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Gyeongpodae Pavilion

In Korean: 강릉 경포대

Gyeongpodae Pavilion stands on a hill north of Gyeongpo Lake and was founded in the Goryeo period.

Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
Parking
Available
Phone
033-640-5119+82 33-640-5119

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization

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It is Treasure No. 2046 and one of the Eight Views of Gwandong. Inside the pavilion hang writings by notable figures, including a royal poem by King Sukjong and Yulgok Yi I's "Rhapsody on Gyeongpodae." You can visit free of charge at any time, and parking is available.

Gyeongpodae Pavilion photo 1
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 12 photos

Gyeongpodae Pavilion Today

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Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization

Gyeongpodae Pavilion before you go

Hours
Always open — source 1
Closed days
Open year-round — source 1
Fees
Free — source 1
Parking
Available — source 1
Contact
033-640-5119 +82 33-640-5119 — source 1
Address
365 Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do — source 1

In Korean: 강원특별자치도 강릉시 경포로 365 (저동)

  1. 1Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
  2. 2Korea Tourism Organization barrier-free travel information (TourAPI)

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

Gyeongpodae Pavilion more information

Website
visitgangneung.net — source 1

Gyeongpodae Pavilion facilities and access

Accessible parking
Dedicated accessible parking spaces available (surface parking lot near the main entrance: 4 spaces) — source 2
Accessible restroom
Accessible restroom available — source 2
Main entrance access
No steps to the entrance; wheelchair accessible — source 2

Gyeongpodae Pavilion map

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Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Gyeongpodae Pavilion nearby and related

Courses through this place

    1. Here Gyeongpodae Pavilion To the next stop: straight-line 510 m
    1. Here Gyeongpodae Pavilion To the next stop: straight-line 4.1 km

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Things to do nearby

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  1. Chamsori Edison Son Seongmok Film Museum

    Historic Houses · Heritage · Museums · Every Tuesday (if Tuesday is a public holiday, closed the following day)

    straight-line 270 m
  2. Gangneung 3·1 Movement Memorial Park

    Lakes · Forests · Daegwallyeong · Valleys · Open year-round

    straight-line 380 m
  3. Gyeongpo Lake (Migratory Bird Habitat)

    Beaches · Sea · Coastal Trails · Open year-round

    straight-line 510 m

Places to stay and eat nearby

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  1. Myeonggyeong Makguksu

    Restaurant · Open year-round

    straight-line 110 m
  2. Soldam

    Restaurant · Every Monday

    straight-line 160 m
  3. Solhyanggi Pension

    Lodging · Check-in 15:00

    straight-line 600 m
  4. Yennal Chodang Sundubu

    Restaurant · Open year-round

    straight-line 1.0 km
  5. Haiosyeon Gyeongpo

    Lodging · Check-in 15:00

    straight-line 1.1 km
  6. Gyeongpo Geugose Gamyeon

    Lodging · Check-in 15:00

    straight-line 1.3 km

Full bar = straight-line 2.0 km · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

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Gyeongpodae Pavilion FAQ

What writings hang inside Gyeongpodae Pavilion?

Hanging there are a poem King Sukjong wrote himself, Yulgok Yi I's "Rhapsody on Gyeongpodae," and a ridge-beam dedication text written by Jo Ha-mang, among others. On the signboard, the seal-script lettering is by Yu Han-ji and the regular-script lettering is by Yi Ik-hoe.

When was Gyeongpodae Pavilion first built?

It was first built in year 13 of King Chungsuk of Goryeo. Records show it was later moved once and repaired several times.

Does Gyeongpodae Pavilion have an accessible restroom or accessible parking?

The surface parking lot near the main entrance has 4 accessible parking spaces, and there is an accessible restroom. The way to the entrance is step-free, so wheelchairs can get in.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Gyeongpodae Pavilion sources

Photos
Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1
Korean page
강릉 경포대

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