Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)

12.0Km 47233 2022-06-20

133, Sampoam-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9990

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest divides Gangwon Province from east to west and is known for its famous pine tree forests. It was designated as a suitable resting place to enjoy as it’s harmoniously situated in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation. Beautiful view of Gangneung and the East Sea can be seen day and night.

Sun Hansik (썬한식)

12.7Km 68 2021-03-25

1167, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-5460

This is a place where you can enjoy soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood and soft bean curd stew.

San Hoetjip (산횟집)

12.8Km 121 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.

Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach (정동진해변)

12.8Km 68709 2024-05-24

17 Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4604

Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach is a nice, sandy beach with three major swimming spots: in front of Jeongdongjin Station, by Sandglass Park, and by the Jeongdongjin Breakwater. The spots near the railway station and by the park are more popular because they are spacious and easy to reach. The numerous rocks in front of Jeongdongjin Station are home to shellfish, mussels, sea urchins, and edible seaweed.

Jeondongjin Station is known to be one of the stations closest to the ocean in the world. It is also a well-known sunrise spot, attracting crowds of sunrise spectators. The Jeongdongjin Sunrise Tourist Train has become a crowd favorite as well, ever since its premiere run in 1997.

Jeongdongjin Railbike (정동진 레일바이크)

12.8Km 8006 2021-06-28

17, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-7786

Jeongdongjin Railbike is one of the must-try leisure activities in Gangwon-do. Departing from Jeongdongjin Station, the railbike brings the cool sea breeze and offers an unobstructed view of the ocean while it runs its course.

Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역)

12.8Km 107 2022-12-29

17, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4534

Jeongdongjin Station is known as the train station located closest to the ocean in the nation. Built in 1962, the area had as many as 5,000 people during the mining period, but decreased into a small fishing village of under 2,000 after the government's coal industry reform policies went into action. In the early 1990s the train rarely stopped at the station due to minimal passengers, but it gained popularity after appearing in the drama “Sandglass (1995)” and is also widely famous for its sunrise view. The Sunrise Train, a six-hour course from Cheongnyangni Station to Jeongdongjin Station, was added to accommodate more visitors. Other attractions nearby include Jeongdongjin Beach, hourglass tree and more.

Mungane someori Gukbap (문가네소머리국밥)

13.2Km 59 2021-03-25

71, Nampyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-8592-5318

This is a place where you can enjoy broth boiled in a cauldron for more than 24 hours. This restaurant's signature menu is beef head meat and rice soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Yeongok Myeonok (연곡면옥)

13.2Km 105 2021-03-25

17, Nampyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2213-0595

This is a place where you can eat fresh naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) with raw fish. This restaurant's signature menu is cold buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

1bunji Seolleongtang (1번지설렁탕)

13.3Km 76 2021-03-26

1, Nampyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-3866

This is a place that provides thick broth with rice. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Badareul Damda (바다를담다)

13.3Km 42 2021-03-23

1025, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-3631

It is a place where you can eat fresh seafood with the view of Hourglass Park. This seafood restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is steamed snow crab.

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