Address

514, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
강원도 강릉시 창해로 514 (안현동)

Type

Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-640-4901

Homepage

www.gn.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Mongolian)

• Information
  Introduction
  Located 1 kilometer away from Gyeongpodae and 6 kilometers from downtown Gangneung, Gyeongpo Beach is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpoho Lake and the ocean. This beautiful beach extends to a length of 1.8 kilometers and is covered with fine sand. It is a very well-known tourist attraction within Korea.
  
  Gyeongpo Beach is famous for its picturesque sunrise and tranquil moonrise. There are other nearby attractions in the area, like the pine forest and wild roses, which grow in various areas around the beach. Many tourists enjoy riding bikes around Gyeongpoho Lake, or hiking at Seoraksan and Odaesan Mountains.
  
  Tour Course Information
  Ojukheon House & Ojukheon Municipal Museum - Oriental Embroidery Museum - Seongyojang House - Gyeongpodae Pavilion & Gyeongpoho Lake - Gyeongpo Ecological Marsh - Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum - Gyeongpo Beach - Heo Gyun & Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park
  
  Operating Hours
  06:00-24:00 (Swimming 06:00-18:00)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Restrooms, shower booths, changing rooms, parking lot, etc.
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기&에디슨과학박물관)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Museums
    Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum combines a music museum focused on sound with a science museum focused on inventions by Thomas Edison. Opened in 19...

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    Gyeongpoho Lake (경포호(철새도래지))

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Lakes/ Rivers/ Caves
    Gyeongpoho Lake, which means “clear as a mirror,” is located 6 kilometers northeast of Gangneung, and is also called Gunjaho Lake. Gyeongpoho Lake was formed wh...

  • 

    Gyeongpodae Pavilion (강릉 경포대)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Gyeongpodae Pavilion, located on a small hill north of Gyeongpo Lake, is one of the eight scenic sites of Gwangdong (northeastern coast). The pavilion was origi...

  • 

    Chodang Dubu Village (초당두부마을)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Others
    Just south of Gyeongpo Beach is Chodang Dubu Village, which is famous for dubu (tofu). Along Gangneung's most famous food street the beans are ground for Chodan...

  • 

    Gangmun Beach (강문해변)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands
    Located in Gangwon-do's coastal city of Gangneung, Gangmun Beach is separated from Gyeongpo Beach to the north by the stream flowing out of Gyeongpoho Lake. Thi...

• Accommodation

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    Y&G[Korea Quality] / 와이앤지(Y&G)[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Pension
    Located between Gangneung’s Gyeongpo Beach and Gyeongpoho Lake, Y&G offers both business hotel and pension rooms. Its wide rooms, outdoor barbeque area, board-g...

  • 

    MGM Hotel [Korea Quality] / 엠지엠 (MGM) 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    MGM Hotel located on Gyeongpodae Beach, Gangneung, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country throughout the seasons, offers friendly ...

  • 

    Gyeongpo Soo Hotel [Korea Quality] / 경포수호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Soo Hotel is adjacent to Gyeongpo Beach, the most beloved travel destination in Gangneung. The hotel is positioned in the best location. The door opens into th...

  • 

    Gyungpo Beach Hotel (경포비치호텔)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Gyungpo Beach Hotel is located between Gyungpo Beach and Gyungpo Lake, better known to the locals as "the lake as clear as a mirror." Guests can take a stroll a...

  • 

    Four Season Hotel Gangneung (포씨즌비치관광호텔)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Gangneung Four Season Hotel is located on the northern end of Gyeongpo Beach. Located merely 50 meters from the ocean, the hotel offers 4.4m-wide windows in its...

• Restaurants

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    Bonbon Roastery (봉봉방앗간)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Formerly an abandoned mill, Bonbon Roastery secured its vintage charms while creating the mood for a trendy and hip cafe where coffee and cultural arts coexist.

• Shopping

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    Gangneung Jungang Market (강릉 중앙시장)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Gangwon-do’s representative traditional market, Jungang Market opened in 1980 as a permanent market. The market is divided into two main parts; one is a traditi...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take bus to Gangneung Bus Terminal.
  From Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 202 and get off at Gyeongpodae Beach Bus Stop.
  
  

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