[Gangneung Baugil Section 5] Beach and Lake Road ([강릉 바우길 5구간] 바다 호숫길) - Area information - Korea travel information

[Gangneung Baugil Section 5] Beach and Lake Road ([강릉 바우길 5구간] 바다 호숫길)

[Gangneung Baugil Section 5] Beach and Lake Road ([강릉 바우길 5구간] 바다 호숫길)

18.6Km    15381     2020-11-26

Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-0990

Gangneung Bau-gil Road is a 150-kilometer walking trail comprised of 10 courses including mountain ranges and coastal sections, including Baekdudaegan, Gyeongpo, and Jeongdongjin. “Bau” means “rock” in the Gangwon-do dialect. When the people of Gangwon-do refer to Gangwon-do in a friendly way, they call it “Gamjabau.” Like the name, Gangneung Bau-gil features human-friendly trekking courses through beautiful nature. By traveling on foot, people can enjoy the tranquil scene and the scent of pine trees from the forest that makes up almost 70% of the routes.

[Gangneung Baugil Section 5]
This 16 kilometer-long route along the coast includes tourist attractions such as Sacheonjin-ri Coastal Park, Gyeongpo Beach, Gyeongpo Lake, Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park, and Namhangjin Beach. Collect shells near the beach, enjoy the view from the deck, and take a leisurely stroll on Korea's longest, most lush pine grove path. The lakeside road in Gyeongpo and the Chodang Solbat-gil (pine grove road) at Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park make this a beloved trekking attraction.

Sacheon Beach (사천해변(사천해수욕장))

18.6Km    32569     2022-12-26

San 282-1, Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

Nestled between Gyeongpodae Beach and Yeongok Beach, Sacheon Beach is a clean and quiet beach covering an area of 18,000 ㎡ over a length of 300 meters. The beach opened on July 1, 1975; due to its close location to Gyeongpo Provincial Park, many vacationers choose to come here during the holidays. A thick pine forest spreads out against the beach, and the fine white sand and shallow waters make this area an ideal place for rest and relaxation.

Dojjaebigol Sky Valley (도째비골스카이밸리)

Dojjaebigol Sky Valley (도째비골스카이밸리)

18.8Km    0     2022-06-03

2-109, Mukhojin-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2042

Dojjaebigol Sky Valley, located between Mukho Lighthouse and Wolsotaekji, provides a beautiful view of East Sea with various activities. Dojjaebi is a regional dialect of the word dokkaebi (Korean goblin). Opened in 2021, Dojjaebigol Sky Valley offers entertaining facilities such as Sky Walk, Sky Cycle, and Giant Slide as well as Dojjaebi Art House where visitors can buy souvenirs. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views and exciting leisure sports such as 59-meter-high glass-bottom Sky Walk, floating in air with Sky Cycle, and 30-meter-long Giant Slide.

Mukho Lighthouse (묵호 등대)

Mukho Lighthouse (묵호 등대)

18.9Km    17208     2022-12-28

300, Haemaji-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-531-3258

Established on June 8, 1963, Mukho Lighthouse serves as a guarding beacon of ships coming and going at Mukho port. Mukho Lighthouse is a 12 meter-tall white circular concrete structure with two floors located at an altitude of 67 m. It is surrounded by a cozy park where forsythias blossom in spring and visitors can overlook the sea. The park is home to the Maritime Fishing Exhibition Hall, where visitors can learn about the history of fishing in the area. The lighthouse and its surrounding area are full of quiet and comfortable spots to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Because of its location, the lighthouse is absolutely crucial to the safety of ships and boats coming into the port. The lighthouse’s large light, installed in October 2003, was developed by Korean scientists and uses a rotating prism lens that can shine beams of light as far as 42 km.

Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)

Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)

18.9Km    12771     2021-07-22

1, Daegwallyeongyet-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3830

Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. It is housed in a building that resembles a dolmen, striking a balance with the surrounding landscape and earning it an Outstanding Architecture Award from the Construction Association of Korea and the Best Award from Gangwon-do.

