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Town in South Korea
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Jeongdongjin (정동진) Jeongdongjin (정동진), also known as Chongdongjin, is a town near Gangneung in Gangwon, South Korea., South Korea, and one of the most popular sites in Korea for watching the sunrise on New Year's Day. It is eighteen kilometers south-east of Gangneung on the east coast of Korea along the Sea of Japan.
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정동진 시간박물관
The Time Museum in Jeongdongjin, built with a replica steam locomotive and a 200-metre train, is a fun and unique exhibition space that talks about 'Time', from the birth of time to Einstein's time, medieval time turned into art, and time through the eyes of modern artists - this is a museum that will make your head and heart float.
정동진해변
It refers to the area around Jeongdongjin Beach, about 18 kilometres south of Gangneung city centre. It's a classic sunrise spot, and one of the most popular places to watch the sunrise of the new year every 31 December.
Unusual hotel built in the shape of a cruise ship on a hill overlooking the ocean. A sight seeing attraction in itself.
It is just a 3-minute drive from Geumjin Beach and within a 40-minute drive from Gangneung KTX Station. Free Wi-Fi is available at the hotel. A flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, fridge and electric kettle are included in each room at Hotel Topsten. Suites also boast sea views, a sofa and a bathtub.
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