Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉))

13.7Km 2025-10-23

Gusanan-gil, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province

Namdaecheon Stream in Gangneung, the actual location where the character Seong-jun warned Su-hyuk in the movie "A Man of Reason," is a river that flows through Gangneung and enters the East Sea. Near the downstream area, you can also enjoy the natural scenery and reed forests of Namdaecheon at the Ecological Observation Center.

Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)

14.2Km 2021-07-22

1, Daegwallyeongyet-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3830

Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. It is housed in a building that resembles a dolmen, striking a balance with the surrounding landscape and earning it an Outstanding Architecture Award from the Construction Association of Korea and the Best Award from Gangwon-do.

The museum has six exhibition halls, including those that are named after the guardian gods that represent the four directions. Cheongnyongbang (Room of the Blue Dragon - East) is decorated in blue and displays celadon and traditional ceramics. Baekobang (Room of the White Tiger - West) is in white and exhibits Buddhist art and wooden dolls. Jujakbang (Room of the Red Vermillion - South) is in red and displays a bridal palanquin, folk paintings, and calligraphy. The black Hyeonmubang (Room of the Black Turtle - North) displays bronze relics. Also, there is the Togibang (Earthenware) showing Prehistoric era shacks and earthenware, and Uribang, exhibiting wooden furniture and folk craftwork. The outdoor space offers an exhibit of stone pagodas and statues as well as a thatched cottage and an operating water mill.

Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum (강릉 솔향수목원)

14.7Km 2023-12-06

156 Sumogwon-gil, Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum was built in 2008 and opened on October 30, 2013 in Gujeong-ri, Gujeong-myeon. The arboretum was formed around the scenic Yongsogol Valley and the foothills of Chilseongsan Mountain, which still preserves the prestigious Geumgang pine tree forest. The arboretum spreads across an area of 78.5 ha and is organized in 25 themes that boast a total of 220,000 plants of 1,127 different species. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of scenery that change with season as well as themed areas such as eco-forest path dense with a colony of ginger trees and bamboos, pine forest square, wildflower gardens and more. The main attraction of this arboretum is the walking path named "Breath of Thousand Years Healing Path."

Terarosa Coffee (테라로사 커피공장)

14.9Km 2024-02-28

7 Hyeoncheon-gil, Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-2760

Terarosa Coffee is a sprawling coffee shop and roastery that encompasses a coffee factory, café, restaurant, bakery, art shop, coffee museum, and garden. Its signature offering is a wide array of drip coffees. In addition to these, Terarosa also serves various other beverages and desserts. The bakery section offers baked goods and cookies that pair excellently with coffee. The premises are also well-known for their stunning natural surroundings, red-bricked buildings, and chic industrial interior.

Namaehang Port (남애항)

15.2Km 2025-01-14

138 , Maebawi-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-2398

The largest port in Yangyang area is also one of the Eight Sights of Yangyang, and along with Simgokhang Port of Gangneung and Chogokhang Port of Samcheok, said to be the three most beautiful ports in Gangwon-do. Indeed, its reputation can be seen in the picturesque view of the white and red lighthouse, breakwater, and the fishing boats docked at the port. Another point of interest at Namaehang Port is the Namaehang Skywalk Observatory. Located at the entrance to the breakwater, this observation point offers a breathtaking view of the Namaehang Port area and the East Sea. The island, where the skywalk is located, was called Yangyado Island during the Joseon period, and the site of this observation point used to have a beacon during the Joseon period. Namae Fishing Village Experience, a village that is fed by the Namaehang Port, offers fishing boat trips for visitors, along with hand fishing, rock crab catching, and stuffed squid making. Some of Namaehang Port’s major catches include squid, plaice, and flatfish. A line of restaurants specializing in raw fish slices allows visitors to enjoy the fresh catch right away.

The N Resort (더앤리조트)

15.9Km 2025-02-03

260 Gaemae-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

The N Resort, located in Yangyang Ganwon State, has total of 320 room with hot spring water, perfect for relaxation and activities. The resort has spa service with hot spring water, various restaurants both indoors and outdoors. Visitors can enjoy activities throughout the year with forest trail nearby for bike ride or a stroll.

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)

15.9Km 2022-06-20

133, Sampoam-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9990

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest divides Gangwon Province from east to west and is known for its famous pine tree forests. It was designated as a suitable resting place to enjoy as it’s harmoniously situated in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation. Beautiful view of Gangneung and the East Sea can be seen day and night.

Namae Beach (Namae 1, 3-ri) (남애해변(남애1, 3리))

16.7Km 2021-07-16

Gwangjin-ri, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-670-2518

In addition to the beautiful Maeho Lagoon at its side, Namae-ri is home to three beaches. The northernmost Namae Beach is the largest among the three, with a sandy shore that is 2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. The beach has great quality sand and shallow waters, with an average depth of only 1 to 2 meters. Also, a field of reeds is beautifully stretched out on both sides of the stream flowing from Maeho Lagoon. Near Maeho Lagoon is the breeding ground for egrets and grey herons in Pomae-ri, designated as Natural Monument No. 229.

The other two beaches in Namae-ri consist of Namae 1(il)-ri Beach, a charming small beach in the furthest south, and Namae 3(sam)-ri Beach, located near Naemae Port.

Dalraechon (달래촌)

17.0Km 2024-12-03

강원특별자치도 양양군 현남면 화상천로 634
033-673-2201

This healing-themed park, operated by an agricultural cooperative in Hawolcheon-ri, offers a restaurant, accommodations, and various experience programs. The restaurant serves a selection of Myeongpum Bapsang set menus, featuring a variety of medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and wild vegetables. These dishes allows guests to savor the unique flavors and aromas of freshly harvested wild vegetables. Another notable feature of the theme park is its Finnish sauna facilities.

Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival (정동진 해맞이 축제)

17.4Km 2025-11-25

Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5135

Many people come to celebrate a fresh start at the Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival on the eve of one year and the first day of the New Year at Sandglass Park. The sandglass at the park has a diameter of 8.06 meters, a x_width of 3.2 meters, a weight of 40 tons, and holds 8 tons of sand, making it one of the biggest sandglasses in the world. It takes a whole year for sand to trickle to the bottom and then the sandglass restarts again on New Year’s Day each year at midnight.

Festival events include a fireworks display, the turning of the sandglass to start another year, and performances by various artists.

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