The cable car cabins are equipped with glass-bottomed floors for direct downward visibility of the East Sea.
The route spans 874 meters across a coastal inlet, reaching a peak height of 21 meters above sea level.
Jangho-ri, the location of the southern station, is nicknamed 'Korea's Naples' due to its clear, shallow turquoise waters.
The cable car system was specifically engineered to provide an aerial view of Samcheok's unique rock formations and sea caves.
The infrastructure connects two historically separate fishing villages, transforming them into a unified tourism corridor.
The Samcheok Maritime Cable Car connects Jangho-ri, known as the 'Naples of Korea', to Yonghwa-ri across the East Sea. The system operates two Swiss-designed passenger cabins that traverse an 874-meter span at a height of approximately 21 meters above the water. The cabins feature transparent floor sections to provide views of the coastline and rocky reefs directly below. The route links two distinct stations, Jangho Station and Yonghwa Station, which serve as hubs for exploring local coastal parks and beaches. The structure serves as a primary vantage point for observing the geological formations of the Gangwon-do coastline. It is a dual-way transport system, allowing passengers to board at either end of the line.
The center of the glass-bottomed floor inside the moving cabin looking down at the coastline.
Check the official website for real-time weather-related operational status updates before heading out.
If traveling during peak holiday weekends, expect significant wait times due to high demand.
Bring polarized sunglasses to better see the reef formations through the water surface from the cabin.
Do not attempt to visit during high-wind weather conditions, as the service is frequently suspended for safety.
Closed on the first and third Monday of every month for inspection and maintenance.
No food or beverages are permitted inside the cable car cabin.
