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Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach

강릉 경포해변

+82-33-640-4620, +82-33-640-5130, +82-33-640-4414
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Gangmun-dong San1 & Anhyeon-dong San1, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Located 1 km 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.)

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Capacity: 15,000 people
* Camping site: 500 people
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-640-4620,
+82-33-640-5130, +82-33-640-4414
Opened: July 10, 2015
Parking: 1,000 parking spaces

Updated 2016.02.23

Parking Fees

2,000 won

Admission Fees

Free

Available Facilities

Changing room, shower booth,camping site (maximum capacity of 2,800 tents), auto camping site (23,000 m²), drinking water fountain,etc.

Parking Fees

Free

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[Bus]
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take bus to Gangneung.
From Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 202 to Gyeongpodae Beach.
- Walk 212 m stragiht.

Gangmun-dong San1 & Anhyeon-dong San1, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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