Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

1.7Km 2021-08-18

San 284-1, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4537

Gyeongpo Provincial Park was officially opened on June 26, 1982. It houses many cultural assets and memorial sites centered around Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Gyeongpoho Lake, and Gyeongpo Beach. One of the eight scenic spots in Gwandong (old name of Gangwon-do), Gyeongpodae is famous for viewing the moon, as well as fishing at Gyeongpoho Lake. However, fishing is now prohibited due to the lake being designated as a natural protection area.

Gyeongpo Beach is thought to be the best beach on the East Coast. The crystal waters of Gyeongpo Beach, elegant Gyeongpoho Lake, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Banghae Pavilion, Hohae Pavilion, Gyeongho Pavilion, and Gyeongyangsa Temple make Gyeongpo Provincial Park a great vacation attraction year round. Known as one of the most scenic locations in Gangwon-do, visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, swimming in the summer, and deep-sea fishing and walking on the beach in the winter.

Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) (연곡해변(연곡해수욕장))

2.8Km 2023-12-27

1282, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Situated in Yeongok-myeon, Dongdeok-ri, Yeongokhaebyeon Beach has a spacious sandy shore that spans 56,000 ㎡ with a length of 700 meters. Backed by a lush pine forest, this beach is ideal for camping. Fishing lovers can enjoy catching sweetfish at Yeongokcheon Stream flowing from the Sogeumgang River; there are a variety of restaurants offering delicious Korean food along the stream as well. Dongdeok-ri used to be home to a railway station and a traditional market. Trading ships—moving between the Hamgyeong and Gyeongsang areas—used to populate the beach. The beach and its surrounding attractions are great for both hiking and swimming.

Mungane someori Gukbap (문가네소머리국밥)

2.8Km 2021-03-25

71, Nampyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-8592-5318

This is a place where you can enjoy broth boiled in a cauldron for more than 24 hours. This restaurant's signature menu is beef head meat and rice soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Hill (모텔힐)

3.2Km 2024-12-19

43-12 , Bangdong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-643-8985, +82-33-642-8985

Motel Hill in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, is a six-floor white-painted motel whose guest rooms offer views of the East Sea. A promenade leads from the accommodation to Sacheon Beach, so residents can contemplate the ocean while taking their morning walk. The motel is 10 minutes away from downtown Gangneung, and nearby tourist attractions incude Gyeongpo Beach, Jumunjin Beach, Ojukheon, and the Geumgang River. The motel parking lot is big enough for tour buses.

Yeongok Myeonok (연곡면옥)

3.2Km 2021-03-25

17, Nampyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2213-0595

This is a place where you can eat fresh naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) with raw fish. This restaurant's signature menu is cold buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

1bunji Seolleongtang (1번지설렁탕)

3.3Km 2021-03-26

1, Nampyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-3866

This is a place that provides thick broth with rice. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Galgol Hangwa Village - Korea Food Master’s House (갈골한과마을 명인의 집)

3.4Km 2024-03-18

62 Jungangseo-ro, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

This house, with a tradition spanning over 150 years, specializes in making hangwa, traditional Korean sweets crafted with Korean rice. Galgol Hangwa’s delicacies are prepared exclusively with select rice and rely on healthy fermentation agents naturally present in the air, ensuring a process of natural fermentation. Conveniently, it is situated just a 10-minute car ride from Gangneung Station.

Yeongjin Sopung (영진소풍)

3.5Km 2021-07-12

1370, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-662-0222

It is a place offering good prices. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is spaghetti.

Bohemian Park I-Choo Coffee - Main Branch (보헤미안박이추커피본점)

3.8Km 2023-05-31

55-11 , Hongjilmok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Bohemian Park I-Choo Coffee is where Korea's first-generation barista, Park I-Choo, lives. This is where Bohemian coffee took root in Gangneung in the 2000s and made Gangneung a city of coffee. The roasting method here is developed in Italy and Japan, so it does not produce much acidity. For those sensitive to coffee, it may feel a little strange. There is a waiting list at almost all times, so it is recommended to visit with plenty of time. After arriving, visitors must sign up for a waiting list and wait. The interior is also antique, and the coffee cups have an antique design adding to the unique atmosphere. Take some time to look at the coffee cups and utensils. There are also drip-bag coffee packages and beans for sale. Parking is also available in front of the store, and a separate parking lot is a little further away.

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))

3.9Km 2024-04-30

16 Haean-ro 604beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4925

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach connected to Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach in Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung. The beach area is lined with small, private accommodations, and the beach is complete with changing rooms, drinking fountains, and parasol rentals. The beach is backed by a pine tree forest.

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