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• Information
  Introduction
  Located 1 kilometer away from Gyeongpodae Pavilion and 6 kilometers from downtown Gangneung, Gyeongpo Beach is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpoho Lake and the ocean. This beach has a beautiful sandy shore that extends to a length of 1.8 kilometers and shallow waters, making it a popular beach attraction. By the beach is a lush pine forest where visitors can enjoy forest bathing. Other activities to enjoy around the area include the cultural art fair that takes place at the beach stage every summer, riding a bike along Gyeongpoho Lake, and hiking the nearby mountains and valleys.
  
  Operating Hours
  06:00-24:00 (Swimming hours 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 is a popular attraction, with beautiful natural scenery and many cultural relics nearby. The view of the moon reflecting off the lake from Gyeon...

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    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...

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    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 Gangmun-dong, Gangmun Beach is lined with fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants along Gangmun Dock nearby. The beach has accommodations nearby and ...

• 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...

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    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 ...

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    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...

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    Gyungpo Beach Hotel (경포비치호텔)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Gyungpo Beach Hotel, located between Gyeongpo Beach and Gyeongpo Lake, offers guests clean rooms, restaurants, a banquet hall and a wedding hall. Guests can enj...

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    HyuSim Pension [Korea Quality] / 휴심 펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Hanok
    Located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Hyusim Pension is a small village featuring various types of hanok structures. It was built by highlighting the virtues of the...

• Restaurants

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    Gyeongpo Hanmi Hoetjip (경포한미횟집)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a place where you can enjoy fresh fish and Maeuntang (fish stew). The best menu at this restaurant is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaur...

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    Gyeongpo Chodang Sundubu Sikdang
    (경포초당순두부식당)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a place where you can enjoy soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is soft bean...

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    Choeilsun Jjamppongsundubu (최일순짬뽕순두부)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a restaurant with 40 years of tradition. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is spicy seafood an...

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    Yeongdeok Daege (영덕대게)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a place where you can enjoy snow crabs and sashimi together. This restaurant's signature menu is snow crab. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Ga...

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    Yeongdeok Daege Hoetjip (영덕대게횟집)

    Region : Gangneung-si Gangwon-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a place where you can enjoy various types of sashimi. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw flatfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in...

• 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 Bus Stop, take Bus No. 202 and get off at Gyeongpodae Beach Bus Stop.
  
  

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