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Jumunjin Lighthouse (주문진 등대)

Jumunjin Lighthouse (주문진 등대)

14.1Km    2021-01-05

24-7, Yetdeungdae-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-662-2131

Established on March 20, 1918, Jumunjin Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in the Gangwon region. The lighthouse is 3 meters in diameter at the base and 10 meters in x_height with white mortar covering the exterior wall. The building shows the early structure of Korean lighthouse architecture, which is a great value in terms of the nation’s architectural history. The light signal blinks at 15-second intervals and can be seen from 37 kilometers away. The original lighthouse was destroyed during the Korean War but was rebuilt in 1951.

Siingwa Bada (시인과바다)

Siingwa Bada (시인과바다)

14.3Km    2021-03-25

1887, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5378-4662

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee and desserts. This cafe is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is americano.

Sun Hansik (썬한식)

14.8Km    2021-03-25

1167, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-5460

This is a place where you can enjoy soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood and soft bean curd stew.

Ppoppai Hoetjip (뽀빠이횟집)

Ppoppai Hoetjip (뽀빠이횟집)

14.8Km    2021-03-25

1941, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-9898

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh sashimi. The best menu at this restaurant is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Mujinjang Dwaeji Sundae Gukbap (무진장돼지순대국밥)

Mujinjang Dwaeji Sundae Gukbap (무진장돼지순대국밥)

14.9Km    2021-03-25

538, Yeonju-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9298-7988

They use the Sundae they personally prepared at the store. The best menu at this restaurant is blood sausage and rice soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

San Hoetjip (산횟집)

San Hoetjip (산횟집)

14.9Km    2021-03-25

1165, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-2740

It is a place where you can enjoy thick and chewy sashimi. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is noodles with raw fish in cold broth.

Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역)

Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역)

14.9Km    2022-12-29

17, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4534

Jeongdongjin Station is known as the train station located closest to the ocean in the nation. Built in 1962, the area had as many as 5,000 people during the mining period, but decreased into a small fishing village of under 2,000 after the government's coal industry reform policies went into action. In the early 1990s the train rarely stopped at the station due to minimal passengers, but it gained popularity after appearing in the drama “Sandglass (1995)” and is also widely famous for its sunrise view. The Sunrise Train, a six-hour course from Cheongnyangni Station to Jeongdongjin Station, was added to accommodate more visitors. Other attractions nearby include Jeongdongjin Beach, hourglass tree and more.

Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach (정동진해변)

Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach (정동진해변)

14.9Km    2024-05-24

17 Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4604

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.

Gwangsunne (광순네)

Gwangsunne (광순네)

15.0Km    2021-03-25

1960, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9599-5460

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh sashimi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is grilled clams.