Jumunjin Lighthouse (주문진 등대)

Jumunjin Lighthouse (주문진 등대)

– Homepage
www.gn.go.kr

– Tel
+82-33-662-2131

Established on March 20, 1918, Jumunjin Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in the Gangwon region. The lighthouse is 3 meters in diameter at the base and 10 meters in x_height with white mortar covering the exterior wall. The building shows the early structure of Korean lighthouse architecture, which is a great value in terms of the nation’s architectural history. The light signal blinks at 15-second intervals and can be seen from 37 kilometers away. The original lighthouse was destroyed during the Korean War but was rebuilt in 1951.

– Address : 24-7, Yetdeungdae-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-33-662-2131

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Summer 06:00-18:00
Winter 07:00-17:00
* No admission after hours

– Film Locations
Film – “One Fine Spring Day (2001)”

Drama – “Brilliant Legacy (2009)”

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jumunjin Fish Market (강릉 주문진수산시장)

– Homepage
jumunjin-market.co.kr

– Tel
+82-33-661-7302

Jumunjin Fish Market was founded in 1936 and is situated in Gangneung next to Jumunjin Port, home to a large fleet of squid boats. It is the largest seafood market on the east coast and includes a dried seafood market and a hoe (sliced raw fish) center. The market is a favorite among both Koreans and international visitors.

Market specialties include a variety of fresh seafood caught on the east coast such as squid, mackerel, pollacks, pikes, and crabs. At the market, visitors can purchase these items and a number of dried seafood products at reasonable prices, as well as get a taste of fresh, delicious hoe.

⊙ Sodol Adeul Rock Park (소돌아들바위공원)

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– Homepage
sodolpark.co.kr

Follow the coastal road north of Gangneung to reach the white lighthouse at the end of the hill in Jumunjin. Beyond the lighthouse is Sodol Adeul Rock Park, boasting beautiful and unique rock formations sculpted by wind and waves. The first thing that greets the visitors as they approach from the road is a sharp and angular black rock formation that resembles a bull, followed by other rocks that take on the shape of elephants and many other shapes. Sodolbawi Rock was originally underwater before rising to the surface due to tectonic movements during the Jurassic Period 150 million years ago. It is home to a legend where an old couple prayed for 100 days to conceive a son, and thus a famous spot visited by many newlyweds.

⊙ Jumunjin Port (주문진항)

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– Homepage
jumunjinport.co.kr

– Tel
+82-33-662-2106

Jumunjin Port, one of the main fishing ports on the east coast, is home to over 350 fishing boats. The East Sea, where the warm and cold waters meet, is excellent for catching many different types of fish including lance fish, pollack, herring, and anchovy, as well as squid. Fish caught in the area is often served fresh or cooked at nearby seafood restaurants.

⊙ Jumunjin Beach (주문진해변)

– Homepage
www.gn.go.kr/tour
jumunjin-beach.co.kr

– Tel
+82-33-640-5422

Jumunjin Beach is located in the northernmost part of Gangneung, and is a great place for summertime family vacations due to the beach’s shallow water. The sound of calm waves will chase the heat away, while the dense pine forest provides cool shade against the sun. Visitors can take advantage of the amenities along the beach as well, such as the forest fitness park, family hotels, and the nearby campsite.