Deungmyeong Beach, Gangneung
Swimming beach · Data as of
Deungmyeong Beach in Gangneung is a swimming beach with 800 m of sand, a pine forest, a large parking lot and camping facilities. It is in the Jeongdongjin-ri area of Gangdong-myeon, and official information places it about 8 km south of Gangneung, 12 km from Donghae and 80 km from Sokcho. The sand covers 24,000 m², and the walking paths and shopping area are paved. Within 2 km are a Korean War battle monument, the five-story stone pagoda of Deungmyeong Nakgasa and a carbonated mineral spring. It is always open, every day of the year; for inquiries, contact the City of Gangneung Tourism Division at +82-33-640-4114.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 강동면 정동진리
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Closed
- Open all year
- Admission
- Check on site
- Contact
- City of Gangneung Tourism Division, +82-33-640-4114
- Restrooms
- Available
Official information page (Korean)
What is Deungmyeong Beach?
Short answer: A beach with 800 m of sand in the Jeongdongjin-ri area of Gangdong-myeon, described as a good place for camping.
The sand covers 24,000 m², and there is a thick pine forest. Official information says it is about 240 km southeast of Seoul and easy to reach, close to the Yeongdong railway line, the Donghae Expressway and National Route 7.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: No admission fee is listed in official data, so check on site. It is always open, every day of the year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 강동면 정동진리 |
| Opening hours | Always open |
| Closed | Open all year |
| Admission | Check on site |
| Contact | City of Gangneung Tourism Division, +82-33-640-4114 |
| Restrooms | Available |
No admission fee is listed in official data, so check on site. If you plan to camp, check the rules and fees in advance.
What should I see at Deungmyeong Beach?
Short answer: Walk the sand and the pine forest, and visit the five-story stone pagoda of Deungmyeong Nakgasa, the battle monument and the carbonated mineral spring, all within 2 km.
Its infrastructure is described as generally good: the walking paths and shopping area are paved, and the parking lot and camping facilities are well equipped.
Official information notes that the KBS and MBC transmission towers that relay broadcasts across Gangneung stand near the beach, with views over Gangneung.
Where can I stay near Deungmyeong Beach?
Short answer: The closest is 펜션JD38 (pension), about 2 min walk. These are the 3 closest stays within 1 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 펜션JD38 | Pension | 154 m | About 2 min walk |
| 다우리조텔 | Hotel | 158 m | About 2 min walk |
| 호텔 벗 | Hostel | 167 m | About 2 min walk |
Distances are straight-line distances, so the actual route may be longer; walking times assume 80 m per minute. Select a stay to open its page (in Korean) with check-in times and nearby restaurants and cafés. Property names are shown as officially registered in Korean.
Where can I eat or get coffee near Deungmyeong Beach?
Short answer: 3 restaurants between 54 m and 446 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 바다마을횟집 | Japanese | 54 m | About 1 min walk |
| 큰기와집 | Korean | 170 m | About 2 min walk |
| 하슬라아트월드 레스토랑 | Western | 446 m | About 6 min walk |
Select a name to open its page on our restaurant or café guide (in Korean). The small dots on the map also show nearby places that are not in the tables.
See it on the map
The large purple pin is Deungmyeong Beach. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Deungmyeong Beach?
Short answer: The closest is Haslla Art World (about 8 min walk), and there are 5 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslla Art World | Sculpture park, art museum | 618 m | About 8 min walk |
| Deungmyeong Nakgasa Temple | Buddhist temple | 1.2 km | About 15 min walk |
| Jeongdongjin Beach | Beach | 2.0 km | About 2.0 km (straight line) |
| Jeongdongjin Station | Railway station | 2.0 km | About 2.0 km (straight line) |
| Tongil (Unification) Park | Exhibition park | 2.4 km | About 2.4 km (straight line) |
Who is Deungmyeong Beach good for?
- Anyone looking for a beach that is good for camping
- Those comparing the beaches around Jeongdongjin
- Anyone planning a day together with Deungmyeong Nakgasa
Check before you go
- Check camping rules and fees
- Admission needs to be checked on site
Checklist
- If camping, check how to use the facilities
- Allow time to combine it with Deungmyeong Nakgasa
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Deungmyeong Beach
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to Deungmyeong Beach?
No fee is listed in official data, so check on site. It is always open, every day of the year.
Where is Deungmyeong Beach?
In the Jeongdongjin-ri area of Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, about 8 km south of Gangneung.
Is there anything to see nearby?
Within 2 km are a Korean War battle monument, the five-story stone pagoda of Deungmyeong Nakgasa and a carbonated mineral spring.
Where is the closest place to stay near Deungmyeong Beach?
Pension 펜션JD38 is the closest (about 2 min walk). Its page, in Korean, shows the check-in time and nearby restaurants and cafés.
Things to do in Gangneung
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Sources
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korean-language tourist information (attraction details) · Korea Tourism Organization · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Official information page · Operator · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
Fees, hours and closing days can change. Please check with the site before you visit.