KOREA East Sea_Gangneung Healthy Healing Road Tour

KOREA East Sea_Gangneung Healthy Healing Road Tour

Gangneung, which is located along the Sea of ​​the East Sea, is a gorgeous blue sea and beautiful beach. Jung Dong-jin is still a favorite spot for shooting Korean Drama and a famous spot for sunrise. There are many places around Gangneung that can overlook the waters like Gyeongpoho Lake, Jeongdongjin Beach and Sun Cruise Resort. It will be 'Healthy Healing Road' to enjoy the sea of ​​the Korea East Sea.

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Depart from Seoul → Jeongdongjin Rail Bike or Jeongdongjin Beach → Gangneung coastal terraces (liabilities road) → Lunch → Gyeongpoho Lake → Seoul

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jeongdongjin Beach, Jeongdongjin-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do South Korea

The Jeongdongjin Rail Bike is one of the must-try experiences when you are traveling in Gangwon-do. Departing from Jeongdongjin Station, ride on the rail bike and feel the fresh air from the sea that is just alongside the railway tracks.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Jeongdongjin Beach, Jeongdongjin-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do South Korea

The nice, sandy beach stretches over 250m and has three major swimming spots: in front of Jeongdongjin Railway Station, at Moraeshigae Park, and at the Jeongdongjin Seawalls. The spots near the railway station and at the park are more popular because they are spacious and easy to reach, with Moraeshigae Park having the added bonus of welcoming swimmers both day and night. The numerous rocks in front of Jeongdongjin Railway Station are home to shellfish, mussels, sea urchins and sea mustard.

Aside from swimming, visitors can further appreciate the beauty of nature by checking out the Sculpture (Sunrise) Park and Heonhwaro, located to the south of the park. The Jeongdongjin Sunrise Tourist Train has become a crowd favorite as well, ever since its premier run in 1997.

Despite the park’s many attractions, nothing can compare to its sunrise view. Many visitors to the park trek up to the summit of Mt. Goseong, located at the park’s center, to the Yeongin Pavilion, a prime location for catching the sun’s first rays.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jeongdong-Simgok Badabuchae-gil Trail, 950-39, Heonhwa-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do 25631 South Korea

Jeongdong-simgok Badabuchae-gil Trail was previously a patrol route for the military, and has never before been opened to the general public. Take advantage of this special opportunity to explore the East Sea’s natural history through coastal terraces formed over 23 million years ago.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gyeongpoho Lake, Jeodong-gil, Gangneung, Gangwon-do 25461 South Korea

Gyeongpoho Lake, which means “clear as a mirror”, is located 6km northeast of Gangneung, and is also called Gunjaho Lake. Gyeongpoho Lake was formed when the mouth of a bay was closed by sand and pebbles brought in by the sea currents. It is famous as a destination site for migratory birds. It used to be a large lake with a circumference of 12km, but it diminished because of the accumulation of dirt and sand.

Gyeongpoho Lake is the setting of the tale of Hwarang and cultural relics from the prehistoric age, and on the Rock Island in the middle of the lake, there is a small pavilion which holds a hanging board called Joam, believed to be written by Song Si-Yeol. There is also a legend that rises from Gyeongpoho Lake: With the moon shining in the sky, it is reflected on the ocean, on the lake, in a glass of wine, and of course, two moons shining brightly in the eyes of someone falling in love.

Gyeongpoho Lake was famous as a fishing site as it is clean and clear but due to pollution it was designated as a nature protection site and fishing has been banned.

Duration: 1 hour