Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach (정동진해변)

18.1Km 2024-12-26

17 Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach is a nice, sandy beach with three major swimming spots: in front of Jeongdongjin Station, by Sandglass Park, and by the Jeongdongjin Breakwater. The spots near the railway station and by the park are more popular because they are spacious and easy to reach. The numerous rocks in front of Jeongdongjin Station are home to shellfish, mussels, sea urchins, and edible seaweed.

Jeondongjin Station is known to be one of the stations closest to the ocean in the world. It is also a well-known sunrise spot, attracting crowds of sunrise spectators. The Jeongdongjin Sunrise Tourist Train has become a crowd favorite as well, ever since its premiere run in 1997.

Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방파제)

18.1Km 2023-07-27

1609 , Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jumunjin Breakwater was made famous as the filming site of the show “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” Serving as the backdrop of the two leads’ fateful first meeting, the breakwater still retains its beautiful scenery. Many visitors recreate the scene from their favorite show here.
The breakwater itself is divided into the east and the west parts. The eastern breakwater is 1 kilometer, while the western breakwater is 200 meters long. One can fish for plaice from spring to September, while spotty belly greenling, spipefish, and rockfish can be found in October. From December to March, grey mullet and big-scaled redfin become the main species caught here. The best season to fish here is between October and March.

Mojeongtap Trail in Nochusan Mountain (노추산 모정탑길)

18.3Km 2024-03-18

1679-8 Daegi-ri, Wangsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Nochusan Mountain, part of the Taebaek Mountain Range, derives its name from the ancient Chinese states of Lu (No) and Zou (Chu). This naming commemorates the area's historical significance as a place of study for two of Korea's great scholars: Seol Chong from the Silla period and Yi I from the Joseon era. The Mojeongtap Trail on Nochusan Mountain is noteworthy for its 3,000 stone towers, erected by an elderly mother in honor of her children. The term “Mojeong” signifies a mother's love for her children.

HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌)

18.5Km 2024-12-19

1007-34 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hotel Topsville in Jeongdongjin, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, is a comfortable hotel just a 2-minute walk from the beach. All rooms give views of the beautiful East Sea by day, while at night there’s the spectacular sight of massed squid fishing boat lights. Breakfast is provided, and residents can enjoy a walk in the pine forest at the back of the hotel. Transport access is good, as the national coast road and the railway line are both adjacent. Nearby attractions include the Jeongdonjin rail bike, the Time Museum and Sandglass Park.

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

18.6Km 2024-12-23

990-1 Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Sandglass Park is surrounded by the East Sea, mountains and Jeongdongjin 2-ri Village. Sandglass Park has pine trees, benches facing the sea, and access to Jeongdongjin Beach. At the center of the park is a giant sandglass that is set to measure one year. Sandglass Park was established in 1999 by the city of Gangneung and Samsung Electronics Co. to commemorate the upcoming millennium. Part of this commemoration was the building of the giant sandglass at the park. The sandglass has a diameter of 8.06 meters, x_width of 3.2 meters, weight of 40 tons and holds 8 tons of sand, making it one of the biggest sandglasses in the world. It takes a whole year for sand to trickle to the bottom and then the sandglass restarts again on New Year’s Day each year at midnight.

Gangneung Boksakkot Village (강릉 복사꽃마을)

18.8Km 2025-01-17

527-3, Sillicheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Boksakkot Village blooms with peach blossoms each spring. The village is criss-crossed by Hacheon and Sillicheon Streams, which can be crossed by log bridges built long ago by the residents. These precious log bridges are sometimes removed for protection during the rainy summer season, and then put back out when the stream level lowers.

Boksakkot Village provides a wonderful glimpse into the rural agricultural lifestyle of Korea. Visitors can pick their own fruit directly from the tree to enjoy right away, as well as make a scarecrow or spread green tea fertilizer around the trees to help them grow. The village is also the venue for an annual peach blossom festival in April, and a scarecrow festival in August.

Jumunjin Port (주문진항)

19.0Km 2024-05-24

1758-22 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jumunjin Port, one of the main fishing ports on the east coast, is home to over 350 fishing boats. The East Sea, where the warm and cold waters meet, is excellent for catching many different types of fish including lance fish, pollack, herring, and anchovy, as well as squid. Fish caught in the area is often served fresh or cooked at nearby seafood restaurants.

DAVINCHI MOTEL (다빈치모텔)

19.1Km 2024-12-19

920-40 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Davinci Motel stands atop Sun Cruise Hill in Jeongdongjin, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, so residents can enjoy fine views of the blue East Sea from the comfort of their room - while the top floor observatory room offers a panorama of the entire Jeongdongjin coastline. Jeongdongjin Beach is just a 15-minute walk away, and the motel provides an outdoor barbecue area for family and small group parties.

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