Sacheon Beach (사천해변(사천해수욕장))

9.4 Km 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.

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

9.4 Km 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.

Ingu Beach (인구 해수욕장)

9.4 Km 0 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.

Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

9.7 Km 17152 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 [Korea Quality] / 모텔힐 [한국관광 품질인증]

9.9 Km 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.

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

10.1 Km 39531 2024-03-18

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.

Voyager pension [Korea Quality] / 보이저펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

11.3 Km 981 2020-09-29

1219-3, Sillicheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-8668 / +82-10-5387-8335

Voyager Pension located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do is a place of relaxation in nature for those tired of the city noise. It has a total of nine Family and Two-Story Rooms. Family Rooms can acccommodate up to eight people, making them a great choice for groups and families. The rooms are furnished with a TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, hair dryer, high-speed Internet, and desktop computer. The pension also has a seminar room, outdoor BBQ facilities, foot volleyball court, basketball court, and karaoke room. Biryongso Falls (15m high) is located right in front of the pension for the guests to relax in the cold water during the summer. The pension's outdoor BBQ facilities are perfect for those wishing to have a BBQ party. Nearby popular tourist attractions include Jumunjinhang Port, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Hajodae Beach, and Chamsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum. Yangyang International Airport is also within a short distance from the pension.

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))

11.9 Km 38976 2024-04-30

16 Haean-ro 604beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4925

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach connected to Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach in Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung. The beach area is lined with small, private accommodations, and the beach is complete with changing rooms, drinking fountains, and parasol rentals. The beach is backed by a pine tree forest.

Gangneung Gyeongpo Mulhoe (강릉경포물회)

12.0 Km 43 2021-03-23

609, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-0800

Located on the beach, it is a good place to visit after playing in the water. This seafood restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is cold raw fish soup.

Geumgangsan Hoetjip (금강산횟집)

12.0 Km 42 2021-03-25

7, Haean-ro, 604beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-2299

It is a place where only live fish are used. The best menu at this restaurant is live octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

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