Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival (경포 해맞이 축제)

7.3 Km 15243 2022-12-14

514, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
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Gangneung hosts an annual Sunrise Festival from New Year's Eve to the first sunrise of the New Year. As well as visiting the area’s attractions such as Gyeongpodae Pavilion, visitors can welcome the New Year by watching a beautiful sunrise. The Sunrise Festival includes a countdown to the New Year, fireworks, and various enjoyable cultural events.

Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)

7.5 Km 38179 2021-11-12

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-do. It was designated as a National Folklore Cultural Heritage in 1967. The one-syllable word "Seon" in Seongyojang means boat. Gyeongpo 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.

Gyeongpo Hanmi Hoetjip (경포한미횟집)

7.6 Km 86 2021-03-26

491, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-1045

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh fish and Maeuntang (fish stew). The best menu at this restaurant is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Seongyojang House [Korea Quality] (강릉선교장 [한국관광 품질인증])

7.6 Km 18647 2024-02-26

63 Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-646-3270

Seongyojang House, an 18th-century Korean nobleman's residence, is situated adjacent to Gyeongpoho Lake—hence its name "Seongyo", denoting "crossing by boat" ("seon" for "boat" and "gyo" for "cross" in Korean). The site preserves numerous artifacts, hosts a museum, and features a traditional Korean garden and pond. Visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture and stay in a hanok.

Eommason Makguksu (엄마손막국수)

7.6 Km 106 2021-03-25

40, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2604-9101

Makguksu is made of hand-kneaded 100% buckwheat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is buckwheat noodles.

Jumunjin Beach (주문진해변)

7.7 Km 44783 2023-10-16

210, Jumunbuk-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

Jumunjin Beach is located in the northernmost part of Gangneung, and is a great place for summertime family vacations due to the beach's shallow water. The sound of calm waves will chase the heat away, while the dense pine forest provides cool shade against the sun. Visitors can take advantage of the amenities along the beach as well, such as the forest fitness park, family hotels, and the nearby campsite.

Yeongdeok Daege (영덕대게)

7.7 Km 107 2021-03-25

473, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-6606

It is a place where you can enjoy snow crabs and sashimi together. This restaurant's signature menu is snow crab. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Gyeongpo Paldo Gangsan (경포팔도강산)

7.8 Km 76 2021-03-26

461, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-7447

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh raw sliced fish and maeuntang (fish stew) 24 hours a day. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Yeongdeok Daege Hoetjip (영덕대게횟집)

7.8 Km 95 2021-03-26

461, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-2476

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of sashimi. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw flatfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach (향호해변)

7.9 Km 0 2024-04-30

Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach backed by pine forest complete with a campground. The beach is connected to Jumunjinhaebyeon Beach and has become a must-visit attraction in Gangneung after featuring on BTS' "Spring Day" album jacket. The bus stop was made for filming, but remains as a photo zone.

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