Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival (정동진 해맞이 축제)

0m 16281 2022-12-14

Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
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Many people come to celebrate a fresh start at the Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival on the eve of one year and the first day of the New Year at Sandglass Park. The sandglass at the park has a diameter of 8.06 meters, a x_width of 3.2 meters, a 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.

Festival events include a fireworks display, the turning of the sandglass to start another year, and performances by various artists.

Jung-dong castle [Korea Quality] / 정동캐슬 [한국관광 품질인증]

464.36601838633544m 3555 2020-09-09

1455, Yulgok-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Korea
+82-10-2294-1318

Located on Jeongdongjin Beach, Jungdong Castle has guestrooms commanding a great view of the East Sea and the sunrise. The Room A offers a view of the ocean and sunrise, and the Room B offers a wide view of the coastline stretching from Jeongdongjin 1-ri and Sun Cruise. It’s a perfect place to enjoy a barbecue party while taking in the beautiful view of the beach. There are lots to see and enjoy around the motel, such as the Haslla Art World with many artworks in harmony with nature, Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum filled with a refreshing pine scent, and Deungmyeong Beach where you can enjoy the summer beach.

Haslla Art World (하슬라아트월드)

614.8700868437704m 51068 2023-01-19

1441, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-9411

Haslla Art World is an art space that harmonizes nature, people and art. The Sculpture Garden, approximately 27 acres in size, offers various themed gardens and structures. Contemporary Gallery has approximately 200 contemporary artworks, while Pinocchio & Marionette Gallery has various artworks from all over Europe. Haslla Art World has exhibitions and performances throughout the year, providing visitors with a special experience every time they visit.

Haslla Museum Hotel (하슬라아트월드)

705.6090537716332m 18360 2021-08-03

1441, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-9411

Haslla Art World is a cultural park overlooking the East Sea. “Haslla” was the former name of the Gangneung area during the Goguryeo and Silla Periods. Made by the sculptor couple, Park Shinjung and Choi Okyung, the park is also home to Haslla Museum Hotel and Haslla Wedding Hall.

Full of works of art, Haslla Museum Hotel is decorated with meticulous details. In fact, the entire hotel looks like a piece of art from beautiful beds to chic restaurant. There is no mirror in the bathroom and there are no locks within rooms, aiding guests in focusing on the present. Every room overlooks the East Sea with elegant bathtubs.

DAWOO RESORTS [Korea Quality] / 다우리조텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

1.0 Km 25266 2020-09-11

43, Jeongdongdeungmyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5259-0263

Located in Jeongdongjin, Gangneung City by the shore of the East Sea, Dawoo Resort welcomes guests with its sophisticated and stylish design, including the grand and refined ceiling of the lobby which is open to the second floor. Every room commands a view of the sunrise, and guests can enjoy cooking in the kitchen. Many tourist attractions are situated nearby in Jeongdongjin, and a convenient pickup service is available from almost every place in and around Jeongdongjin.

Keun Giwajip (큰기와집)

1.2 Km 69 2021-03-25

3, Jeongdongdeungmyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-5655

It is a place serving delicious Sujebi (hand-pulled dough soup) with abalone seafood and seafood pancake This restaurant's signature menu is soft bean curd hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Sun Hansik (썬한식)

3.1 Km 68 2021-03-25

1167, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-5460

This is a place where you can enjoy soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood and soft bean curd stew.

San Hoetjip (산횟집)

3.1 Km 121 2021-03-25

1165, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-2740

It is a place where you can enjoy thick and chewy sashimi. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is noodles with raw fish in cold broth.

Jeongdongjin Railbike (정동진 레일바이크)

3.1 Km 8006 2021-06-28

17, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-7786

Jeongdongjin Railbike is one of the must-try leisure activities in Gangwon-do. Departing from Jeongdongjin Station, the railbike brings the cool sea breeze and offers an unobstructed view of the ocean while it runs its course.

Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역)

3.1 Km 106 2022-12-29

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.

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