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The broad white-sand shore, pine edge and East Sea at Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung
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Gyeongpo Beach

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Gyeongpo Beach is a long public East Sea waterfront beside a pine belt and Gyeongpo Lake, while supervised swimming, night swimming and nearby businesses are seasonal or independently operated. The outdoor coast remains visitable outside summer, but summer services do not.

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    Night-swim boundaryJuly 25-August 8, 2026 · extended to 9:00 PM only

    Outdoor night views are not permission to swim outside the supervised programme.

    Correct destination514 Changhae-ro, Gangneung · 033-640-4531
    Parking and scaleParking available · approximately 1.8 km of sand

    Check posted lot rules and the exact entrance nearest your planned section.

    Coast cluster boundaryBeach · pine belt · Gyeongpo Lake are adjacent but distinct

    A beach pin does not describe lake paths, museums, hotels or private facilities nearby.

    RegionGangneung · Gangwon
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    Place typeBeach · Gyeongpo · Coast
    Map pinApproximate catalogue location

    Use a Korean map app to confirm the exact entrance and live route.

    Mobility checkSand, boardwalk gaps, slopes, wind and ferry or shuttle boarding can affect access; verify the exact route.

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    1. 01
      Use the public waterfront

      VISITKOREA lists the outdoor beach as open 24 hours. Darkness, wind, waves and closed facilities still limit what is sensible or available.

    2. 02
      Separate access from supervised swimming

      The dated 2026 season ran July 4-August 23, with general swimming hours listed as 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Those lifeguard services are no longer current.

    3. 03
      Night swimming was a limited programme

      The extended 9:00 PM swimming window applied only to the announced peak period. It must not be shown as an everyday or year-round beach service.

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    8 places for a Gangneung coast trip

    Keep central Gangneung and Gyeongpo together, then choose either the northern Jumunjin side or southern Jeongdongjin–Haslla corridor.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is Gyeongpo Beach closed after the summer season?

    The outdoor beach is listed as open 24 hours, but the 2026 supervised swimming season and its services ended August 23.

    Is night swimming available every evening?

    No. In 2026 it was a limited July 25-August 8 programme. Do not infer swimming permission from outdoor beach access or lighting.

    Is the information for Gyeongpo Beach live?

    The place identity and regional route were checked against the official tourism guide. Hours, admission, closures and transport must be rechecked on the official page and a live map before departure.

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    About Gyeongpo Beach

    Gyeongpo Beach is a long public East Sea waterfront beside a pine belt and Gyeongpo Lake, while supervised swimming, night swimming and nearby businesses are seasonal or independently operated. The outdoor coast remains visitable outside summer, but summer services do not.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    Gyeongpo Beach is a long public East Sea waterfront beside a pine belt and Gyeongpo Lake, while supervised swimming, night swimming and nearby businesses are seasonal or independently operated. The outdoor coast remains visitable outside summer, but summer services do not.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    Outdoor accessPublic beach listed open 24 hoursFacility counters, rentals and swimming supervision use separate schedules.
    2026 swimming seasonJuly 4-August 23 · 9:00 AM-6:00 PM general supervisionThe season has ended; verify a new dated notice before a future summer trip.
    Night-swim boundaryJuly 25-August 8, 2026 · extended to 9:00 PM onlyOutdoor night views are not permission to swim outside the supervised programme.
    Correct destination514 Changhae-ro, Gangneung · 033-640-4531
    Parking and scaleParking available · approximately 1.8 km of sandCheck posted lot rules and the exact entrance nearest your planned section.
    Coast cluster boundaryBeach · pine belt · Gyeongpo Lake are adjacent but distinctA beach pin does not describe lake paths, museums, hotels or private facilities nearby.
    Current official guideVISITKOREA · Gyeongpo Beach current visitor guideChecked August 29, 2026. Recheck volatile hours, fares, closures, weather and transport before travel.
    RegionGangneung · Gangwon
    Map search경포해변
    Place typeBeach · Gyeongpo · Coast
    Map pinApproximate catalogue locationUse a Korean map app to confirm the exact entrance and live route.
    Mobility checkSand, boardwalk gaps, slopes, wind and ferry or shuttle boarding can affect access; verify the exact route.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Any time

      Use the public waterfront

      VISITKOREA lists the outdoor beach as open 24 hours. Darkness, wind, waves and closed facilities still limit what is sensible or available.

    2. 02
      2026 season ended August 23

      Separate access from supervised swimming

      The dated 2026 season ran July 4-August 23, with general swimming hours listed as 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Those lifeguard services are no longer current.

    3. 03
      July 25-August 8, 2026 only

      Night swimming was a limited programme

      The extended 9:00 PM swimming window applied only to the announced peak period. It must not be shown as an everyday or year-round beach service.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Check wind, wave and coastal warnings before travelling for swimming; a clear sky alone does not establish safe water conditions.
    • Save the exact beach entrance or parking lot rather than navigating only to 'Gyeongpo', which covers a much larger lake-and-coast area.
    • Use the pine edge and promenade without crossing dune protection or entering closed water-safety zones for a photograph.
    • Search “경포해변” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the entrance before leaving.
    • Check wind, rain and any seasonal swimming or ferry notice before travelling.
    • The catalogue pin is approximate. Use the linked Korean map search for the final walking route.

    5. Nearby places

    Coffee

    Anmok Coffee Street

    A row of sea-facing cafés near Gangneung Port.

    Same regional route · check live directions    Heritage

    Ojukheon

    A historic house connected with scholar Yulgok and Shin Saimdang.

    Same regional route · check live directions    8-stop visual guide

    8 places for a Gangneung coast trip

    Keep central Gangneung and Gyeongpo together, then choose either the northern Jumunjin side or southern Jeongdongjin–Haslla corridor.

    Open the full regional route

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is Gyeongpo Beach closed after the summer season?

    The outdoor beach is listed as open 24 hours, but the 2026 supervised swimming season and its services ended August 23.

    Is night swimming available every evening?

    No. In 2026 it was a limited July 25-August 8 programme. Do not infer swimming permission from outdoor beach access or lighting.

    Is the information for Gyeongpo Beach live?

    The place identity and regional route were checked against the official tourism guide. Hours, admission, closures and transport must be rechecked on the official page and a live map before departure.

    Can travellers correct this page?

    Yes. Use the community place wiki to propose a sourced correction, or post a current field update after visiting. Changes are reviewed before becoming canonical facts.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Gyeongpo Beach ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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