The museum has six exhibition halls, including those that are named after the guardian gods that represent the four directions. Cheongnyongbang (Room of the Blue Dragon - East) is decorated in blue and displays celadon and traditional ceramics. Baekobang (Room of the White Tiger - West) is in white and exhibits Buddhist art and wooden dolls. Jujakbang (Room of the Red Vermillion - South) is in red and displays a bridal palanquin, folk paintings, and calligraphy. The black Hyeonmubang (Room of the Black Turtle - North) displays bronze relics. Also, there is the Togibang (Earthenware) showing Prehistoric era shacks and earthenware, and Uribang, exhibiting wooden furniture and folk craftwork. The outdoor space offers an exhibit of stone pagodas and statues as well as a thatched cottage and an operating water mill.

Mukhohang Port (묵호항)

Mukhohang Port (묵호항)

19.0Km    31285     2021-03-17

22, Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2271

Situated in Donghae, Mukhohang Port opened in 1941 and used to be the most prolific trading port on the east coast. However, with the steady change in the economy, it has now become a center of fishing. A large wholesale seafood market at the port offers a wide array of freshly caught seafood. From early in the morning, merchants across the country gather at the market to purchase fresh seafood. Dried fish are also available.

Mukho Lighthouse, located atop Dongmunsan Mountain, opened in June 1963 as an unmanned lighthouse guiding ships into Mukhohang Port. The two-story lighthouse is 12 meters tall and is made from cement. The white lighthouse stands out against the blue sea and sky to create a fantastic image. The area surrounding the lighthouse has been turned into a small park. There is a large rock inscribed with a poem about the sea near the park entrance.

Mukho Dojjaebi Festa (묵호 도째비페스타)

Mukho Dojjaebi Festa (묵호 도째비페스타)

19.0Km    0     2024-07-26

22 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-532-1945

The Mukho Dojjaebi Festa takes place around Mukho Port Passenger Terminal and the beautiful East Sea. During the festival period, admission to Dojjaebigol Sky Valley is discounted at 50% off. Visitors can enjoy a range of tasty local foods, including makgeolli and dried pollack, as well as fun art programs and performances.

Buheung Hoetjip (부흥횟집)

19.0Km    16784     2024-03-19

93 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
033-531-5209

Buheung Hoetjip is a restaurant near Mukho Port specializes in serving fresh seafood caught the same day, exclusively using wild-caught fish for its menu. The restaurant closes for the day once the ingredients are sold out. Its signature dish is mul hoe (cold raw fish soup). Other menu items include modeum hoe (assorted sliced raw fish), daegu tang (codfish soup), and hoe deopbap (raw fish bibimbap). Be prepared for a waiting time that may exceed 30 minutes during lunch hours. The restaurant is conveniently located near Nongoldam-gil Street, an area that preserves the winding alleyways reminiscent of a 70s fishing village. 

Donghae Nongoldam-gil Street (Deungdae Damhwa Village) (동해 논골담길 (등대 담화마을))

Donghae Nongoldam-gil Street (Deungdae Damhwa Village) (동해 논골담길 (등대 담화마을))

19.0Km    26432     2022-12-26

97, Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2231

Nongoldam-gil Street, formed in 1941, was transformed in 2010 with the "Nongoldam-gil Street" project by the Donghae Culture Center. With the help from the village seniors and local artists, the street became a canvas storytelling the history of Mukhohang Port and the lives of the villagers. There are also many cafes located along the street, perfect for taking a break to enjoy the view.

Hill [Korea Quality] / 모텔힐 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hill [Korea Quality] / 모텔힐 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.2Km    3533     2023-09-01

43-12 , Bangdong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-643-8985, +82-33-642-8985

Motel Hill in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, is a six-floor white-painted motel whose guest rooms offer views of the East Sea. A promenade leads from the accommodation to Sacheon Beach, so residents can contemplate the ocean while taking their morning walk. The motel is 10 minutes away from downtown Gangneung, and nearby tourist attractions incude Gyeongpo Beach, Jumunjin Beach, Ojukheon, and the Geumgang River. The motel parking lot is big enough for tour buses.