Gyeongpo Beach, Gangneung

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Gangneung's long stretch of sand, with a brackish lagoon and a pine wood right behind it.

Gangneung is where Seoul goes when it needs the sea — since the high-speed train arrived the trip takes under two hours. Gyeongpo beach runs almost two kilometres, backed by Gyeongpo lagoon with a walking loop and the Gyeongpodae pavilion that has stood there since the 14th century. The old saying goes that here you can see five moons at once: in the sky, on the sea, on the lake, in your cup and in the eyes of the person opposite. The city is also Korea's coffee capital, with a whole café street at Anmok just around the bay.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Gyeongpo Beach, Gangneung?

June–September (swimming), April (cherry blossom)

How long do you need at Gyeongpo Beach, Gangneung?

2–3 hours

What are the opening hours of Gyeongpo Beach, Gangneung?

All day

Did you know

The beach runs about 1.8 km, the largest on the east coast.
Gyeongpodae pavilion was built in 1326, overlooking the lagoon.
Anmok coffee street, minutes away, is famous across Korea.
The KTX from Seoul reaches Gangneung in about two hours.

Travel tips

Take the KTX from Seoul station — fast and convenient.
Cherry blossom rings the lagoon in April.
Stop at Gangneung Jungang Market for fish cakes and stuffed squid.

Source: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/

Updated: 2026-08-05