Jeongdongjin Time Museum (정동진시간박물관)

14.3Km 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)

14.3Km 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.

Jingogae Naengmyeon (진고개냉면)

14.4Km 2021-03-26

2539, Jingogae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-8838

A place where you can enjoy various noodles. This restaurant's signature menu is cold buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Pil Sikdang (필식당)

14.4Km 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)

14.5Km 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.

Bohemian Park I-Choo Coffee - Main Branch (보헤미안박이추커피본점)

14.5Km 2023-05-31

55-11 , Hongjilmok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Bohemian Park I-Choo Coffee is where Korea's first-generation barista, Park I-Choo, lives. This is where Bohemian coffee took root in Gangneung in the 2000s and made Gangneung a city of coffee. The roasting method here is developed in Italy and Japan, so it does not produce much acidity. For those sensitive to coffee, it may feel a little strange. There is a waiting list at almost all times, so it is recommended to visit with plenty of time. After arriving, visitors must sign up for a waiting list and wait. The interior is also antique, and the coffee cups have an antique design adding to the unique atmosphere. Take some time to look at the coffee cups and utensils. There are also drip-bag coffee packages and beans for sale. Parking is also available in front of the store, and a separate parking lot is a little further away.

CARIB [Korea Quality] / 카리브모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

14.6Km 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.

Sun Cruise Theme Park (썬크루즈 테마공원)

14.8Km 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.

DAVINCHI MOTEL (다빈치모텔)

14.9Km 2024-12-19

920-40 , Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9079-5043

Davinci Motel stands atop Sun Cruise Hill in Jeongdongjin, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, so residents can enjoy fine views of the blue East Sea from the comfort of their room - while the top floor observatory room offers a panorama of the entire Jeongdongjin coastline. Jeongdongjin Beach is just a 15-minute walk away, and the motel provides an outdoor barbecue area for family and small group parties.

Buchaegil Makguksu (부채길막국수)

14.9Km 2021-03-25

920-18, Heonhwa-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-8511

It is a place where you can eat Makguksu and Suyuk (boiled beef slices). This restaurant's signature menu is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

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