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Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)

Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)

18.0Km    2024-05-02

Myeongju-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Myeongju-dong in Gangneung has been the center of administration and culture from the Goryeo dynasty onwards. Nowadays, visitors can enjoy a range of concerts, performances, and events at the Myeongju Art Space, Haetsal Museum, Jageun Stage, Gangneung Coffee Festival, Myeongju Flea Market, and more. The streets here are lined with unique cafes, cultural spaces, and history.

Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

18.1Km    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.

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

18.1Km    2025-10-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-6802

Gangneung is as renowned for its delicious coffee as it is for its scenic coastline. Strolling along the cafe-lined beaches of Gangneung, visitors can experience a coffee aroma that rivals the sea breeze. Famous coffee manufacturers attend the Gangneung Coffee Festival and hold a tasting event. At the opening ceremony, 100 baristas hold a “100 People 100 Tastes” performance where they simultaneously brew hand-drip coffee. Visitors are welcome to taste 100 kinds of coffee at this special event. During the festival, competitions are held to select the No. 1 barista for each category, including latte art, hand drip, and roasting. Tourists can also visit cafés in Gangneung that are taking part in the festival and receive a stamp to get a prize. Coffee enthusiasts should not miss this opportunity.

Anmokhaebyeon Beach (안목해변)

18.1Km    2024-05-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-4414

Anmokhaebyeon Beach spans over 500 meters in length and covers an area of 20,000 square meters. The beach is often packed with families on vacation. Right in front of the beach is Anmokhang Port, where around 23 fishing boats can be moored to unload their catch throughout the year. The place has also become more popular since the main street along the beach earned the reputation as a "coffee street."

Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)

Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)

18.1Km    2024-11-11

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Having gained much attention for coffee expertise through Animok Cafe Street since the 1980s, Gangneung in Gangwon State is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival and support coffee artisans as well as promote development of coffee related facilities and content such as coffee museum, coffee street, coffee factory, barista academy, and more. With almost all coffee shops in the area roasting their own coffee beans, Gangneung is well-recognized as the "city of coffee."

Owol Coffee (오월커피)

Owol Coffee (오월커피)

18.1Km    2024-03-18

11-2 Gyeonggang-ro 2046beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do (1st floor, Nammun-dong)

Owol Coffee is situated on Nammun-dong Café Street in Gangneung and is set in a remodeled Japanese-style house dating back to the Japanese Forced Occupation period. It is best known for its Songhwa coffee, featuring a unique cream made from pine pollen powder. Another popular item on the menu is the sweet and fragrant vanilla latte. With its delightful beverages and scenic views, the café has become a popular spot for dates. 

Landrover - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (랜드로바 강릉점)

18.1Km    2024-04-22

103-1, Imyeong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Buyeondong Village (부연동마을)

Buyeondong Village (부연동마을)

18.1Km    2024-03-18

1298 Samsan-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Located at the foot of Odaesan Mountain, north of Gangneung, Buyeondong Village maintains the historic appearance and traditions of Korea's rural villages from the past. It is also known as Gamaso Village, named after the local Buyeondonggyegok Valley that runs through it. Both the valley and the village boast clear and beautiful scenery. Due to its remote location, the village is not served by public buses. It can be reached by car in about 40 minutes from Gangneung Station.

Olive Young - Gangneung Ibam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강릉입암)

18.4Km    2024-04-22

23, Yongji-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Noam Tunnel (노암터널)

Noam Tunnel (노암터널)

18.8Km    2024-05-02

Noam-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Noam Tunnel is a hidden attraction of Gangneung, stretching from Ipam-dong to Jungang Market. The old train tunnel was put out of use with the construction of the newer KTX line, and has now become a must-see attraction along the Gangneung Bau-gil Trail.