Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival (영덕 해맞이 경북대종 타종식)

0m 3850 2020-03-25

120-7, Haesanggongwon-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight event that begins on New Year's Eve. This year, the festival is set to take place at Yeongdeok Samsa Marine Park under the theme of "Bell of Hope, Light of Life." Moreover, there will be various New Year's celebrations featuring a music concert sponsored by Taegu Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), sunrise watching, and diverse hands-on experience programs.

Samsa Marine Park (삼사해상공원 (삼사해상산책로))

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120-7, Haesanggongwon-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6790

Samsa Marine Park is located south of Gangguhang Port, overlooking the expansive East Sea. Thanks to its picturesque beauty and various facilities, the park is a favorite weekend picnic spot for families. Major facilities include Theme Land, Happy Land, a performance hall, bungalows, restaurants, and stores. There is even an artificial waterfall and a 20 ton-rock carved with floral patterns that add to the park's unique beauty.

Another must-see sight for visitors is Manghyangtap Pagoda, which was set up by those originally from North Korea. Every year on New Year’s Eve, a bell ringing ceremony takes place during the area’s sunrise festival.

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival (영덕대게축제)

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Gangguhaean-gil, Ganggu-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-5853

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival is an annual event that celebrates local snow crabs, which were once served to kings. Among festival highlights, the Snow Crab Public Auction as well as the snow crab market are the most popular. In addition, visitors can ride a snow crab fishing boat, participate in a snow crab cooking competition, and sample various snow crab dishes.

Jukdosan (죽도산)

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47-1, Ganggudaege-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-733-4148

Jukdosan, a restaurant specializing in snow crab, is located in the middle of Daege (snow crab) Street at Gangguhang Port, Yeongdeok-gun. On the first floor, a large fish tank filled with snow crabs and fresh raw fish is on display, while the second floor gives off a refreshing atmosphere due to an artificial waterfall pouring down from the glass window. Main menus at this restaurant consist of braised snow crab and fresh hoe (sliced raw fish), with an option of fried rice and daege maeuntang (spicy snow crab stew). Accommodation facilities are also available on the third floor.

Yeongdeok Crab Village (영덕대게마을)

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68, Yeongdeokdaege-ro, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6682

Located on the coast of the East Sea, Yeongdeok Crab Village is famous for its classical scholars, and its wonderful scenery, where the mountains meet the sea. The traditional fishing village is the home of Yeongdeok snow crab that was well-known from Goryeo dynasty (King Taejo) and also has a huge street for snow crabs, packed with around 100 shops selling crabs along the Gangguan Port. When the season for snow crabs arrives in November, lasting through May, the village is crowded with visitors from all over the world eager to try Yeongdeok snow crabs.

In addition, the location of the village gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful sea roads in Korea. In the area are also a sea fishing site, beaches, and water resort venues that are suitable for both recreation and relaxation.

Gangguhang Port (강구항)

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253-51, Ganggu-ri, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6533

Gangguhang Port is a large harbor in Yeongdeok, Gyeongsangnam-do. Gangguhang Port is the main marketplace for Yeongdeok snowcrabs and since there are so many places selling crabs near the port, the area is called "Snowcrab Street." Rows of crab fishing boats can be seen along the port during the crab fishing season from November to April and May.

Jangsa Beach (장사해수욕장)

7.7 Km 52222 2024-02-23

3592 Donghae-daero, Namjeong-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Spanning 900 meters, Jangsa Beach is renowned for its pristine white sands and an average water depth of 1.5 meters. The beach's clear waters and gentle slope make it a perfect spot for family summer vacations. Its unique grainy sand doesn't cling to the skin, allowing visitors to comfortably stroll barefoot or indulge in a relaxing sand bath. During the summer months, the beach comes alive with marine leisure activities like water skiing and banana boating. Adjacent to the beach is the Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Memorial Park, a site dedicated to educating visitors about the Korean War.

Yeongdeok New & Renewable Energy Center (영덕 신재생에너지전시관)

8.0 Km 7742 2019-03-18

254-20, Haemaji-gil, Yeongdeok-eup, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-7025~6

Located on the Yeongdeok Wind Farm, Yeongdeok New & Renewable Energy Center allows visitors to learn more about new and renewable energy and Yeongdeok’s beautiful natural environment.

On the first floor of the two–story center is a café and convenience facilities; on the second floor, visitors can learn about solar, wind, and geothermal energy. Visitors can even experience the power of renewable resources in action with a footbath warmed through solar energy.

In the playground outside, the fun continues with a solar-powered bench that plays music when you sit down. On the top of the building is the Sky Garden, and on the hill next to the center is the Wind Garden, where a state-of-the-art telescope gives viewers a closer look at the surrounding wind turbines and the East Sea.

Yeongdeok Wind Farm (영덕풍력발전단지)

8.0 Km 40410 2024-02-23

247 Haemaji-gil, Yeongdeok-eup, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Yeongdeok Wind Farm, situated in Yeongdeok, capitalizes on the area's constant coastal winds and is perched above Sunrise Park. The wind turbines, standing tall at 80 meters with a wingspan of 41 meters, are strategically positioned on a hill to offer a magnificent view of the sea. The Wind Farm includes a New & Renewable Energy Center, a playground for children, and an Aircraft Exhibit Park, providing a diverse range of activities for visitors. In the vicinity, one can also explore local attractions such as Gangguhang Port, Samsa Marine Park, and Yeongdeok Daege Wonjo Village, enriching the experience of the area.

Yeongdeok Sunrise Park (영덕 해맞이공원)

8.9 Km 17255 2022-01-03

968, Yeongdeokdaege-ro, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-7052

Yeongdeok Sunrise Park is located on the eastern coast, with an unmanned lighthouse and wooden promenades, using wood from trees that were damanged in a large fire here in 1997. The observation deck from the peak of the park provides grand views of the surrounding area, and is a popular location for photography. Additional attractions within the park include a pergola, musical fish statues, and an ecological education field.

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