Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

1.2 Km 18672 2022-12-26

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-3301

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.

Gyeongpodae Pavilion (강릉 경포대)

1.4 Km 36090 2024-07-05

365 Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gyeongpodae Pavilion, located on a small hill north of Gyeongpoho Lake, is one of the eight scenic sites of Gwangdong (northeastern coast). The pavilion was originally built in another location in 1326 but was moved to its current location in 1508. The pavilion shape and design changed over time before settling on the current design. The pavilion has five pillars in the front and on the side, with a gabled roof line, a common design in Korean architecture.

The inside of Gyeongpodae Pavilion is decorated with calligraphy and poems written by many famous scholars of the Joseon dynasty, including both King Sukjong and Yulgok Yi I. The pavilion is surrounded by a pine tree forest, and is famous for its view of the moon reflecting off the waters of the lake below, which gave the pavilion its name. The area around the pavilion was designated as a provincial park in 1981.

Gyeongpoho Lake (경포호(철새도래지))

1.4 Km 19400 2023-10-16

365, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5119

Gyeongpoho Lake is a popular attraction, with beautiful natural scenery and many cultural relics nearby. The view of the moon reflecting off the lake from Gyeongpodae Pavilion is especially stunning. The 1,256,204 m² naturally formed lake is connected to the ocean, and is famous as a destination site for migratory birds in winter. There are also many fish in the lake, but the lake has been designated as a nature protection site and fishing is prohibited.

Hwangjeongsuk Makguksu (황정숙막국수)

1.6 Km 49 2021-03-30

43, Jonghabundongjang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-662-1284

It is a restaurant with 30 years of tradition. This restaurant's signature menu is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Gangneung Curling Center (강릉컬링센터 (강릉실내빙상장))

1.6 Km 2395 2024-07-02

32 Jonghabundongjang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-8388

Gangneung Curling Center is an ice skating rink that served as the venue for curling games during the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games. Located on the basement level of the curling center, visitors to the ice skating rink can enjoy skating at an affordable price.

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

1.6 Km 29387 2023-09-14

100 Surigol-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-6802

Gangneung Coffee Festival is held every October in Gangneung, the City of Coffee. Various coffee shops from around the country gather to give visitors a taste of their coffee while coffee masters hold seminars providing their knowledge of coffee. Multiple competitions and performances as well as concerts and cultural events are also held.

Kimjonguk CHEF'S Junggugyori(김종욱CHEF'S중국요리)

1.6 Km 7 2021-04-10

33-17, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-1544

It is a place where you can eat various Chinese dishes. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is spicy seafood noodle soup.

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기&에디슨과학박물관)

1.7 Km 19474 2020-07-08

393, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-1130

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum combines a music museum focused on sound with a science museum focused on inventions by Thomas Edison. Opened in 1982, the museum offers over 30 years of history and tradition with over 5,000 collections including music related items and inventions by Edison. Some of the main facilities include four large exhibition halls, a large music room and an observatory with a view of Gyeongpo Lake on the third floor. Edison Museum on the first two floors has three exhibition halls with inventions, artifacts, daily supplies and more.

Companion by Gyeongpo [Korea Quality]컴페니언 바이 경포[한국관광 품질인증]

1.7 Km 1 2024-08-14

35-22 , Gyeongpo-ro 371beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-507-1315-0984

Companion by Gyeongpo is a hanok that was built in 1943 is and now a pension combining the hanok style with modern convenience. It’s an exceedingly dog-friendly place: there is a dog salon with a dog spa and a dog drying room. The pension only accepts bookings from one group per day.

Gallery Bobs (갤러리밥스)

2.0 Km 0 2024-03-18

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

Gallery Bobs is renowned for its Chodang oksusu coffee (Chodang sweet corn coffee), also known as Choogi coffee. This unique beverage, featuring layers of Chodang sweet corn cream, milk, and espresso, should be enjoyed without shaking or stirring to maintain the perfect harmony of its compenents. Nearby attractions include the ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung, Gyeongpo Aquarium, and Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park.

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