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Hourglass Park(Moraesigye Gongwon)

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·990 Heonhwa-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea

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990 Heonhwa-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea

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Home to the world's largest hourglass, built in 1999 to mark the new millennium at Jeongdongjin. The park features a Time Museum with clock collections from the 19th century onward, plus a converted steam locomotive exhibition hall.

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On December 31, 1999, the world's largest hourglass was erected on Jeongdongjin beach. Sand began falling the moment the first sunrise of the new millennium broke the horizon, and every January 1st since, the glass is flipped again at dawn. You cannot hear each grain drop, but you can watch a full year pass before your eyes. Next door, the Time Museum houses clocks from 19th-century pendulums to modern pieces — every tool humans have used to measure time. Outside, a full-sized steam locomotive sits on display, and a sundial and red phone booth serve as photo spots. It is a place where children can see the concept of time made physical. Badabuchae Trail and Haslla Art World are nearby, making a solid half-day loop.
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  • See the world's largest hourglass
  • Time Museum
  • Steam locomotive exhibition
Tips
  • The hourglass is flipped every New Year at sunrise — a famous local event.
  • Combine with Badabuchae Trail and Haslla Art World for a full day around Jeongdongjin.
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Mentioned as a place to visit after Jeongdongjin Station, implying its proximity. It is associated with the filming location of the drama 'Sandglass'.

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