Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)

4.2Km 2024-11-11

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Having gained much attention for coffee expertise through Animok Cafe Street since the 1980s, Gangneung in Gangwon State is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival and support coffee artisans as well as promote development of coffee related facilities and content such as coffee museum, coffee street, coffee factory, barista academy, and more. With almost all coffee shops in the area roasting their own coffee beans, Gangneung is well-recognized as the "city of coffee."

Gangneung ING Guest House [Korea Quality] / 강릉ing게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.2Km 2024-06-26

19, Yongjigak-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5919-0050

Located in Gangneung City, Gangneung Ing Guest House makes cleanliness its top priority and strives to offer the most comfortable stay by frequent washing of the bedding. It has two types of rooms, Dormitory Rooms for 4 persons and Ondol Rooms for 2 persons, each of which is equipped with a bathroom for guests’ convenience. The communal space situated on the first floor is ideal for reading and relaxation. The guesthouse is just 7 minutes’ walk from Gangneung Station and 10 minutes’ walk from Gangneung Jungang Market. Surrounding tourist attractions include Gyeongpodae Beach, Jeongdongjin, Seongyojang House of Gangneung, and Gangneung Olympic Park (2km from the guest house).

Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School (강릉향교)

4.3Km 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.

Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

4.3Km 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.

The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

4.4Km 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.

Sacheon Beach (사천해변(사천해수욕장))

4.6Km 2022-12-26

San 282-1, Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

Nestled between Gyeongpodae Beach and Yeongok Beach, Sacheon Beach is a clean and quiet beach covering an area of 18,000 ㎡ over a length of 300 meters. The beach opened on July 1, 1975; due to its close location to Gyeongpo Provincial Park, many vacationers choose to come here during the holidays. A thick pine forest spreads out against the beach, and the fine white sand and shallow waters make this area an ideal place for rest and relaxation.

Gangneung Museum of Art (강릉시립미술관)

4.7Km 2023-07-27

46 , Hwabusan-ro 40beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Museum of Art was opened in September 2006 and re-opened as a museum managed by the city of Gangneung in April 2014. Gangneung Museum of Art has nearly 530,000 m² of exhibition space across two floors, and the building also has a view of Gangneung’s city center as well. The museum hosts exhibitions that allow everyone to communicate through artworks, not just artists, and is trying to expand cultural education in the city by providing various experience programs. In addition to special exhibitions by famous Korean and international artists, there are also frequent exhibitions based on the local colors of Gangwon-do and the people of Gangneung, offering an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of Gangneung.

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

4.8Km 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.

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

4.9Km 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.

Aranaby Zipline (아라나비(스카이 어촌체험))

4.9Km 2024-05-23

35-7 Gonghang-gil 127beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9002

Aranaby Zipline offers a thrilling ride over the ocean from a 20 meter-high tower. Popular as an eco-tourism activity, ziplines can be enjoyed year-round by people of various ages. The Aranaby Zipline connects Anmokhaebyeon Beach, famous for its coffee street, with Namhangjin. The facilty also offers a Sky Bike, a unique experince like riding a bicycle over the ocean.

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