Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park (허균·허난설헌 기념공원)

14.6Km 2025-01-16

1-29 Nanseolheon-ro 193beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

'Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park was established to honor the Heo siblings: Heo Gyun, the author of Story of Hong Gildong (a 17th-century novel, the first of its kind written in Hangeul), and Heo Nanseolheon, one of Korea's most esteemed female writers. This literary park features the Memorial Hall, the site of Heo Nanseolheon's birth home, a traditional tea experience space, and lush green areas. Every April and September, the Nanseolheon Cultural Festival offers puppet theater, exhibitions, children’s experience programs, and tea ceremony activities.

Sampal Hoetjip (38횟집 (삼팔횟집))

14.6Km 2024-02-16

46-1 Gisamun-gil, Hyeonbuk-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

SamPal Hoetjip, situated on Gisamunhaebyeon Beach, specializes in jayeonsan modeumhoe (assorted sliced raw wild fish). Its extensive menu boasts a variety of dishes, ranging from saengseongui (grilled fish), twigim (deep-fried dish), chobap (sushi), salad, shrimp, sea pineapple, egg cockles, kimchijeon (kimchi pancake) to gamjajeon (potato pancake), accompanied by approximately 20 delectable and plentiful side dishes. Following the main course of hoe (sliced raw fish), they also provide a maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Adjacent to the restaurant, SamPal Park offers accommodation options with a stay package that includes dinner service featuring a jayeonsan special hoe course (sliced raw fish special course) and a mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), along with a filling breakfast service.

ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung (아르떼뮤지엄 강릉)

14.6Km 2024-05-23

131 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung, located by Gyeongpo Lake, is the third immersive media art exhibition presented by d’strict, a digital media design company. There are twelve media art exhibitions centered on the theme “Valley” to reflect the regional characteristics of Gangwon State and Gangneung, the center of the Baekdu Mountain Range. The works produced under the theme of “Eternal Nature” have vibrant visuals, sensual sounds, and elegant fragrance adding to the entire experience.

Oworui Chodang (오월의초당)

14.6Km 2021-03-30

234-5, Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-0187

This is the first place that comes to mind when you think of bossam (Korean boiled pork with cabbage or lettuce wraps) and noodle restaurants in Gangneung. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in anchovy broth. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Gangmun Beach (강문해변)

14.6Km 2024-11-27

352 Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

Located in Gangmun-dong, Gangmun Beach is lined with fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants along Gangmunhang Port. The beach has accommodations nearby and is in close proximity to the Gyeongpo area, making it a great vacation destination. Not only is the beach a well-known diving spot among scuba divers for its deep waters and abundant marine life, but its dock is also popular among fishers all year round.

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This spot is where Sung-joon comes up with the idea of a photoshoot after seeing Hye-jin by the sea. It is also the place where the two leads share a heart-to-heart in a romantic scene. It has a lot of photogenic spots with the East Sea in the background, so it is a popular spot for dates.

Gangmuneohwa Hoetjip (강문어화횟집)

14.6Km 2021-03-25

348, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-0025

It is a place where you can eat while enjoying the spectacular seaside view. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is assorted sliced raw fish.

Choryeo Gongbang [Tax Refund Shop] (초려공방)

14.7Km 2024-04-19

24-2, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

14.7Km 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.

Solhyang Myeongpum Shop [Tax Refund Shop] (솔향명품SHOP)

14.7Km 2024-04-22

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Ojukheon Evening Performance (오죽헌야간상설공연 오죽헌풍류야)

14.7Km 2024-07-25

24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-650-2145

The Ojukheon Evening Program is a special event taking place every Friday and Saturday evening from mid-July to late August. Visitors can enjoy the classic, beautiful sounds of traditional Korean music in an equally inspiring location.

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