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Gyeongpoho Lake (경포호(철새도래지))

1.6Km    2025-12-18

Jeo-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gyeongpoho Lake is a popular attraction, with beautiful natural scenery and many cultural relics nearby. The view of the moon reflecting off the lake from Gyeongpodae Pavilion is especially stunning. The 1,256,204 m² naturally formed lake is connected to the ocean, and is famous as a destination site for migratory birds in winter. There are also many fish in the lake, but the lake has been designated as a nature protection site and fishing is prohibited.

Companion by Gyeongpo [Korea Quality]컴페니언 바이 경포[한국관광 품질인증]

Companion by Gyeongpo [Korea Quality]컴페니언 바이 경포[한국관광 품질인증]

1.6Km    2024-08-14

35-22 , Gyeongpo-ro 371beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-507-1315-0984

Companion by Gyeongpo is a hanok that was built in 1943 is and now a pension combining the hanok style with modern convenience. It’s an exceedingly dog-friendly place: there is a dog salon with a dog spa and a dog drying room.  The pension only accepts bookings from one group per day.

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))

2.0Km    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.

Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)

Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)

2.9Km    2025-12-15

63, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-5303

Seongyojang House is the former upper class residence of Lee Nae-beon (1703-1781) and his family in Gangneung, Gangwon State. It was designated as a National Folklore Cultural Heritage in 1967. The one-syllable word "Seon" in Seongyojang means boat. Gyeongpoho Lake was right in front of Seongyojang House at the time it was built, thus making is accessible by boat.

Seongyojang House has all the features of a typical upper class residence during the Joseon period. The complex even has a large pond with a pavilion named Hwallaejeong Pavilion. While the building still blends beautifully with the surrounding nature, Seongyojang House has been well-preserved and is considered a valuable resource in the historical research of living conditions of upper class households during the Joseon dynasty.

Olive Young - Gangneung Ponam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강릉포남)

Olive Young - Gangneung Ponam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강릉포남)

3.2Km    2024-04-22

37, Hapyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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E-Mart - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 강릉)

E-Mart - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 강릉)

3.2Km    2024-04-22

2398-10, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Chuncheon Hureswi Dakgalbi (춘천후레쉬닭갈비)

Chuncheon Hureswi Dakgalbi (춘천후레쉬닭갈비)

3.3Km    2025-08-01

5, Hapyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-0540

A place that sells Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), or spicy chicken fried in a large pan, which is loved by Koreans. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy stir-fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Songjeonghaebyeon Beach (송정해변(송정해수욕장))

3.3Km    2023-11-22

20-3 , Songjeong-gil 30beonan-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

The beach is located in Songjeong-dong with white sand, a length of 700 meters, and an area of ​​25,000㎡. The surrounding area is famous for its pine forests. It is said that when Choi Mun-han, the wife of King Chungsuk of Goryeo, came to Gangneung from Songdo, he brought 8 pine trees and planted them here. There is also the world's largest Charmsori Gramophone and Audio Museum, making it a great place to enjoy the summer and music. Visitors can also stay in the surrounding area, and accommodation facilities such as inns and hotels, are available in the Gyeongpo or downtown area.

Gangneung Curling Center (강릉컬링센터 (강릉실내빙상장))

3.4Km    2024-07-02

32 Jonghabundongjang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-8388

Gangneung Curling Center is an ice skating rink that served as the venue for curling games during the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games. Located on the basement level of the curling center, visitors to the ice skating rink can enjoy skating at an affordable price.

Uniqlo - Gangneung Ponam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 강릉포남)

Uniqlo - Gangneung Ponam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 강릉포남)

3.6Km    2024-04-18

2288, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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