Gangneung Museum of Art (강릉시립미술관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Gangneung Museum of Art (강릉시립미술관)

1.5Km    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.

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

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

1.5Km    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.

The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

1.5Km    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.

Jeongane Matjip (정아네맛집)

Jeongane Matjip (정아네맛집)

1.5Km    2021-03-25

64, Okga-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-0331

It is a place that boasts of health with herbs and seafood you can enjoy. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy braised chicken.

Chakhan Hwanggeumdwaeji (착한황금돼지)

Chakhan Hwanggeumdwaeji (착한황금돼지)

1.5Km    2021-03-30

15, Yulgokchogyo-gil 47beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-642-5388

It is a place where you can taste carefully selected, high-quality meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This BBQ restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

1.5Km    2022-12-26

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-3301

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.

Jageumseong (자금성)

Jageumseong (자금성)

1.5Km    2021-03-26

22, Gyeonggang-ro 2223beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-646-8281

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is sweet and sour pork.

Gangneung Eomjine Kkomakjip (강릉엄지네꼬막집)

Gangneung Eomjine Kkomakjip (강릉엄지네꼬막집)

1.5Km    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.     

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

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

1.5Km    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)

Chuncheon Hureswi Dakgalbi (춘천후레쉬닭갈비)

1.6Km    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.