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

8.3Km 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.

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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.

Namae Beach (Namae 1, 3-ri) (남애해변(남애1, 3리))

8.4Km 2021-07-16

Gwangjin-ri, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-2518

In addition to the beautiful Maeho Lagoon at its side, Namae-ri is home to three beaches. The northernmost Namae Beach is the largest among the three, with a sandy shore that is 2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. The beach has great quality sand and shallow waters, with an average depth of only 1 to 2 meters. Also, a field of reeds is beautifully stretched out on both sides of the stream flowing from Maeho Lagoon. Near Maeho Lagoon is the breeding ground for egrets and grey herons in Pomae-ri, designated as Natural Monument No. 229.

The other two beaches in Namae-ri consist of Namae 1(il)-ri Beach, a charming small beach in the furthest south, and Namae 3(sam)-ri Beach, located near Naemae Port.

Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

8.5Km 2021-08-18

San 284-1, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4537

Gyeongpo Provincial Park was officially opened on June 26, 1982. It houses many cultural assets and memorial sites centered around Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Gyeongpoho Lake, and Gyeongpo Beach. One of the eight scenic spots in Gwandong (old name of Gangwon-do), Gyeongpodae is famous for viewing the moon, as well as fishing at Gyeongpoho Lake. However, fishing is now prohibited due to the lake being designated as a natural protection area.

Gyeongpo Beach is thought to be the best beach on the East Coast. The crystal waters of Gyeongpo Beach, elegant Gyeongpoho Lake, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Banghae Pavilion, Hohae Pavilion, Gyeongho Pavilion, and Gyeongyangsa Temple make Gyeongpo Provincial Park a great vacation attraction year round. Known as one of the most scenic locations in Gangwon-do, visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, swimming in the summer, and deep-sea fishing and walking on the beach in the winter.

Hill (모텔힐)

8.6Km 2024-12-19

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.

Gangneung Moraenae Hangwa Village (Galgol Hangwa) (강릉 모래내한과마을(갈골한과)

8.7Km 2025-01-17

20 Hangwamaeul-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Moraenae Hangwa Village enterprise specializes in producing hangwa (traditional Korean sweets). These sweets are crafted using age-old methods that have been passed down through generations in the village. Additionally, visitors have the oppotunity to sign up for a traditional hangwa-making experience, although it is important to note that reservations must be made in advance via telephone. The enterprise is conveniently located 12 kilometers from Gangneung Station, a mere 15-minute drive by car.

Gangwon Hyuhyuam Hermitage (휴휴암(강원))

9.4Km 2025-01-13

3-16, Gwangjin 2-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-671-0526

This hermitage is located by the sea at Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. Its name reflects its dedication to the value of rest by freedom from the troubles of mundane life. The temple was built in 1997 by the monk Hongbeop as a small Buddha hall named Myojeokjeon Hall, but the discovery of a large rock shaped like a reclining Avalokiteshvara in 1999 made the temple a popular site for prayers. A large rock named Yeonhwadae, named after its shape of a lotus flower in bloom, is located below the Myojeokjeon Hall near the sea. Yeonhwadae is a great place to see the reclining Avalokiteshvara and turtle-shaped rock in the area, and many other tourists flock to see the interesting rock formations of the area, like toe rocks, foot rock, and fist rock. Lucky visitors can catch a glimpse of schools of big-scaled redfin surfacing to feed at the beach. Hyuhyuam Hermitage is also home to Myojeokjeon Hall, Darani Cave Buddha Hall, Gwaneum Buddhist Bell, and a statue of the Avalokiteshvara. The Avalokiteshvara statue, in particular, enjoys great popularity from its hilltop vantage point, having the blue seas of the East Sea to its back.

Dalraechon (달래촌)

9.6Km 2024-12-03

강원특별자치도 양양군 현남면 화상천로 634
033-673-2201

This healing-themed park, operated by an agricultural cooperative in Hawolcheon-ri, offers a restaurant, accommodations, and various experience programs. The restaurant serves a selection of Myeongpum Bapsang set menus, featuring a variety of medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and wild vegetables. These dishes allows guests to savor the unique flavors and aromas of freshly harvested wild vegetables. Another notable feature of the theme park is its Finnish sauna facilities.

Please Wait (플리즈웨잇)

10.4Km 2024-02-16

28-23 Ingu-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Please Wait café, situated near Ingu Beach, operates as a café by day and transforms into a pub at night. The building's exterior embraces the idyllic beach café aesthetic, featuring large palm trees and vibrant pink highlights. Signature menu items include the Bada latte (blue syrup vanilla latte) and the Hawaiian tropical ade. Its proximity to the beach makes it a favored hangout for surfers. Additionally, pets are welcome in the garden area on the first floor.

Ingu Beach (인구 해수욕장)

10.5Km 2023-02-03

12, Inguhang-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Ingu beach is located in Ingu-ri, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. With Jukdo, an island with a thickly wooded bamboo forest, in the middle, Jukdo Beach lies to the north and Ingu Beach to the south. Thanks to its vast and quiet white sandy beach and shallow depths, the beach is safe to enjoy sea bathing, which is why families visit the beach during the summer vacation period. The shallow water also attracts many novice surfers. The beach is equipped with nice facilities for surfers along with accommodations and surfing shops. Avid campers can also set up tents on the beach to enjoy surfing and camping at the same time. In recent years, the beach has become a popular scuba diving spot as well. Ever since the coastal road opened, cafes, restaurants, and various convenience facilities have popped up in the area. Visitors can check out Jukdojeong Observatory, Ingu Port, and many other things to see nearby, and also experience sea fishing at Dongsan Port.

Jukdojeong Pavilion & Jukdo Observatory (죽도정&죽도 전망대)

10.6Km 2025-01-31

1-1 In-gu-ri, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Jukdojeong Pavilion is located on Jukdo Island in Yangyang, which is a small island with an average circumference of 1 kilometer. The beautiful scenery of lush pine and bamboo forest, with the emerald blue sea in the background, makes it one of the “Yangyang Best 10” spots. It is one of the best places to watch the sunrise on the East Coast. Located next to Jukdojeong Pavilion, the Jukdo Observatory offers a panoramic view of Jukdo Island. Although it was originally an island, it is now connected to the mainland. The walking path around the island is a great place for visitors to take a leisurely stroll along the sea while also enjoying the lush green forest.

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