A secret spot you can’t miss in Sokcho: This mobile seaside bookstore hidden in a truck is just too adorable
Reading with the sea breeze on your face feels like pure bliss! 🌊
Summary
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A bookstore called 3 Feet Bookstore is actually a mobile truck parked at 279 Yeongrang Coast Street in Sokcho, South Korea.
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The bookstore operates seasonally, usually opening from March to October each year, and the exact operating dates and hours are announced every month on its official Instagram.
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As long as you buy a book on-site, you can borrow a beach chair, picnic mat, or sun umbrella for free to read by the sea, and there are also foreign-language books for travelers to choose from.
Whenever you want a brief escape from the city’s noise, you may find yourself longing for the wide-open sea. If you’re planning a trip to South Korea this year, there’s a charming hidden spot along Sokcho’s coast. This mobile bookstore, called 3 Feet Bookstore, is parked at 279 Yeongranghaean-ro, Sokcho. It’s more than a truck full of books; it feels like a boundless space where the reading room extends all the way to the shore. The bookstore is usually open seasonally from March through October, when outdoor reading is possible. Best of all, buy a book here and you can borrow a beach chair, picnic mat, or parasol for free.
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Buy a book and enjoy a moment of doing nothing to the sound of the waves
The atmosphere here is completely different from that of a traditional bookstore. Instead of an indoor space so quiet you hardly dare breathe, there’s a natural sea breeze and the sound of waves rolling in. After choosing a book you like, simply find a comfortable spot on the beach and settle in, with the endless horizon beside you. Taking everyday reading out into nature like this really makes you lose track of time.
The moment you buy a book, it feels as though you’ve borrowed a peaceful summer day along with it.
A reading spot to enjoy even if you don’t speak Korean
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Though it’s in South Korea, international travelers needn’t worry about a language barrier. 3 Feet Bookstore has thoughtfully prepared a small selection of books in other languages for travelers from around the world. Even quietly leafing through a few pages, with the deep blue sea before you, offers an irreplaceable view on your trip.
Hours and Information
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As an outdoor mobile bookstore, its hours depend heavily on the weather. It appears only from around March through October each year, and the owner posts the specific opening dates and hours on Instagram at the beginning of each month.
If your itinerary includes Sokcho, making this your final stop for an afternoon of doing nothing would be a perfect choice. Rather than rushing through tourist attractions, spending an hour or two here listening to the sea and reading is the kind of travel that truly lets your body and mind settle. Ready to add this romantic stop to your next travel itinerary?
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