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Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival

경포 해돋이축제

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San 1-1, Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do (강원도 강릉시 안현동 산1-1 (안현동))

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This New Year from December 31 to January 1, Gangneung City will hold its annual ‘Sunrise Event’. As well as visiting the area’s attractions such as Gyeongpodae town, visitors will be able to welcome in the New Year by watching a beautiful sunrise. The ‘Sunrise Event’ will include the countdown to the New Year, fireworks, and various enjoyable cultural events.

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Start date: 2015.12.31
End date: 2016.01.01
Age limit: N/A (Visitors of all age.)
Venue: Gyeongpodae Beach (경포해변)
Venue info: [Bus]
From Gangneung Bus Terminal/Gangneung Station, take bus No. 202 to Gyeongpodae (경포대).
Admission: Free

Updated 2016.12.21

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San 1-1, Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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