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Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gangwon

Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)

Sandglass Park is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationMountains + east coast — Korea's outdoor heartEnglish-friendly

Why go

Sandglass Park sits on the dramatic East Coast bluff at Jeongdongjin, Gangwon, anchored by an enormous functioning hourglass — among the world's largest, with a full year of sand inside that flips every January 1. The park grew up around the cult success of a 1990s Korean drama filmed nearby, and its perch directly above the railway and the East Sea makes for some of the country's most photographed sunrise scenes. Beyond the hourglass itself, a small museum traces time-keeping history, and the bluff connects to the famous Jeongdongjin train station — the closest station to the sea on Earth. Best at sunrise. Combine with the Jeongdongjin Time Museum housed in restored train cars.

Quick highlights

  • Among the world's largest functioning hourglasses
  • Full year of sand, flipped every New Year's Day
  • Above Jeongdongjin Station — closest to the sea on Earth
  • Iconic East Sea sunrise viewpoint
  • Pair with the train-car Time Museum next door

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