Sangwonsa Temple (상원사(오대산))

19.6Km 2021-12-06

1215-89, Odaesan-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-6666

Sangwonsa Temple is located 8 kilometers north of Woljeongsa Temple. The temple was built by Buddhist monk Ja Jang in the 12th year of Silla Queen Seondeok, and rebuilt in 705 during the 4th year of King Seongdeok's reign. It burned down in 1946, but was restored once again in 1947. The temple is home to the Bronze Bell of Sangwonsa (a National Treasure), the oldest bronze bell in the nation. The bell, built during the 24th year of King Seongdeok, has a x_height of 1.67 meters and a diameter of 91 centimeters with a beautiful, clear ring. Other relics at the temple include Statue of Child Manjusri, said to have been seen directly by King Sejo, as well as a tablet commending the rebuilding of Sangwonsa Temple, written by King Sejo. Gwangdaegeori, located at the temple entrance, is also connected with King Sejo through a story of his bathing in the pure mountain stream one day while visiting Sangwonsa Temple.

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

19.8Km 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]

19.9Km 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.

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

20.0Km 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.

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