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Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포해수욕장)

Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포해수욕장)

4.0Km    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.

Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival (경포 해맞이 축제)

Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival (경포 해맞이 축제)

4.0Km    2022-12-14

514, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
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Gangneung hosts an annual Sunrise Festival from New Year's Eve to the first sunrise of the New Year. As well as visiting the area’s attractions such as Gyeongpodae Pavilion, visitors can welcome the New Year by watching a beautiful sunrise. The Sunrise Festival includes a countdown to the New Year, fireworks, and various enjoyable cultural events.

Solhyang Daegae (솔향대게)

Solhyang Daegae (솔향대게)

4.0Km    2021-03-25

286, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-2202

This is a place where Russian crabs are sold at affordable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is snow crab.

Sora Hoetjip (소라횟집)

Sora Hoetjip (소라횟집)

4.0Km    2021-03-30

11, Changhae-ro 350beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-652-2109

It is a place, located in front of the beach, where you can eat fresh seafood dishes. This seafood restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is cold raw fish soup.

Gangmuneohwa Hoetjip (강문어화횟집)

Gangmuneohwa Hoetjip (강문어화횟집)

4.1Km    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.

Gangmun Beach (강문해변)

4.1Km    2022-12-26

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.

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

4.1Km    2024-04-22

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

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E-Mart - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 강릉)

E-Mart - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 강릉)

4.1Km    2024-04-22

2398-10, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Kongsaeya (콩새야)

Kongsaeya (콩새야)

4.1Km    2021-03-30

64, Woldaesan-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0651

As a store frequently visited by locals, it is also visited by tourists after being introduced in Korean gourmet programs. The best menu at this restaurant is cockle bibimbap. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Gangneung Gyeongpo Mulhoe (강릉경포물회)

Gangneung Gyeongpo Mulhoe (강릉경포물회)

4.1Km    2021-03-23

609, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-0800

Located on the beach, it is a good place to visit after playing in the water. This seafood restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is cold raw fish soup.