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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.

Sodol Adeul Rock Park (소돌아들바위공원)

Sodol Adeul Rock Park (소돌아들바위공원)

15.1Km    2023-07-27

Jumun-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Follow the coastal road north of Gangneung to reach the white lighthouse at the end of the hill in Jumunjin. Beyond the lighthouse is Sodol Adeul Rock Park, boasting beautiful and unique rock formations sculpted by wind and waves. The first thing that greets the visitors as they approach from the road is a sharp and angular black rock formation that resembles a bull, followed by other rocks that take on the shape of elephants and many other shapes. Sodolbawi Rock was originally underwater before rising to the surface due to tectonic movements during the Jurassic Period 150 million years ago. It is home to a legend where an old couple prayed for 100 days to conceive a son, and thus a famous spot visited by many newlyweds.

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)

15.3Km    2022-06-20

133, Sampoam-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9990

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest divides Gangwon Province from east to west and is known for its famous pine tree forests. It was designated as a suitable resting place to enjoy as it’s harmoniously situated in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation. Beautiful view of Gangneung and the East Sea can be seen day and night.

Badareul Damda (바다를담다)

Badareul Damda (바다를담다)

15.5Km    2021-03-23

1025, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-3631

It is a place where you can eat fresh seafood with the view of Hourglass Park. This seafood restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is steamed snow crab.

Jeongdongjin Time Museum (정동진시간박물관)

Jeongdongjin Time Museum (정동진시간박물관)

15.5Km    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)

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

15.5Km    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.

Jeongdongjin Hanggu Hoe Center (정동진항구회센터)

Jeongdongjin Hanggu Hoe Center (정동진항구회센터)

15.6Km    2021-03-25

1017, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-643-1055

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

HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌)

HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌)

15.6Km    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.

Pil Sikdang (필식당)

Pil Sikdang (필식당)

15.7Km    2021-03-25

1009, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9559

It is a place frequented by not only locals but also tourists. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled pork belly.

Haenyeo Jigyeong Hoetjip (해녀직영횟집)

Haenyeo Jigyeong Hoetjip (해녀직영횟집)

15.7Km    2021-03-25

997, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-5278

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh sashimi. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw fish. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.