Jung-dong castle [Korea Quality] / 정동캐슬 [한국관광 품질인증]

2.7Km 3555 2020-09-09

1455, Yulgok-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Korea
+82-10-2294-1318

Located on Jeongdongjin Beach, Jungdong Castle has guestrooms commanding a great view of the East Sea and the sunrise. The Room A offers a view of the ocean and sunrise, and the Room B offers a wide view of the coastline stretching from Jeongdongjin 1-ri and Sun Cruise. It’s a perfect place to enjoy a barbecue party while taking in the beautiful view of the beach. There are lots to see and enjoy around the motel, such as the Haslla Art World with many artworks in harmony with nature, Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum filled with a refreshing pine scent, and Deungmyeong Beach where you can enjoy the summer beach.

Haslla Museum Hotel (하슬라아트월드)

2.7Km 18360 2021-08-03

1441, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-9411

Haslla Art World is a cultural park overlooking the East Sea. “Haslla” was the former name of the Gangneung area during the Goguryeo and Silla Periods. Made by the sculptor couple, Park Shinjung and Choi Okyung, the park is also home to Haslla Museum Hotel and Haslla Wedding Hall.

Full of works of art, Haslla Museum Hotel is decorated with meticulous details. In fact, the entire hotel looks like a piece of art from beautiful beds to chic restaurant. There is no mirror in the bathroom and there are no locks within rooms, aiding guests in focusing on the present. Every room overlooks the East Sea with elegant bathtubs.

Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival (정동진 해맞이 축제)

3.1Km 16282 2022-12-14

Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-640-5530, 5913

Many people come to celebrate a fresh start at the Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival on the eve of one year and the first day of the New Year at Sandglass Park. The sandglass at the park has a diameter of 8.06 meters, a x_width of 3.2 meters, a 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.

Festival events include a fireworks display, the turning of the sandglass to start another year, and performances by various artists.

Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)

3.7Km 0 2024-04-30

Simgok-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Heonhwa-ro Road is a coastal road that offers beautiful natural scenery all year round. The road gets its name from a Korean myth about an old man picking azaleas from the edge of the coastal cliff at the request of Lady Suro, the wife of Gangneung Governor Sunjonggong.

Yetpogu Hoejip (옛포구회집)

4.6Km 77 2021-03-25

437, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-534-0070

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

Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

5.8Km 29632 2024-03-18

176-2 Geumjin-ri, Okgye-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Located to the south of Gangneung, Geumjinhaebyeon Beach stretches over 900 meters in length and covers an area of 63,000 square meters. It is known for its fine white sand beach and shallow waters with a gentle slope, making it a favorite spot for family visitors. Surfing enthusiasts can take advantage of surfing lessons offered at the beach. Additionally, while in the area, visitors can also explore the nearby Geumjin Hot Springs.

Jeonggam Neungi Baeksuk (정감이능이백숙)

7.2Km 46 2021-03-25

89-16, Dunji-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-6116

This restaurant uses neungi for Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup), one of Korea’s healthy dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is whole chicken soup with whingled hedgehog. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Useokjeong (우석정)

8.4Km 57 2021-03-30

113, Sidongseodang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-8685

It is a store, designated as a model restaurant, in Gangneung. This restaurant's signature menu is ox bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Yeonhwa Maeul (연화마을)

8.7Km 108 2021-03-25

100-1, Pungho-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0979

This restaurant uses neungi for Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup), one of Korea’s healthy dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is whole chicken soup with shingled hedgehog. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Jungang Garden (중앙가든)

8.7Km 40 2021-03-25

19, Hyeonnaesijang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-534-8803

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

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