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Sandglass Park

In Korean: 모래시계공원

Sandglass Park was built in 1999 to mark the new millennium.

Hours
Always open
Closed days
Open year-round
Fee
Free
Parking
Available
Phone
033-640-4533+82 33-640-4533

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization

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The round sandglass in the middle takes 1 year for its sand to run out, so every year at 00:00 on January 1 it is turned a half turn and starts again. The park connects directly to Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach in front of it. There is no admission fee, and it is open at all times, every day of the year. You can borrow 2 wheelchairs and 2 strollers in front of the restroom.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 12 photos

Sandglass Park Today

Worked out per date

Nov 4 (Wed)

Open at all times

Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization

Sandglass Park before you go

Hours
Always open — source 1
Closed days
Open year-round — source 1
Fees
Free — source 1
Parking
Available — source 1
Contact
033-640-4533 +82 33-640-4533 — source 1
Address
990-1 Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do — source 1

In Korean: 강원특별자치도 강릉시 강동면 헌화로 990-1

  1. 1Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
  2. 2Korea Tourism Organization barrier-free travel information (TourAPI)
  3. 3Korea Tourism Organization Pet-Friendly Travel (TourAPI)

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

Sandglass Park more information

Website
opentour.gtdc.or.kr — source 1

Sandglass Park facilities and access

Stroller rental
Rental location: in front of the restroom, quantity: 2 strollers — source 2
Pets
Allowed in some areas · All dog breeds allowed · Leash required — source 3
Accessible parking
Dedicated accessible parking spaces available (Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach parking lot: 8 spaces) — source 2
Wheelchair rental
Rental location: in front of the restroom, wheelchair type: manual wheelchair, quantity: 2 units — source 2
Accessible restroom
Accessible restroom available — source 2
Main entrance access
Ramp installed up to the entrance; wheelchair accessible — source 2

Sandglass Park map

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

Sandglass Park nearby and related

Courses through this place

    1. Here Sandglass Park To the next stop: straight-line 50 m

Dots are spaced by order only · distances are straight lines between coordinates

Things to do nearby

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  1. Jeongdongjin Time Museum

    Beaches · Sea · Coastal Trails · Open year-round

    straight-line 50 m
  2. Sseonkeurujeu Theme Park

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

    straight-line 530 m
  3. Jeongdongjin Station

    Beaches · Sea · Coastal Trails · Open year-round

    straight-line 670 m

Places to stay and eat nearby

See on the map
  1. Jeongdongjin Eobu Raw Fish Restaurant

    Restaurant · Open year-round

    straight-line 150 m
  2. Jeongdongjin Motel

    Lodging · Check-in 12:00

    straight-line 200 m
  3. Jeongdong Hwiniks Motel

    Lodging · Check-in 15:00

    straight-line 220 m
  4. Karibeu Motel

    Lodging · Check-in 14:00

    straight-line 270 m
  5. Maeksikan Chicken Jeongdong Branch

    Restaurant · Open year-round

    straight-line 520 m
  6. Gohyangchon Chinese Restaurant

    Restaurant · Every Monday

    straight-line 530 m

Full bar = straight-line 1.0 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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Sandglass Park FAQ

When is the sandglass at Sandglass Park turned over?

It takes 1 year for all the sand to fall, so every year at 00:00 on January 1 it is turned a half turn, flipping top to bottom.

Can I borrow a wheelchair or stroller at Sandglass Park?

You can borrow 2 manual wheelchairs and 2 strollers in front of the restroom. The 8 accessible parking spaces are in the Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach parking lot, and a ramp leads to the entrance.

Can I take a dog into Sandglass Park?

Pets are allowed in some areas. There is no breed restriction, and pets must wear a leash.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Sandglass Park sources

Photos
Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

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