Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

16.9Km 2022-12-26

990-1, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4535

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)

16.9Km 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 [Korea Quality] / 호텔탑스빌 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.9Km 2020-12-12

1007-34, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
010-3375-0684

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the City of Gangneung, Hotel Tops Ville in Jeongdongjin is only two minutes away from the beach on foot. For this reason, the 'Ocean A,' 'Ocean B,' and 'Special Ocean' guestrooms offer a great view of the East Sea. The hotel has a seminar room and a cafeteria that serves breakfast. At night, you can see dozens of squid fishing boats that light up the sea. Right behind the hotel is a pine grove where you can take a walk. The hotel is very conveniently located as well, because the Coastal National Road and railway are right in front of it. Popular tourist destinations near the hotel include Jeongdongjin, Rail Bike, Jeongdongjin Time Museum, and Sandglass Park.

Pil Sikdang (필식당)

17.0Km 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)

17.1Km 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.

Jumunjin Beach (주문진해변)

17.1Km 2023-10-16

210, Jumunbuk-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

Jumunjin Beach is located in the northernmost part of Gangneung, and is a great place for summertime family vacations due to the beach's shallow water. The sound of calm waves will chase the heat away, while the dense pine forest provides cool shade against the sun. Visitors can take advantage of the amenities along the beach as well, such as the forest fitness park, family hotels, and the nearby campsite.

CARIB [Korea Quality] / 카리브모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

17.1Km 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.

BTS Bus Stop (주문진읍 BTS 앨범사진 촬영지 (버스정류장))

17.3Km 2024-08-05

Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

The BTS Bus Stop is located next to Jumunjinhaebyeon Beach in Gangneung and was created specially for album jacket filming. While the original bus stop was pulled down after filming, the popularity of BTS on an international scale led the city to reinstall the bus stop as a tourist attraction.

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach (향호해변)

17.4Km 2024-10-17

Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach backed by pine forest complete with a campground. The beach is connected to Jumunjinhaebyeon Beach and has become a must-visit attraction in Gangneung after featuring on BTS' "Spring Day" album jacket. The bus stop was made for filming, but remains as a photo zone.

Guryongpokpo Falls (Sogeumgang River) (구룡폭포 (소금강))

17.4Km 2019-11-26

Samsan-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-6417

Guryongpokpo Falls refers to the group of nine waterfalls, varying in size, located over a three-kilometer stretch of Sogeumgang River in Odaesan National Park. "Guryong" means nine dragons and legend has it that each of the waterfalls was occupied by a dragon. The sixth waterfall is particularly attractive. It is simultaneously the most magnificent and serene of the falls, which is why it is also known as the "Gentleman’s Waterfall." Two kilometers away from the sixth waterfall, is a curious-looking piece of rock called Manmulsang. The name literally means "tens of thousands of different looks." Some of these looks have earned it to other names such as "Giant Rock," "Phantom-Face Rock," "Iworam," and "Candlestick Rock’"

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