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Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역)

Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역)

14.2Km    2025-01-31

17, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4534

Jeongdongjin Station is known as the train station located closest to the ocean in the nation. Built in 1962, the area had as many as 5,000 people during the mining period, but decreased into a small fishing village of under 2,000 after the government's coal industry reform policies went into action. In the early 1990s the train rarely stopped at the station due to minimal passengers, but it gained popularity after appearing in the drama “Sandglass (1995)” and is also widely famous for its sunrise view. The Sunrise Train, a six-hour course from Cheongnyangni Station to Jeongdongjin Station, was added to accommodate more visitors. Other attractions nearby include Jeongdongjin Beach, hourglass tree and more.

Gyohang Myeonok (교항면옥)

Gyohang Myeonok (교항면옥)

14.6Km    2021-03-25

263, Yeonju-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-662-9339

It is a good restaurant serving buckwheat noodles based on more than 20 years’ know-how. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is buckwheat noodles.

Badareul Damda (바다를담다)

Badareul Damda (바다를담다)

14.7Km    2021-03-23

1025, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-3631

It is a place where you can eat fresh seafood with the view of Hourglass Park. This seafood restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is steamed snow crab.

Chodang Gelato Dokkaebi Branch (초당젤라또 도깨비점)

14.7Km    2023-07-27

1605 , Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Chodang Gelato Dokkaebi Branch is a gelateria and a cafe located right in front of Jumunjin Breakwater, the filming site of the popular Korean drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” It has a rotating selection of flavors centered around its signature menu item soft bean curd, and milk gelato. One can also have two different flavors in a cup. The interior is full of cups with cutesy characters and markers that one can use to draw on them. Second-floor seats are quite popular because they overlook Yeongjinhaebyeon Beach. Visitors who seek to secure a seat on the second floor are recommended to visit the store right before the opening time. Another popular menu is the Dokkaebi Coffee, made with Gangneung corn.

Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방사제)

Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방사제)

14.7Km    2017-12-06

1609, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jumunjin Breakwater was built to protect the coastline from the effects of erosion and longshore drift. It became a popular attraction after its first appearance in the television drama "Guardian (2016)" as many visitors look forward to taking photos of a scene reanactment from the drama.

Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방파제)

14.7Km    2023-07-27

1609 , Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jumunjin Breakwater was made famous as the filming site of the show “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” Serving as the backdrop of the two leads’ fateful first meeting, the breakwater still retains its beautiful scenery. Many visitors recreate the scene from their favorite show here.
The breakwater itself is divided into the east and the west parts. The eastern breakwater is 1 kilometer, while the western breakwater is 200 meters long. One can fish for plaice from spring to September, while spotty belly greenling, spipefish, and rockfish can be found in October. From December to March, grey mullet and big-scaled redfin become the main species caught here. The best season to fish here is between October and March.

Haerang Hoetjip (해랑횟집)

Haerang Hoetjip (해랑횟집)

14.7Km    2021-03-25

1609, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-7007

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of fresh sashimi. This restaurant's signature menu is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장)

14.8Km    2024-12-30

483-32 Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch is situated at an elevation of 920 meters, sprawling across 205,000 square meters of open grassland. The sheep roam freely throughout the year, except in winter, allowing visitors to wander the trails and watch the flock in their natural setting. For those looking to interact more directly, there is an option to participate in a feeding experience, where visitors can feed hay to the sheep. A 1.2-meter-long circular walkway encircles the sheep grazing field, and a leisurely stroll along this path takes about 40 minutes. The ranch is also known for its numerous scenic photo opportunities. Additionally, a wildlife habitat community is established at the center of the ranch, enhancing its ecological appeal.

Jeongdongjin Time Museum (정동진시간박물관)

Jeongdongjin Time Museum (정동진시간박물관)

14.8Km    2021-02-16

990-1, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-4540

Jeongdongjin Time Museum is comprised of a steam locomotive and 180-meter-long train at the famous Sandglass Park. It features interesting and unique exhibition spaces based on the concept of time. Since its opening in 2013, the museum has been introduced on Korea's major television channels like KBS, MBC, SBS, and YTN as well as Chinese TV programs. In addition, the world's largest hourglass, even recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, is set up at the outside garden. Also, an extremely accurate bronze sundial with a x_height of 7.2 meters is installed in the garden.

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

14.8Km    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.