The official Foresttrip directions give the address as 651-59 Jungyeong-gil, Miro-myeon, Samcheok. By rail from Cheongnyangni, arrive at Donghae Station and use bus 21-1 from Donghae Station → transfer at Gyodong Community Center to bus 31-4 → Hwalgi stop → about five minutes on foot. For intercity bus travel the operator lists Dong Seoul Terminal → Samcheok intercity terminal → Yeokdun-ri stop (board bus 31-4) → Hwalgi stop → five-minute walk. The official route does not instruct travellers to board bus 31-4 directly at the Samcheok terminal. The connection from Samcheok terminal to Yeokdun-ri is not described in detail, so confirm that leg and the current departures independently before travelling. Rural frequencies and last buses can change; accommodation and check-in must be verified separately. Enquiries: 033-574-0032.
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- First published
- Oct 18, 2026
Samcheok Hwalgi Forest Retreat: Bus 21-1 Then 31-4 From Donghae Station
From Donghae Station transfer from 21-1 to 31-4; for intercity bus arrivals, check boarding at Yeokdun-ri stop.
Provides actionable public transport directions for visitors without a car.
Before deciding to visit
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What we're seeing
The official Foresttrip directions distinguish the Gyodong transfer for rail arrivals from boarding bus 31-4 at Yeokdun-ri for intercity bus arrivals.
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What we still don't know
The precise connection from Samcheok terminal to Yeokdun-ri, live bus timetables, last services and room availability remain unverified.