๐ Jeongdongjin Beach
Gangwon-do ยท Gangneung-si ยท Nature
์ ๋์งํด๋ณ
A beach and small coastal town about 18 km south-east of Gangneung, known for its sunrise and for a railway station next to the sea.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Check the official page.
- Closed days
- Check the official page.
- Admission
- Free.
- Area
- Gangwon-do, Gangneung-si
- How to get there
- Train to Jeongdongjin Station, or bus or taxi from Gangneung. Check a map app for the route
- Time needed
- About 1โ2 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
A beach and small coastal town about 18 km south-east of Gangneung, known for its sunrise and for a railway station next to the sea.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Sunrise over the East Sea
- Sunrise Park with the giant sandglass, which is turned at the New Year ceremony
- Jeongdongjin Station beside the sea
- The Sun Cruise Resort, a hotel built to look like a cruise ship on the cliff
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- The New Year sunrise is very crowded. See the Seasonal Highlights page for the sunrise festivals.
- Swimming is usually allowed only in the summer season.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Train to Jeongdongjin Station, or bus or taxi from Gangneung. Check a map app for the route.
Nearby attractions
- Haslla Art World ยท 1.7 km away
- Gangneung Anmok Coffee Street ยท 11 km away
- Gangneung Jungang Market ยท 13 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.