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Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장)

14.7Km    2024-12-30

483-32 Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch is situated at an elevation of 920 meters, sprawling across 205,000 square meters of open grassland. The sheep roam freely throughout the year, except in winter, allowing visitors to wander the trails and watch the flock in their natural setting. For those looking to interact more directly, there is an option to participate in a feeding experience, where visitors can feed hay to the sheep. A 1.2-meter-long circular walkway encircles the sheep grazing field, and a leisurely stroll along this path takes about 40 minutes. The ranch is also known for its numerous scenic photo opportunities. Additionally, a wildlife habitat community is established at the center of the ranch, enhancing its ecological appeal.

Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach (정동진해변)

14.8Km    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.

Jeongdongjin Railbike (정동진 레일바이크)

Jeongdongjin Railbike (정동진 레일바이크)

14.8Km    2021-06-28

17, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-7786

Jeongdongjin Railbike is one of the must-try leisure activities in Gangwon-do. Departing from Jeongdongjin Station, the railbike brings the cool sea breeze and offers an unobstructed view of the ocean while it runs its course.

Jumunjin Port (주문진항)

Jumunjin Port (주문진항)

15.1Km    2024-05-24

1758-22 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-662-2106

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.

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

15.4Km    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.

HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌)

HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌)

15.4Km    2024-12-19

1007-34 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-643-1054

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.

Samyang Roundhill (삼양라운드힐 )

Samyang Roundhill (삼양라운드힐 )

15.7Km    2025-11-05

708-9 Kkotbatyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Samyang Roundhill welcomes visitors with refreshing, pure breeze and wide-open pastures, a perfect setting for a nature excursion. The Farm is a sanctuary for gentle herbivores like sheep, cows, and ostriches, living freely in this pristine environment. A farm ranch owned by Samyang Foods of the popular Buldak franchise, it opened in 1972 to provide quality protein to the people. In 2007, it became open to the public as a tourist destination. Not only can visitors enjoy feeding the animals, but it is the only ranch in Gangwon State where visitors can watch sheep herding against the backdrop of the beautiful scenic landscape. Merch, desserts, and other Samyang Foods product souvenirs are available at the gift shop.

DAVINCHI MOTEL (다빈치모텔)

DAVINCHI MOTEL (다빈치모텔)

16.0Km    2024-12-19

920-40 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9079-5043

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.

Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch (대관령 하늘목장)

16.4Km    2025-10-23

458-23 Kkotbadyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch, located in the highlands of Daegwallyeong Pass, is an environmentally friendly ranch that raises over 400 cows, sheep, and horses. Visitors can easily view the ranch by riding a tractor, completing one circut in 45 minutes. The view of the ranch and surrounding area is best seen from the sky deck observatory. The ranch also features themed walking paths and activities including horseback riding and feeding baby animals.

Gangneung Boksakkot Village (강릉 복사꽃마을)

Gangneung Boksakkot Village (강릉 복사꽃마을)

16.7Km    2025-01-17

527-3, Sillicheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-5208

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.