Many people - both Korean and tourists - go to Gangneung on New Year's day. Gangneung, located on the eastern geographical of Korea, offers the most beautiful sunrise one can find on a clear morning. For this reason, many visitors make their way on overnight train from Seoul to the beaches in Gangneung to catch the 1st sunrise of the year. One of the best beaches to see sunrise is at Jeongdongjin.
As for us, we did not ride the sea train nor watch the sunrise. I just wanted to visit Jeongdongjin for it's beach and famous train station.
As for us, we did not ride the sea train nor watch the sunrise. I just wanted to visit Jeongdongjin for it's beach and famous train station.
Jeongdongjin is a small town. It is so small that I would probably have driven pass it if I had been driving.
But you will not miss this landmark - the 'Ship Hotel' (Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht) on the cliff overlooking the ocean.
Another ship-themed attraction.
The popular beach where the 1st sunrise of the year is seen from.
A steam train converted into a museum.
Where are we going, mommy?
The purpose of my visit is to see Jeongdongjin Train Station.
Jeongdongjin Station is documented in the Guinness Book of World Records as the train station that is located closest to the sea, in the world.
See how close the train track is run along the beach?
Sculptures along the beachfront boulevard.
One of the things for tourist to do is to take the sea train from Gangneung to Samcheok, with a stopover at Jeongdongjin.
The sea train offers passengers a sea view ride along the beautiful 58km long east coast. As it needed prior booking, we did not get the chance to ride on it.
The quaint & small looking train station.
Train arriving to pick-up passengers bound for Gangneung City.
Not for us, as we are heading back to Alpensia in our taxi.
Our signature Saranghae pose.
The day trip to Samyang Ranch & Jeongdongjin cost us a considerable amount of money. I enjoyed Samyang Ranch but I did not find the trip to Jeongdongjin to be worth it. Perhaps I was expecting much more from Jeongdongjin than what is described in the travel guide. And because we only have a few hours left after the ranch, it was a 'touch & go' at Jeongdongjin Train Station before we head back to the ski resort.
Although I was disappointed, I would not say it is a fruitless day trip. On hindsight, if we had not ventured out, we would be loitering aimlessly at the resort, and that itself is a complete waste of our time and money.
And another travel trip awaiting....
Although I was disappointed, I would not say it is a fruitless day trip. On hindsight, if we had not ventured out, we would be loitering aimlessly at the resort, and that itself is a complete waste of our time and money.
And another travel trip awaiting....
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