be cancelled in rough weather: build a spare day.