The Best Spots to See the New Year Sunrise in Korea
As the year comes to an end, it's time to start making plans on what to do to celebrate! If you want to do something different other than the standard partying and drinking alcohol, head to these places to in Korea to mark a fresh start to 2017. You'll be able to view a sunrise so beautiful and mesmerizing that you won't regret missing that party.
Destination List
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Gangneung
Jeongdongjin Station 정동진역
Located on the east shore of the Korean Peninsula, Jeongdongjin is one of the most popular destinations for the first sunrise of the new year with tickets for the sunrise train selling out rapidly. The scenery is beautiful with the clear blue sea, steep cliffs and coastal roads.
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Ulsan
Ganjeolgot Cape 간절곶 등대
Offering impressive views of the sunrise, the New Year's Sunrise Festival is held here in Ganjeolgot Cape every December. It starts at sunset on the 31st with various cultural events, a year-end concert, firework displays and more!
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Pohang
Homigot Sunrise Square 호미곶 해맞이광장
Known for its hand-shaped bronze sculptures located at the waterfront, Homigot Sunrise Square in Pohang is the venue for the Homigot Sunrise Festival. There are various facilities such as monuments, a flame holder and a performance stage.
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済州島
Seongsan Ilchulbong (Seongsan Sunrise Peak) 성산 일출봉
Seongsan Sunrise Peak is a UNESCO World Nature Heritage Site where you can view the sunrise. You'll be enchanted by the magical views sculpted by mother nature as you view the sunrise at this location and make your wishes for the coming year.
