Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

8.3Km    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.

Yewon (예원)

8.4Km    2021-03-23

301, Hoesan-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-1220

This is a place where soy sauce marinated blue crabs are made using domestic blue crabs. This restaurant's signature menu is soy sauce marinated crab set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Hoesan Hanu (회산한우)

8.4Km    2021-03-25

297, Hoesan-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-507-1334-6868

It is a place where dishes are served with carefully selected top-notch Hanwoo (Korean beef) using 50-year-old traditional recipes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef sirloin.

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

8.6Km    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.

Saimdang Hansik Buffet (사임당한식뷔페)

8.6Km    2021-03-26

535, Saimdang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-7645

It is a place where you can enjoy various Korean side dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is squid and pork belly bulgogi.

Sacheon Beach (사천해변(사천해수욕장))

8.6Km    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.

Wicholli Jeontong Hanu (위촌리전통한우)

9.0Km    2021-03-25

203-10, Somok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5373-1814

This is a place where you can enjoy beef from cows grown by the restaurant owner at reasonable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef.

Sacheonjin Port (사천진항)

9.2Km    2024-12-03

68-23 Jillihaebyeon-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jung-dong castle (정동캐슬)

9.3Km    2024-12-19

1455 , Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-3422

The Jeongdong Castle stands above Jeongdongjin beach, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, and its rooms have a beautiful view of the sunrise over the East Sea. From the hotel it’s possible see the coastline all the way from Jeongdongjin to the Sun Cruise resort 4 kilometres away. A spacious barbecue area near the beach is available for residents’ parties; while nearby attractions include Haslla Art World, Gangneung Pine Hyang Arboretum, and Deungmyeong Beach.

Sacheon Pogu (사천포구)

9.4Km    2021-03-25

35, Jillihanggu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-507-1347-8183

It is a restaurant where you can eat plenty of fresh Mulhoe (raw seafood soup). This restaurant's signature menu is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.