Jeongdongjin Station & Beach 정동진역·정동진해변
Gangneung · Jeongdongjin & Simgok · Sights
The little station sits so close to the water that you can hear waves from the platform, which is why it became a symbol of Korea's east coast after a popular drama filmed here. A pebbly beach lies just across the tracks, and in winter the sunrise crowd gathers along it before dawn with hot drinks. During the day the mood is gentler: restaurants and cafes sit around the station, and trains come and go along the shore.
Sand Clock Park stands on the bluff nearby. Arrive early on holidays and January 1, when sunrise visitors fill the beach.
From Gangneung Station (강릉역) take a regional train on the Donghae line to Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역), a short ride; check timetables, as trains are not frequent. Buses and taxis also run.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 정동진역·정동진해변
- Best time to visit
- Sunrise in any season, especially winter; the sea looks different at dawn.
- Pair it with
- Sand Clock Park & Jeongdongjin Time Museum is a short walk, and Jeongdongjin Rail Bike departs from the station area.
- Great for
- Couples, Friends, Families with kids, Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- One of the closest train stations to the sea in Korea, with a beach right beside the platform. Arrive 30 minutes before sunrise for the best spot; check the sunrise time for your date.