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Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

16.8Km    2024-05-24

24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3301

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기&에디슨과학박물관)

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기&에디슨과학박물관)

16.9Km    2020-07-08

393, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-1130

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum combines a music museum focused on sound with a science museum focused on inventions by Thomas Edison. Opened in 1982, the museum offers over 30 years of history and tradition with over 5,000 collections including music related items and inventions by Edison. Some of the main facilities include four large exhibition halls, a large music room and an observatory with a view of Gyeongpo Lake on the third floor. Edison Museum on the first two floors has three exhibition halls with inventions, artifacts, daily supplies and more.

Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포해수욕장)

Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포해수욕장)

16.9Km    2024-05-23

514 Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4531

Located 1 kilometer away from Gyeongpodae Pavilion and 6 kilometers from downtown Gangneung, Gyeongpo Beach is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpoho Lake and the ocean. This beach has a beautiful sandy shore that extends to a length of 1.8 kilometers and shallow waters, making it a popular beach attraction. By the beach is a lush pine forest where visitors can enjoy forest bathing. Other activities to enjoy around the area include the cultural art fair that takes place at the beach stage every summer, riding a bike along Gyeongpoho Lake, and hiking the nearby mountains and valleys.

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

16.9Km    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.

Hiocean Gyeongpo (하이오션 경포)

Hiocean Gyeongpo (하이오션 경포)

16.9Km    2024-10-30

30-5 , Gyeongpo-ro 463beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-646-9999

Located next to Gyeongpo Beach and Gyeongpo Lake in Gangneung, the Hiocean Gyeongpo is a residence hotel with a stunning view of both the sea and the lake. Cooking and laundry can be done in the room, making it popular among both short-term and long-term business travelers. The lake-view rooms provide a view of the tranquil Gyeongpo Lake, while the duplex rooms offer two stories of living space. Hotel amenities include a breakfast restaurant on the 1st floor, a terrace garden on the 2nd floor, a rooftop garden on the 8th floor, a convenience store, etc.

Dojjaebigol Sky Valley (도째비골스카이밸리)

Dojjaebigol Sky Valley (도째비골스카이밸리)

17.0Km    2022-06-03

2-109, Mukhojin-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-530-2042

Dojjaebigol Sky Valley, located between Mukho Lighthouse and Wolsotaekji, provides a beautiful view of East Sea with various activities. Dojjaebi is a regional dialect of the word dokkaebi (Korean goblin). Opened in 2021, Dojjaebigol Sky Valley offers entertaining facilities such as Sky Walk, Sky Cycle, and Giant Slide as well as Dojjaebi Art House where visitors can buy souvenirs. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views and exciting leisure sports such as 59-meter-high glass-bottom Sky Walk, floating in air with Sky Cycle, and 30-meter-long Giant Slide.

Choeilsun Jjamppongsundubu (최일순짬뽕순두부)

Choeilsun Jjamppongsundubu (최일순짬뽕순두부)

17.0Km    2021-03-23

517, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-2662

It is a restaurant with 40 years of tradition. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is spicy seafood and soft bean curd stew.

Gyeongpo Chodang Sundubu Sikdang(경포초당순두부식당)

Gyeongpo Chodang Sundubu Sikdang(경포초당순두부식당)

17.0Km    2021-04-19

517, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-3799

This is a place where you can enjoy soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is soft bean curd.

Companion by Gyeongpo [Korea Quality]컴페니언 바이 경포[한국관광 품질인증]

Companion by Gyeongpo [Korea Quality]컴페니언 바이 경포[한국관광 품질인증]

17.1Km    2024-08-14

35-22 , Gyeongpo-ro 371beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-507-1315-0984

Companion by Gyeongpo is a hanok that was built in 1943 is and now a pension combining the hanok style with modern convenience. It’s an exceedingly dog-friendly place: there is a dog salon with a dog spa and a dog drying room.  The pension only accepts bookings from one group per day.

Mukho Lighthouse (묵호 등대)

Mukho Lighthouse (묵호 등대)

17.1Km    2022-12-28

300, Haemaji-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-531-3258

Established on June 8, 1963, Mukho Lighthouse serves as a guarding beacon of ships coming and going at Mukho port. Mukho Lighthouse is a 12 meter-tall white circular concrete structure with two floors located at an altitude of 67 m. It is surrounded by a cozy park where forsythias blossom in spring and visitors can overlook the sea. The park is home to the Maritime Fishing Exhibition Hall, where visitors can learn about the history of fishing in the area. The lighthouse and its surrounding area are full of quiet and comfortable spots to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Because of its location, the lighthouse is absolutely crucial to the safety of ships and boats coming into the port. The lighthouse’s large light, installed in October 2003, was developed by Korean scientists and uses a rotating prism lens that can shine beams of light as far as 42 km.