Jumunjin Lighthouse (주문진 등대)

17.1Km 2021-01-05

24-7, Yetdeungdae-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-662-2131

Established on March 20, 1918, Jumunjin Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in the Gangwon region. The lighthouse is 3 meters in diameter at the base and 10 meters in x_height with white mortar covering the exterior wall. The building shows the early structure of Korean lighthouse architecture, which is a great value in terms of the nation’s architectural history. The light signal blinks at 15-second intervals and can be seen from 37 kilometers away. The original lighthouse was destroyed during the Korean War but was rebuilt in 1951.

Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

17.2Km 2024-03-18

176-2 Geumjin-ri, Okgye-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Located to the south of Gangneung, Geumjinhaebyeon Beach stretches over 900 meters in length and covers an area of 63,000 square meters. It is known for its fine white sand beach and shallow waters with a gentle slope, making it a favorite spot for family visitors. Surfing enthusiasts can take advantage of surfing lessons offered at the beach. Additionally, while in the area, visitors can also explore the nearby Geumjin Hot Springs.

Siingwa Bada (시인과바다)

17.3Km 2021-03-25

1887, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5378-4662

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee and desserts. This cafe is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is americano.

Ppoppai Hoetjip (뽀빠이횟집)

17.8Km 2021-03-25

1941, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-9898

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh sashimi. The best menu at this restaurant is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Mujinjang Dwaeji Sundae Gukbap (무진장돼지순대국밥)

17.8Km 2021-03-25

538, Yeonju-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9298-7988

They use the Sundae they personally prepared at the store. The best menu at this restaurant is blood sausage and rice soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Gwangsunne (광순네)

17.9Km 2021-03-25

1960, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9599-5460

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh sashimi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is grilled clams.

Sodol Adeul Rock Park (소돌아들바위공원)

18.0Km 2023-07-27

Jumun-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Follow the coastal road north of Gangneung to reach the white lighthouse at the end of the hill in Jumunjin. Beyond the lighthouse is Sodol Adeul Rock Park, boasting beautiful and unique rock formations sculpted by wind and waves. The first thing that greets the visitors as they approach from the road is a sharp and angular black rock formation that resembles a bull, followed by other rocks that take on the shape of elephants and many other shapes. Sodolbawi Rock was originally underwater before rising to the surface due to tectonic movements during the Jurassic Period 150 million years ago. It is home to a legend where an old couple prayed for 100 days to conceive a son, and thus a famous spot visited by many newlyweds.

Jumunjin Beach (주문진해변)

19.0Km 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.

Gangneung Boksakkot Village (강릉 복사꽃마을)

19.2Km 2021-02-04

527-3, Sillicheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-5208

Gangneung Boksakkot Village blooms with peach blossoms each spring. The village is criss-crossed by Hacheon and Sillicheon Streams, which can be crossed by log bridges built long ago by the residents. These precious log bridges are sometimes removed for protection during the rainy summer season, and then put back out when the stream level lowers.

Boksakkot Village provides a wonderful glimpse into the rural agricultural lifestyle of Korea. Visitors can pick their own fruit directly from the tree to enjoy right away, as well as make a scarecrow or spread green tea fertilizer around the trees to help them grow. The village is also the venue for an annual peach blossom festival in April, and a scarecrow festival in August.

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

19.3Km 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.

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