Jumunjin Port (주문진항)

Jumunjin Port (주문진항)

– 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.

– Address : 1758-22 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-33-662-2106

– Parking
Available

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hours

– Available Facilities
Jumunjin Fish Market, restaurants, etc.

– Restrooms
Available

◎ 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.

⊙ Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방파제)

– Homepage
www.gn.go.kr/tour/sub02_01_03.do

Jumunjin Breakwater was made famous as the filming site of the show “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” Serving as the backdrop of the two leads’ fateful first meeting, the breakwater still retains its beautiful scenery. Many visitors recreate the scene from their favorite show here.

The breakwater itself is divided into the east and the west parts. The eastern breakwater is 1 kilometer, while the western breakwater is 200 meters long. One can fish for plaice from spring to September, while spotty belly greenling, spipefish, and rockfish can be found in October. From December to March, grey mullet and big-scaled redfin become the main species caught here. The best season to fish here is between October and March.

⊙ 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.