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Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉))

Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gangwon

Namdaecheon Stream

Namdaecheon Stream in Gangneung, the actual location where the character Seong-jun warned Su-hyuk in the movie "A Man of Reason," is a river that flows through Gangneung and enters the East Sea.

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Why go

Namdaecheon Stream in Gangneung, the actual location where the character Seong-jun warned Su-hyuk in the movie "A Man of Reason," is a river that flows through Gangneung and enters the East Sea. Near the downstream area, you can also enjoy the natural scenery and reed forests of Namdaecheon at the Ecological Observation Center. Official location: Gusanan-gil, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Parking: Namdaecheon Public Parking Lot. Information contact: +82-33-640-4414 / +82-33-670-2397. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉)) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.

Quick highlights

  • Salmon return to spawn in the stream each autumn season.
  • Riverside walking and cycling paths run along both banks.
  • The stream flows from Taebaek Mountains to the East Sea.
  • Open grassy banks offer relaxed picnic and rest spots.
  • Centrally located, making it an easy stop within Gangneung city.

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