Jumunjin Breakwater (주문진 방파제)

6.9Km 2023-07-27

1609 , Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Jumunjin Breakwater was made famous as the filming site of the show “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” Serving as the backdrop of the two leads’ fateful first meeting, the breakwater still retains its beautiful scenery. Many visitors recreate the scene from their favorite show here.
The breakwater itself is divided into the east and the west parts. The eastern breakwater is 1 kilometer, while the western breakwater is 200 meters long. One can fish for plaice from spring to September, while spotty belly greenling, spipefish, and rockfish can be found in October. From December to March, grey mullet and big-scaled redfin become the main species caught here. The best season to fish here is between October and March.

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

7.0Km 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.

Chuncheon Hureswi Dakgalbi (춘천후레쉬닭갈비)

7.2Km 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.

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

7.2Km 2024-04-19

115, Gyodonggwangjang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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

7.2Km 2024-04-22

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

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Gangneung Eomjine Kkomakjip (강릉엄지네꼬막집)

7.4Km 2024-02-28

25-2 Gyeonggang-ro 2255beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-642-0178

Eomjine kkomakjip is renowned for its cockle salad bibimbap. The dish is served with a plentiful portion of fresh cockles, and the rice mixed with savory seasoning is excellent. Trying out the oijingeo sundae (squid sundae) is a recommendation; the dish, celebrated as Gangneung specialty, is steamed squid stuffed with vegetables and minced meat. The restaurant is an 8-minute walk from Gangneung Station.

Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School (강릉향교)

7.5Km 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.

Gangneung International Art Festival (제3회 강릉국제아트페스티벌 (GIAF25) <에시자, 오시자>)

7.5Km 2025-03-18

176 Yongji-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-31-8039-1411

The Gangneung International Art Festival draws attention to long-standing stories from the past and present that pave their way to the future. The festival highlights the ancient stories of Gangneung Danoje Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity, along with folk tales and rituals from different cultures that resonate with the history of communities and individual lives while exploring the narrative styles that transcend time.

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (지호한방삼계탕)

7.5Km 2024-03-15

83-9 Jeongwon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-7642-2446

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang restaurant specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), one of the most popular healthy foods in Korea. Their signature dish, Geongang hangbang samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup with medicinal herb), is a richly flavored soup that includes a variety of herbs, tender chicken, and sweet rice. The restaurant also offers ginseng wine and herbal tea with each order.

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

7.6Km 2024-04-18

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

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