Notices

Beach Swimming Period: July 6 - August 19, 2018
- Swimming hours: 06:00-18:00

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: +82-33-640-5426

Homepage

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

• Information
  Introduction
  Located 1km away from Gyeongpodae, Gyeongpo Beach is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpo Lake and the ocean. This beautiful beach extends to a length of 6 km and is covered with fine sand. It is a very well-known tourist attraction within Korea: a flawless combination of nature and cultural relics.
  
  Gyeongpo Beach is famous for its picturesque sunrise and tranquil moonrise. There are other nearby attractions in the area, like the pine forest (4 km) and wild roses, which grow in various areas around the beach. Those who enjoy ocean fishing can take a boat to the mall rocks just off the beach. There is an endless line of tourists, who come to visit the ancient buildings with their incredible scenery, like Gyeongpodae and Ojukheon.
  In the spring, the Festival of Cherry Blossoms is held at the entrance to Gyeongpo Beach and in the summer, the Beach Festival and other various cultural events are held. (Traditional Literary Event, Beach Dance Festival, etc.)
  
  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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    Gyeongpoho Lake (경포호(철새도래지))

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

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    Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기 & 에디슨과학박물관)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Museums
    Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum founded by Son Seongmok is the largest gramophone museum in the world. It has a collection of 4,500 phonographs, 15...

  • 

    Gyeongpodae Pavilion (강릉 경포대)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Gyeongpodae Pavilion is famous for the view of the moon on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It is a large, tall pavilion, and its architectural feature of...

  • 

    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

  • 

    Hotel Sebin (세빈호텔)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Hotel Sebin is located in Gyeongpodae Beach, Gangneung, Gangwon-do. The rooms are clean and furnished with antique-style furniture. There are a total of 30 room...

  • 

    Lovely Motel (러블리모텔)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    The Lovely Motel consists of five floors above ground and 44 guestrooms, of which only four Pension-type Family Rooms are equipped with cooking facilities. The...

  • 

    MGM Hotel (엠지엠 (MGM) 호텔)

    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 ...

  • 

    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
  [Express/Intercity Bus]
  Take a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Gangneung.
  
  [Bus]
  From Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 202 to Gyeongpodae Beach Bus Stop.
  
  

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