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Jungang Garden (중앙가든)

Jungang Garden (중앙가든)

16.5Km    40     2021-03-25

19, Hyeonnaesijang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-534-8803

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Gwaneumgul Cave (Daei-ri Cave Caverns) (관음굴(삼척 대이리 동굴지대))

18.4Km    36217     2021-04-23

557, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3545

Gwaneumgul Cave has a reputation of being a must-explore cave by not only Korean scientists but throughout cave academia around the world. The entrance of the cave is 4.2 meters wide, 3 meters high and 1.6 kilometers deep. The underground water flows from the entrance all the way to end all year long producing approximately 15,000 ㎥ per day. The cave also has 4 waterfalls along the way with the largest being 9 meters high. The cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as straw soda, columns, flowstones, cave corals, aragonite crystals and more. The cave has a total of 24 different types of living organisms, making a desirable cave for academic research.

Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

19.0Km    29632     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.

Hwanseongul Cave  (Daei-ri Cave System) (환선굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

Hwanseongul Cave (Daei-ri Cave System) (환선굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

19.6Km    52536     2020-06-16

800, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-541-9266

Hwanseongul Cave is the largest limestone cave in Asia, formed estimated 530 million years ago. The cafe features fantastic rocks in various shapes, stalagmites, and stalactites. There have been 47 new breeds of animals discovered in Hwanseongul Cave, with four of these being found to only live in this cave. In April 2010, a monorail was installed within the cave to make it more convenient for people to see all the natural habitat.

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))

19.7Km    83863     2020-07-10

800, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-541-7600

Daegeumgul Cave is believed to be as old as Hwanseongul and Gwaneumgul Caves located nearby. The entrance to the cave was exposed during an excavation project, and after a long preparatory period, the cave was opened to the public. This newly opened, well-preserved cave is filled with limestone features such as stalactites, and a considerable amount of water flows through the cave, creating waterfalls, both large and small, along with numerous ponds.