Where is Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival (정동진 해맞이 축제) held?

Gangwon, Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Festival

Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival (정동진 해맞이 축제)

Name: Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival (정동진 해맞이 축제)
Start: 2025-12-31
End: 2026-01-01
Location: Jeongdongjin Sandglass Park

Many people come to celebrate a fresh start at the Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival on the eve of one year and the first day of the New Year at…

2025-12-31 – 2026-01-01 · Gangwon · Winter

Winter
Gangwon
2025-12-31 – 2026-01-01

OVERVIEW

Overview

Many people come to celebrate a fresh start at the Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival on the eve of one year and the first day of the New Year at Sandglass Park. The sandglass at the park has a diameter of 8.06 meters, a x_width of 3.2 meters, a weight of 40 tons, and holds 8 tons of sand, making it one of the biggest sandglasses in the world. It takes a whole year for sand to trickle to the bottom and then the sandglass restarts again on New Year’s Day each year at midnight.<br /><br />Festival events include a fireworks display, the turning of the sandglass to start another year, and performances by various artists.

PRACTICAL

Visitor information

Region: Gangwon
Location: Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Venue: Jeongdongjin Sandglass Park
Period: 2025-12-31 – 2026-01-01
Admission: Free of charge
Phone: +82-33-640-5135
Website: Official site
Organizer: Gangneung-si

PROGRAM

Program

Introduction

Many people come to celebrate a fresh start at the Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival on the eve of one year and the first day of the New Year at Sandglass Park. The sandglass at the park has a diameter of 8.06 meters, a x_width of 3.2 meters, a weight of 40 tons, and holds 8 tons of sand, making it one of the biggest sandglasses in the world. It takes a whole year for sand to trickle to the bottom and then the sandglass restarts again on New Year’s Day each year at midnight. Festival events include a fireworks display, the turning of the sandglass to start another year, and performances by various artists.

MAP

Location and getting here

Address: Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Venue: Jeongdongjin Sandglass Park

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FAQ

When does this festival take place?: 2025-12-31 – 2026-01-01
Where is Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival (정동진 해맞이 축제) held?: Gangwon, Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Is there an admission fee?: Free of charge

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