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CARIB [Korea Quality]  / 카리브모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

CARIB [Korea Quality] / 카리브모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

18.5Km    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.

Haenyeo Jigyeong Hoetjip (해녀직영횟집)

Haenyeo Jigyeong Hoetjip (해녀직영횟집)

18.6Km    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.

Pil Sikdang (필식당)

Pil Sikdang (필식당)

18.6Km    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.

HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌)

HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌)

18.6Km    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.

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

18.7Km    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.

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach (맹방해변)

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach (맹방해변)

18.9Km    2025-01-16

228-239 Maengbanghaebyeon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-3011

Maengbanghaebyeon Beach is located 7 kilometers from downtown Samcheok and was developed as a tourist attraction. During summer, there are various beach events such as the Myeongsasimni Race, bare-hand trout catching contest, and more. The area quickly became popular after featuring as a filming site for BTS' Butter album jacket.

San Hoetjip (산횟집)

San Hoetjip (산횟집)

19.3Km    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.