mountain pass
Daegwallyeong Pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
24 km · about 25 min drive
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
Jumunjin is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Gangneung, 41km from Seoraksan National Park.
Jumunjin is a town located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. With a population of 20,600, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Jumunjin sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jumunjin to your route.
Jumunjin is an eup (town) in northeastern Gangneung City. The population numbers about 20,600, or about 7,000 households. Roughly 10% of these are involved in fisheries and agriculture, respectively. Jumunjin is the site of Jumunjin Harbor, a significant fishing port on the Sea of Japan, home to 394 fishing vessels.Read more
Roughly 9.7 of the Jumunjin's 60.55 kilometers are devoted to agriculture.
The Jumunjin Beach Resort is a popular tourist destination. The Jumunjin landscape was used as a backdrop for the 2000 Korean movie Kilimanjaro.
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Jumunjin is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 37.8914 latitude, 128.8258 longitude.
Jumunjin has a population of approximately 20,600 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Full driving guide for South Korea5 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
24 km · about 25 min drive
national park
South Korea's most spectacular national park with jagged granite peaks, autumn foliage, Buddhist temples, and the famous Ulsanbawi Rock.
41 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
A 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
43 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.
48 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
The old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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