Korea Almanac
HomePlaces Beaches & islandsGangneung Gyeongpo Beach
Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach

Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach

강릉 경포해수욕장 · Gangwon · Beaches & islands

Located 1 kilometer away from Gyeongpodae Pavilion and 6 kilometers from downtown Gangneung, Gyeongpo Beach is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpoho Lake and the ocean. This beach has a beautiful sandy shore that extends to a length of 1.8 kilometers and shallow waters, making it a popular beach attraction. By the beach is a lush pine forest where visitors can enjoy forest bathing. Other activities to enjoy around the area include the cultural art fair that takes place at the beach stage every summer, riding a bike along Gyeongpoho Lake, and hiking the nearby mountains and valleys.

TypeBeaches & islands
RegionGangwon
Address514 Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

On nearby while you're here

Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.

Within walking distance

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))
1100 m walk

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))

Haslla Gangneung Immersive Art Show (하슬라강릉 이머시브아트쇼)
1.6 km away

Haslla Gangneung Immersive Art Show

Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center (강릉메타버스체험관)
2.0 km away

Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center

Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)
2.9 km away

Seongyojang House

Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)
3.9 km away

Museum of Oriental Embroidery

Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)
4.0 km away

Ojukheon House

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)
4.1 km away

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum

Sacheonjin Port (사천진항)
4.3 km away

Sacheonjin Port