Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

16.7Km 2024-12-23

990-1 Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Sandglass Park is surrounded by the East Sea, mountains and Jeongdongjin 2-ri Village. Sandglass Park has pine trees, benches facing the sea, and access to Jeongdongjin Beach. At the center of the park is a giant sandglass that is set to measure one year. Sandglass Park was established in 1999 by the city of Gangneung and Samsung Electronics Co. to commemorate the upcoming millennium. Part of this commemoration was the building of the giant sandglass at the park. The sandglass has a diameter of 8.06 meters, x_width of 3.2 meters, weight of 40 tons and holds 8 tons of sand, making it one of the biggest sandglasses in the world. It takes a whole year for sand to trickle to the bottom and then the sandglass restarts again on New Year’s Day each year at midnight.

Jeongdongjin Hanggu Hoe Center (정동진항구회센터)

16.7Km 2021-03-25

1017, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-643-1055

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

HOTEL TOPSVILLE (호텔탑스빌)

16.7Km 2024-12-19

1007-34 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-643-1054

Hotel Topsville in Jeongdongjin, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, is a comfortable hotel just a 2-minute walk from the beach. All rooms give views of the beautiful East Sea by day, while at night there’s the spectacular sight of massed squid fishing boat lights. Breakfast is provided, and residents can enjoy a walk in the pine forest at the back of the hotel. Transport access is good, as the national coast road and the railway line are both adjacent. Nearby attractions include the Jeongdonjin rail bike, the Time Museum and Sandglass Park.

Pil Sikdang (필식당)

16.8Km 2021-03-25

1009, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9559

It is a place frequented by not only locals but also tourists. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled pork belly.

Haenyeo Jigyeong Hoetjip (해녀직영횟집)

16.9Km 2021-03-25

997, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-5278

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh sashimi. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw fish. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Samgyori Wonjo Dongchimi Makguksu (삼교리원조동치미막국수)

16.9Km 2021-03-25

760, Sillicheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-5396

It is a noodle dish made with buckwheat noodles and Dongchimi (radish water kimchi). The best menu at this restaurant is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

CARIB [Korea Quality] / 카리브모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

16.9Km 2024-07-01

969, Heonhwa-ro Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-2355 (Korean)

Carib Motel is located right in the center of Jeongdongjin, which is the most popular place for watching the first sunrise of the year, as well as being of the most popular summer vacation destinations in Korea and a filming location for the popular Korean TV drama 'Sandglass'. The motel is a five-story building surrounded by mountains on three sides. Guestrooms are either furnished with a bed or floor heated, and there are also large rooms for groups. It's only a 3-minute walk from the breakwater where many people come to see the first sunrise of the year and a 1-minute walk from Sandglass Park and Jeongdongjin Beach. Besides the beautiful view of the East Sea and the trails along the beach, there are a number of convenient facilities in the vicinity including convenience stores and pharmacies.

Pyeongchang Uiyaji Wind Village (평창 의야지 바람마을)

17.0Km 2025-01-10

137, Kkotbadyangji-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-9812

Pyeongchang Uijaji Wind Village is located at the top of Daegwallyeong Pass. The village is a sight to see in winter when covered in snow. Throughout the year, visitors can join in various activities such as making cheese or ice cream.

Jumunjin Beach (주문진해변)

17.0Km 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.

Sun Cruise Theme Park (썬크루즈 테마공원)

17.2Km 2020-04-01

950-39, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-610-7000

Sun Cruise Resort is a cruise-shaped resort located on a cliff 60 meters above sea level. Surrounding the resort is an extensive park, with themed gardens and sculptures. The park offers an exquisite landscape with its large man-made lake and coconut trees. The resort also has a sculpture park that displays 30 sculptures and a jangseung (traditional Korean totem pole) park with 250 jangseung totems from Andong. Visitors can also stop for a cup of coffee at a train-themed cafe or a sailboat-themed cafe.

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