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Notices

Beach Swimming Period: July 7 - August 20, 2017
- Operating hours: 06:00-24:00 (Swimming 09:00-18:00)

Address

Gangmun-dong San1 & Anhyeon-dong San1, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
강원도 강릉시 안현동 산1, 강문동 산1

Type

Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-640-5130,
+82-33-640-5129

Homepage

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

• 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.)
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  15,000 people
  * Camping site: 500 people
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (1,000 parking spaces)
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Restrooms, shower booths, changing rooms, parking lot, etc.
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
    On 26th of June in 1982, the park was designated as Gyeongpo Provincial Park (Total size 9.471㎢, Notification No.9 of Gangwon-do province). Gyeongpodae is a fa...

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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...

  • 

    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...

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    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

  • 

    Sebin Motel - Goodstay (세빈호텔)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located near Gyeongpodae Beach in Gangneung City, the Sebin Motel is decorated with vivid interior items, and strives to maintain a clean and hygienic environme...

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    Gyeongpo Soo Motel - Goodstay (경포수모텔[우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Gyeongpo Soo Motel, located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, was rated number one in cleanliness by the Gangwon-do Provincial Office and Consumer Organization in 20...

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    Motel Season - Goodstay (모텔시즌)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located at the splendid spot of Gyeongpodae in Gangneung City, Motel Season offers its guests beautiful open views of the East Sea at its front and Gyeongpo Lak...

  • 

    Gangneung MGM Hotel - Goodstay (MGM 호텔)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located at Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung City, which attracts tourists all year round, the Gangneung MGM Hotel offers guests perfect services and pleasant guestro...

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    BENIKEA Gyungpo Beach Hotel (베니키아 경포비치호텔)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    BENIKEA 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 ...

• Restaurants

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    Terarosa (Imdang Branch) (테라로사 (임당점))

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Terarosa, situated in Imdang-dong, downtown Gangneung since 2003, serves a wide selection of coffee from various countries in a small and snug ambiance. They of...

• Shopping
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• 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.