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Gangneung International Art Festival (제3회 강릉국제아트페스티벌 (GIAF25) <에시자, 오시자>)

4.6Km    2025-03-18

176 Yongji-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-31-8039-1411

The Gangneung International Art Festival draws attention to long-standing stories from the past and present that pave their way to the future. The festival highlights the ancient stories of Gangneung Danoje Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity, along with folk tales and rituals from different cultures that resonate with the history of communities and individual lives while exploring the narrative styles that transcend time.

The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

4.7Km    2025-03-31

19 , Okcheon-ro 62beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-3385, +82-10-4752-2095

The Beauty Hotel, just 5-minutes’ walk from Gangneung Station in Gangwon-do, offers a range of rooms to suit different customers. A breakfast of cereal, yogurt, bread, eggs, and coffee is provided. Gangneung tourist information and a bicycle/electric scooter rental service are both available at the front desk. The hotel’s central location makes it a good base for exploring Gangneung; Jungang Market is reachable on foot.

ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung (아르떼뮤지엄 강릉)

4.7Km    2024-05-23

131 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung, located by Gyeongpo Lake, is the third immersive media art exhibition presented by d’strict, a digital media design company. There are twelve media art exhibitions centered on the theme “Valley” to reflect the regional characteristics of Gangwon State and Gangneung, the center of the Baekdu Mountain Range. The works produced under the theme of “Eternal Nature” have vibrant visuals, sensual sounds, and elegant fragrance adding to the entire experience.

Homeplus - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 강릉)

4.9Km    2024-04-16

2120, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

4.9Km    2024-03-20

17 Geumseong-ro 23beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Sand Cookies presents an exquisite assortment of sand cookies celebrated for their delightful crispy texture and sweet flavors, achieved through the use of premium butter. Among their signature offerings are coffee sand cookies, gotgam sand (dried persimmon sand cookies), and Chodang oksusu sand (Chodang corn sand cookies), complemented by a selection of beverages like gotgam latte (dried persimmon latte) and strawberry latte. Perfect for a leisurely tea time, each variety boasts its unique sweetness, making them ideal for delightful snack breaks. Moreover, they specialize in convenient takeaway options, including individually packaged gift sets.

Gangneung Jungang Market (강릉 중앙시장)

4.9Km    2024-05-24

21 Geumseong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

A representative traditional market of Gangwon State, Gangneung Jungang Market was registered as a permanent market in 1980. The market has expanded beyond the constraints of the building to include nearby shops and vendors who set up shop along the alleyways and streets, providing visitors with the opportunity to see the freshest produce available in the area.

1001 Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (1001안경콘택트)

5.0Km    2024-04-22

2110, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Joinus - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (강릉 조이너스)

5.0Km    2024-04-19

8, Geumseong-ro 22beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School (강릉향교)

Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School (강릉향교)

5.0Km    2025-02-04

29 Myeongnyun-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hyanggyo (local Confucian school) is an educational institution from the Joseon era. It housed memorial tablets for esteemed Confucian scholars, such as Confucius and Mencius, and hosted commemorative services. Gangneunghyanggyo consists of traditional hanok buildings, including Daeseongjeon Shrine, used for rites; Myeongryundang Lecture Hall, a space for education; and the East (Dongjae) and West (Seojae) Dormitories, where students resided. Today, Seokjeon (rite to honor Confucius and Confucian scholars) is held every spring and fall.

Dolsilnai [Tax Refund Shop] (돌실나이)

5.1Km    2024-04-22

2, Geumseong-ro 31beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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