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Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

18.5Km    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.

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

18.7Km    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.

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach (향호해변)

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach (향호해변)

18.7Km    2025-11-05

Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach backed by pine forest complete with a campground. The beach is connected to Jumunjinhaebyeon Beach and has become a must-visit attraction in Gangneung after featuring on BTS' "Spring Day" album jacket. The bus stop was made for filming, but remains as a photo zone.

Napjak Sikdang (납작식당)

19.5Km    2024-02-26

35 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-335-5477

Napjak Sikdang is a beloved local spot known for its osam bulgogi (spicy squid and pork belly bulgogi), a Korean dish made by stir-frying fresh squid, samgyeopsal (pork belly), and bulgogi in a special sauce. It pairs perfectly with a milder hwangtae guk (dried pollack soup) or the refreshing makguksu (buckwheat noodles), creating a balanced and flavorful dining experience.