Beach · Gangwon

Gyeongpo Beach

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Walk Gyeongpo's sandy shore and pines, follow the lagoon path or join wetland interpretation from the visitor centre at 131 Nanseolheon-ro. The beach and wetland have different bus stops.

The sun rising over waves breaking on Gyeongpo Beach, spray over the breakwater beacon — Sunrise over the East Sea at Gyeongpo Beach. Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩-한국관광공사 김지호

Plan your visit

Choose the sea, the lake or the wetland

Gyeongpo has three distinct nature visits close to the coast: the open beach, the tree-lined lagoon and Gasiyeon Wetland. Choose your destination before boarding the bus, because the wetland visitor centre has its own stop.

Sand, sea views and pines

Walk the Gyeongpo beachfront

Start at Gyeongpo Beach, 514 Changhae-ro 경포해변 · 창해로 514

Head to the sea-facing beachfront for open East Sea views and a walk beside the white sand. The pine grove behind the beach gives you a second setting for the same visit: move between the shore and the wooded paths, then return to your beach entrance.
Bus directions to Gyeongpo
Lagoon scenery and winter birds

Follow the shore of Gyeongpoho

Start at Gyeongpoho bus stop and the lakeside path 경포호 정류장 · 경포호 산책로

From the lake-side arrival point, join the path beside Gyeongpoho for water views framed by old pines and cherry trees. The lagoon is also a winter stop for migratory birds. Follow the lakeshore for the length of walk you want, then return along the same path to Gyeongpoho bus stop.
Gyeongpoho nature information
Understand the wetland with a guide

Gasiyeon Wetland interpretation

Start at Ecological Wetland Visitor Centre, 131 Nanseolheon-ro 생태습지 탐방안내소 · 난설헌로 131 · 강릉녹색도시체험센터 입구

The visitor centre at the entrance to Gangneung Green City Experience Centre is the starting point for learning about the lagoon's restoration and wetland life. The Gangneung Ecotourism Council offers brief interpretation to individual visitors and a group wetland programme by advance request. Groups need at least five participants and must apply at least one week ahead. The Korean request form asks you to select a date and session, enter participant numbers and complete mobile phone verification.
Request a wetland group visit

The beach and wetland use different stops

From Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal, route 202-1 reaches Gyeongpoho, the lake-side stop serving the beach area. Continue to the sea-facing beachfront for sand and pines, or join the lakeside path for Gyeongpoho. For the wetland visitor centre, get off earlier at Gangneung Green City Experience Centre and go to the entrance at 131 Nanseolheon-ro.

See the arrival directions