Jeongdongjin Time Museum (정동진시간박물관)

15.9Km 2021-02-16

990-1, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-4540

Jeongdongjin Time Museum is comprised of a steam locomotive and 180-meter-long train at the famous Sandglass Park. It features interesting and unique exhibition spaces based on the concept of time. Since its opening in 2013, the museum has been introduced on Korea's major television channels like KBS, MBC, SBS, and YTN as well as Chinese TV programs. In addition, the world's largest hourglass, even recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, is set up at the outside garden. Also, an extremely accurate bronze sundial with a x_height of 7.2 meters is installed in the garden.

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

15.9Km 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)

16.0Km 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.

CARIB [Korea Quality] / 카리브모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

16.2Km 2024-07-01

969, Heonhwa-ro Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-2355 (Korean)

Carib Motel is located right in the center of Jeongdongjin, which is the most popular place for watching the first sunrise of the year, as well as being of the most popular summer vacation destinations in Korea and a filming location for the popular Korean TV drama 'Sandglass'. The motel is a five-story building surrounded by mountains on three sides. Guestrooms are either furnished with a bed or floor heated, and there are also large rooms for groups. It's only a 3-minute walk from the breakwater where many people come to see the first sunrise of the year and a 1-minute walk from Sandglass Park and Jeongdongjin Beach. Besides the beautiful view of the East Sea and the trails along the beach, there are a number of convenient facilities in the vicinity including convenience stores and pharmacies.

Jumunjin Beach (주문진해변)

16.3Km 2023-10-16

210, Jumunbuk-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

Jumunjin Beach is located in the northernmost part of Gangneung, and is a great place for summertime family vacations due to the beach's shallow water. The sound of calm waves will chase the heat away, while the dense pine forest provides cool shade against the sun. Visitors can take advantage of the amenities along the beach as well, such as the forest fitness park, family hotels, and the nearby campsite.

DAVINCHI MOTEL (다빈치모텔)

16.5Km 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 Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장)

16.5Km 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.

BTS Bus Stop (주문진읍 BTS 앨범사진 촬영지 (버스정류장))

16.6Km 2024-08-05

Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

The BTS Bus Stop is located next to Jumunjinhaebyeon Beach in Gangneung and was created specially for album jacket filming. While the original bus stop was pulled down after filming, the popularity of BTS on an international scale led the city to reinstall the bus stop as a tourist attraction.

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach (향호해변)

16.6Km 2025-11-05

Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach backed by pine forest complete with a campground. The beach is connected to Jumunjinhaebyeon Beach and has become a must-visit attraction in Gangneung after featuring on BTS' "Spring Day" album jacket. The bus stop was made for filming, but remains as a photo zone.

Samyang Roundhill (삼양라운드힐 )

17.1Km 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.

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