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• Information
  Introduction
  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, 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.
  
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• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Jeongdongjin Time Museum (정동진시간박물관)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Museums
    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...

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    Sun Cruise Theme Park (썬크루즈 테마공원)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Parks
    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 s...

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    Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Others
    Jeongdongjin Station is known as the train station located closest to the ocean in the nation. Built in 1962, the area had as many as 5,000 people during the mi...

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    Jeongdongjin Railbike (정동진 레일바이크)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Compound Leisure Sports
    Jeongdongjin Railbike is one of the must-try leisure activities in Gangwon-do. Departing from Jeongdongjin Station, the railbike brings the cool sea breeze and ...

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    Jeongdongjin Beach (정동진해변)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands
    Jeongdongjin Beach is a nice, sandy beach that stretches over 250 meters with three major swimming spots: in front of Jeongdongjin Station, by Sandglass Park, a...

• Accommodation

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    HOTEL TOPSVILLE [Korea Quality] / 호텔탑스빌 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the City of Gangneung, Hotel Tops Ville in Jeongdongjin is only two minutes away from the beach on foot. For ...

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    CARIB [Korea Quality] / 카리브 모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    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 ...

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    DAVINCHI MOTEL [Korea Quality] / 다빈치모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Davinci Motel in Gangneung, Gangwon-do is situated on the Jongdongjin Sun Cruise Hill, enabling the guests to enjoy a view of the East Sea. It has a total of 22...

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    Sun Cruise Hotel & Condo (썬크루즈)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Condominium
    Located on a coastal cliff in Jeongdongjin, a tourist destination known for having the best view of the sunrise in Korea, Sun Cruise Hotel & Condo is the world’...

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    DAWOO RESORTS [Korea Quality] / 다우리조텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in Jeongdongjin, Gangneung City by the shore of the East Sea, Dawoo Resort welcomes guests with its sophisticated and stylish design, including the gran...

• Restaurants

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    Pil Sikdang (필식당)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    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 ...

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    Jeongdongjin Hanggu Hoe Center (정동진항구회센터)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a place where you can enjoy various types of sliced raw fish. The best menu at this restaurant is sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is locate...

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    Badareul Damda (바다를담다)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a place where you can eat fresh seafood with the view of Hourglass Park. This seafood restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous m...

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    Haenyeo Jigyeong Hoetjip (해녀직영횟집)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Japanese Food
    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...

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    Buchaegil Makguksu (부채길막국수)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    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...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal or Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Gangnueng Express Bus Terminal.
  
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  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Jeongdongjin Bus Stop.
  
  From Gangneung Express Bus Terminal Bus Stop, tale Bus No. 109 and get off at Moraesigye Park Bus Stop.
  
  From Jeongdongjin Bus Stop, walk for about 700 m toward the park.
  
  

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