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Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

19.5Km    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.

Mini Gold [Tax Refund Shop] (미니골드)

19.5Km    2024-04-22

8, Daehak-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Artbox - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 강릉)

Artbox - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 강릉)

19.5Km    2024-04-18

10, Daehak-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Dolsilnai [Tax Refund Shop] (돌실나이)

19.5Km    2024-04-22

2, Geumseong-ro 31beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneung guesthouse Jungang [Korea Quality] / 강릉게스트하우스 중앙점 [한국관광 품질인증]

Gangneung guesthouse Jungang [Korea Quality] / 강릉게스트하우스 중앙점 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.5Km    2024-06-26

17 , Gyeonggang-ro 2103beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9299-7199

Gangneung Guesthouse Jungang Branch is in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The hotel is close to Gangneung Bus Terminal, Gangneung Station (both 10 minutes’ walk), and to Jungang Market (3 minutes walk), making it convenient for nearby tourist destinations. All bus routes pass nearby, so residents can travel the whole city by bus. Both private rooms and dormitories are available, and group lodging is possible. Meals and drinks are provided, with occasional parties where you can mingle with other travellers!

Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을)

Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을)

19.5Km    2024-12-19

114 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-1117

Gangneung Ojuk Hanok Village in Gangneung, Gangwon-do was created to promote hanok architecture and to spread the ideas of Joseon scholar Yulgok Yi I; close by is Ojukheon House, the home of Yi I and his equally famous mother Shin Saimdang. Many types of accomodation are offered including guestrooms, standalone houses, duplex rooms, and one room equipped with a bed and facilities for disabled visitors. There is even a small lecture hall for the use of overnight guests. Gyeongpo Lake and Gangneung Olympic Park (where PyeongChang Winter Olympics were held) are also nearby.

Joinus - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (강릉 조이너스)

19.6Km    2024-04-19

8, Geumseong-ro 22beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

19.6Km    2022-09-15

140-12, Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0600

The Museum of Oriental Embroidery, opened on January 11, 2011, exclusively displays the beautiful works crafted by women of the past. Over 500 pieces of Oriental embroidery from Korea, China and Japan are on display, and another 100 Western embroidery works are also displayed in a special exhibition hall. In this cultural space, one can discover the aesthetic world of Oriental embroidery.

1001 Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (1001안경콘택트)

19.6Km    2024-04-22

2110, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

19.6Km    2024-03-20

17 Geumseong-ro 23beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Sand Cookies presents an exquisite assortment of sand cookies celebrated for their delightful crispy texture and sweet flavors, achieved through the use of premium butter. Among their signature offerings are coffee sand cookies, gotgam sand (dried persimmon sand cookies), and Chodang oksusu sand (Chodang corn sand cookies), complemented by a selection of beverages like gotgam latte (dried persimmon latte) and strawberry latte. Perfect for a leisurely tea time, each variety boasts its unique sweetness, making them ideal for delightful snack breaks. Moreover, they specialize in convenient takeaway options, including individually packaged gift sets.