Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))

5.3Km 2024-04-30

16 Haean-ro 604beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4925

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach connected to Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach in Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung. The beach area is lined with small, private accommodations, and the beach is complete with changing rooms, drinking fountains, and parasol rentals. The beach is backed by a pine tree forest.

Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

5.4Km 2024-05-24

24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3301

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

5.5Km 2022-12-26

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-3301

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.

VV HOTEL [Korea Quality] / VV호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

5.5Km 2024-07-24

22-1 , Haseulla-ro 192beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-2222, +82-33-643-1881

Located in Hasla-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, VV Hotel is an urban hotel in downtown Gyodong - making it convenient for both public transport and car. The hotel has a large parking lot next to the 10-storey main building. Facilities include a public computer near the 1st floor information desk, and seminar and office rooms. The restaurant with a variety of antiques and ornaments offers a freshly-cooked buffet-style breakfast.

Olive Young - Gangneung Gyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강릉교동)

5.5Km 2024-04-19

115, Gyodonggwangjang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneung boutique hote BomBom [Korea Quality]강릉 부띠끄호텔 봄봄[한국관광 품질인증]

5.6Km 2023-05-23

19, Gyodonggwangjang-ro 100beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-5511

BomBom is a boutique hotel in the Solol residential neighborhood of central Gangneung, Gangwon-do. Since the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, nearby Gangneung - where the indoor Olympic events were held - has become a tourist hotspot, and the friendly BomBom is popular among families and solo travelers alike. Guests can chose between standard rooms and loft suites, and each room has a terrace or balcony. There’s also a large parking lot for guests’ use.

LG Best Shop - Gyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵주식회사(교동점))

5.6Km 2024-04-16

10, Hasla-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (지호한방삼계탕)

6.0Km 2024-03-15

83-9 Jeongwon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-7642-2446

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang restaurant specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), one of the most popular healthy foods in Korea. Their signature dish, Geongang hangbang samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup with medicinal herb), is a richly flavored soup that includes a variety of herbs, tender chicken, and sweet rice. The restaurant also offers ginseng wine and herbal tea with each order.

Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

7.6Km 2021-08-18

San 284-1, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4537

Gyeongpo Provincial Park was officially opened on June 26, 1982. It houses many cultural assets and memorial sites centered around Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Gyeongpoho Lake, and Gyeongpo Beach. One of the eight scenic spots in Gwandong (old name of Gangwon-do), Gyeongpodae is famous for viewing the moon, as well as fishing at Gyeongpoho Lake. However, fishing is now prohibited due to the lake being designated as a natural protection area.

Gyeongpo Beach is thought to be the best beach on the East Coast. The crystal waters of Gyeongpo Beach, elegant Gyeongpoho Lake, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Banghae Pavilion, Hohae Pavilion, Gyeongho Pavilion, and Gyeongyangsa Temple make Gyeongpo Provincial Park a great vacation attraction year round. Known as one of the most scenic locations in Gangwon-do, visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, swimming in the summer, and deep-sea fishing and walking on the beach in the winter.

[Gangneung Baugil Section 5] Beach and Lake Road ([강릉 바우길 5구간] 바다 호숫길)

7.8Km 2020-11-26

Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-0990

Gangneung Bau-gil Road is a 150-kilometer walking trail comprised of 10 courses including mountain ranges and coastal sections, including Baekdudaegan, Gyeongpo, and Jeongdongjin. “Bau” means “rock” in the Gangwon-do dialect. When the people of Gangwon-do refer to Gangwon-do in a friendly way, they call it “Gamjabau.” Like the name, Gangneung Bau-gil features human-friendly trekking courses through beautiful nature. By traveling on foot, people can enjoy the tranquil scene and the scent of pine trees from the forest that makes up almost 70% of the routes.

[Gangneung Baugil Section 5]
This 16 kilometer-long route along the coast includes tourist attractions such as Sacheonjin-ri Coastal Park, Gyeongpo Beach, Gyeongpo Lake, Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park, and Namhangjin Beach. Collect shells near the beach, enjoy the view from the deck, and take a leisurely stroll on Korea's longest, most lush pine grove path. The lakeside road in Gyeongpo and the Chodang Solbat-gil (pine grove road) at Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park make this a beloved trekking attraction.

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