Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉))

7.6Km    2025-10-23

Gusanan-gil, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province

Namdaecheon Stream in Gangneung, the actual location where the character Seong-jun warned Su-hyuk in the movie "A Man of Reason," is a river that flows through Gangneung and enters the East Sea. Near the downstream area, you can also enjoy the natural scenery and reed forests of Namdaecheon at the Ecological Observation Center.

Chonpines Ocean Suite Hotel (컨피네스 오션 스위트 호텔)

7.6Km    2024-10-04

5 Jillihanggu 2-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Chonpines Ocean Suite Hotel is a 4-star hotel that offers a relaxing environment for visitors. Opened in July 2022 as a family-friendly accommodation, the hotel offers rooms with separated living room and bedroom spaces, a balcony, and kitchen facilities. Additionally, the hotel has the highest rooftop infinity pool in Gangneung, as well as a BBQ zone and restaurant for convenient dining.

Sacheonjin Port (사천진항)

7.6Km    2025-10-28

68-23 Jillihaebyeon-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum (강릉 솔향수목원)

7.9Km    2023-12-06

156 Sumogwon-gil, Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum was built in 2008 and opened on October 30, 2013 in Gujeong-ri, Gujeong-myeon. The arboretum was formed around the scenic Yongsogol Valley and the foothills of Chilseongsan Mountain, which still preserves the prestigious Geumgang pine tree forest. The arboretum spreads across an area of 78.5 ha and is organized in 25 themes that boast a total of 220,000 plants of 1,127 different species. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of scenery that change with season as well as themed areas such as eco-forest path dense with a colony of ginger trees and bamboos, pine forest square, wildflower gardens and more. The main attraction of this arboretum is the walking path named "Breath of Thousand Years Healing Path."

Terarosa Coffee (테라로사 커피공장)

8.1Km    2024-02-28

7 Hyeoncheon-gil, Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-2760

Terarosa Coffee is a sprawling coffee shop and roastery that encompasses a coffee factory, café, restaurant, bakery, art shop, coffee museum, and garden. Its signature offering is a wide array of drip coffees. In addition to these, Terarosa also serves various other beverages and desserts. The bakery section offers baked goods and cookies that pair excellently with coffee. The premises are also well-known for their stunning natural surroundings, red-bricked buildings, and chic industrial interior.

Sacheonjinhaebyeon Beach (Sacheon Dwitbul Beach)(사천진해변(사천뒷불해수욕장)

8.1Km    2025-01-16

111 Jillihaebyeon-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Sacheonjinhaebyeon Beach is wide and shallow sand beach situated in Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si. Spanning 800 meters in length and covering a land area of 16,000 square meters, it is conveniently located right next to Sacheon Port. This proximity allows for easy access to fresh fish, along with opportunities for fishing and yachting. Just a 10-minute car ride away from the Gyeongpodae Pavilion, the beach is also surrounded by numerous cafés along the seaside, making it an ideal spot for coffee enthusiasts.

Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)

8.7Km    2021-07-22

1, Daegwallyeongyet-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3830

Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. It is housed in a building that resembles a dolmen, striking a balance with the surrounding landscape and earning it an Outstanding Architecture Award from the Construction Association of Korea and the Best Award from Gangwon-do.

The museum has six exhibition halls, including those that are named after the guardian gods that represent the four directions. Cheongnyongbang (Room of the Blue Dragon - East) is decorated in blue and displays celadon and traditional ceramics. Baekobang (Room of the White Tiger - West) is in white and exhibits Buddhist art and wooden dolls. Jujakbang (Room of the Red Vermillion - South) is in red and displays a bridal palanquin, folk paintings, and calligraphy. The black Hyeonmubang (Room of the Black Turtle - North) displays bronze relics. Also, there is the Togibang (Earthenware) showing Prehistoric era shacks and earthenware, and Uribang, exhibiting wooden furniture and folk craftwork. The outdoor space offers an exhibit of stone pagodas and statues as well as a thatched cottage and an operating water mill.

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

10.5Km    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.

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)

10.8Km    2022-06-20

133, Sampoam-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9990

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest divides Gangwon Province from east to west and is known for its famous pine tree forests. It was designated as a suitable resting place to enjoy as it’s harmoniously situated in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation. Beautiful view of Gangneung and the East Sea can be seen day and night.

Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (단경골 휴양지)

11.1Km    2024-03-18

841 Dangyeong-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Located in Dangyeonggol Valley, upstream of the Gunseongang River in Gangneung, Dangyeonggol Recreation Area boasts unique rock formations and stunning scenery. Its tranquil and serene atmosphere makes it a popular tourist destination in summer. In fall and winter, the valley is renowned for its vibrant fall foilage and picturesque snow-covered landscapes. The Dangyeonggol Recreation Area is situated 16 kilometers south of Gangneung Station.