## Start with the exact terminal Sokcho has both an **Express Bus Terminal** and an **Intercity Bus Terminal**. They are not the same place. The express terminal is close to Sokcho Beach, while the intercity terminal sits farther north near the city/market side. Before booking a hotel pickup or deciding where to eat first, check which terminal is printed on the ticket. ## If you arrive at the express terminal The express terminal is close to Sokcho Beach, making the beach and southern coastal side a low-friction first stop. A tourist information center operates at the terminal. ## If you arrive at the intercity terminal The intercity terminal is better positioned for the northern/central city side and also has a tourist information center. Local circular buses connect it with other parts of Sokcho. ## Seoraksan is a separate trip Sokcho City currently lists **bus 7 and 7-1** as routes to Seoraksan. That makes the national-park entrance a public-transport day trip, but it should still be planned as a separate block rather than as a quick extension of the market or beach. Check the live bus information before heading out, especially for the return trip. ## Market and coast are easier when grouped The Tourist & Fishery Market, Abai Village, harbor/coast and beach areas are better treated as local city clusters. Do not cross from Seoraksan back to the coast repeatedly in one day unless the schedule is very loose. ## Foreign tourist taxi can fill the gap Sokcho also operates a foreign tourist taxi program. The official tourism page lists in-person booking at tourist information centers and online booking, with passport requirements and time-based pricing. This can be useful for travelers who want to combine several spread-out sights without waiting for buses. ## A practical first-day pattern **Arrive → confirm express or intercity terminal → leave luggage → stay in one city cluster → plan Seoraksan as a separate bus/taxi block.** This is especially useful after a long bus ride from Seoul. ## Accessibility and help Sokcho publishes accessible/open-tour routes and operates tourist information desks at both bus terminals, the market and the Haemaji area. The city also lists 1330 for multilingual assistance.