[Gangwon-do] Hwajinpo Beach (화진포해수욕장)

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💡 Overview

Opened in 1973, Hwajinpo Beach is a stretch of white sand made of monazite, a fine sand made of crushed shells and rocks over tens of thousands of years. Monazite sand makes a distinct sound when stepped on and repels ants. The beach is 1.7 kilometer long, about 70 meters wide, and 1.5 meters in average depth. The beach attracts many tourists with its fine white sand, clear waters, and shallow depths. Its view is characterized by scenic landscape of handsome rock formations and lush pine forests surrounding the massive Hwajinpo Lake. The area is home to the Villa of Kim Il-sung, the Villa of Syngman Rhee, the Villa of Lee Ki-poong, and Hwajinpo Maritime Museum. The scenic view of the bamboo forest on Geumgudo Island and the seagulls flying over the water will leave visitors in awe. 

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Villa of Rhee Syngman (이승만별장(고성)) 🔗Distance: 1.3km | 33, Iseungmanbyeoljang-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
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  Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장)) 🔗Distance: 1.2km | 280 Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
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  Hwajinpo Lake (화진포)Distance: 616m |
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  Villa of Lee Ki-poong (이기붕별장)Distance: 916m | 300-1, Hwajinpo-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
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  Hwajinpo Lake (화진포(화진포호))Distance: 1.8km | Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
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  Hwajinpo Beach [National Geopark] (화진포 (강원평화지역 국가지질공원))Distance: 460m | Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
• Hwajinpo History & Security Museum (화진포역사안보전시관)Distance: 1.2km | 33, Iseungmanbyeoljang-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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