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Gangneung International Art Festival (제3회 강릉국제아트페스티벌 (GIAF25) <에시자, 오시자>)

2.8Km 2025-03-18

176 Yongji-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-31-8039-1411

The Gangneung International Art Festival draws attention to long-standing stories from the past and present that pave their way to the future. The festival highlights the ancient stories of Gangneung Danoje Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity, along with folk tales and rituals from different cultures that resonate with the history of communities and individual lives while exploring the narrative styles that transcend time.

Chuncheon Hureswi Dakgalbi (춘천후레쉬닭갈비)

2.8Km 2025-08-01

5, Hapyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-0540

A place that sells Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), or spicy chicken fried in a large pan, which is loved by Koreans. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy stir-fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포해수욕장)

2.9Km 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.

Gangneung Museum of Art (강릉시립미술관)

2.9Km 2023-07-27

46 , Hwabusan-ro 40beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Museum of Art was opened in September 2006 and re-opened as a museum managed by the city of Gangneung in April 2014. Gangneung Museum of Art has nearly 530,000 m² of exhibition space across two floors, and the building also has a view of Gangneung’s city center as well. The museum hosts exhibitions that allow everyone to communicate through artworks, not just artists, and is trying to expand cultural education in the city by providing various experience programs. In addition to special exhibitions by famous Korean and international artists, there are also frequent exhibitions based on the local colors of Gangwon-do and the people of Gangneung, offering an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of Gangneung.

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (지호한방삼계탕)

2.9Km 2024-03-15

83-9 Jeongwon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-7642-2446

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang restaurant specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), one of the most popular healthy foods in Korea. Their signature dish, Geongang hangbang samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup with medicinal herb), is a richly flavored soup that includes a variety of herbs, tender chicken, and sweet rice. The restaurant also offers ginseng wine and herbal tea with each order.

Gangneung Eomjine Kkomakjip (강릉엄지네꼬막집)

3.0Km 2024-02-28

25-2 Gyeonggang-ro 2255beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-642-0178

Eomjine kkomakjip is renowned for its cockle salad bibimbap. The dish is served with a plentiful portion of fresh cockles, and the rice mixed with savory seasoning is excellent. Trying out the oijingeo sundae (squid sundae) is a recommendation; the dish, celebrated as Gangneung specialty, is steamed squid stuffed with vegetables and minced meat. The restaurant is an 8-minute walk from Gangneung Station.

Olive Young - Gangneung Ponam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강릉포남)

3.0Km 2024-04-22

37, Hapyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

3.1Km 2025-03-31

19 , Okcheon-ro 62beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-3385, +82-10-4752-2095

The Beauty Hotel, just 5-minutes’ walk from Gangneung Station in Gangwon-do, offers a range of rooms to suit different customers. A breakfast of cereal, yogurt, bread, eggs, and coffee is provided. Gangneung tourist information and a bicycle/electric scooter rental service are both available at the front desk. The hotel’s central location makes it a good base for exploring Gangneung; Jungang Market is reachable on foot.

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))

3.2Km 2024-04-30

16 Haean-ro 604beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4925

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach connected to Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach in Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung. The beach area is lined with small, private accommodations, and the beach is complete with changing rooms, drinking fountains, and parasol rentals. The beach is backed by a pine tree forest.

Gangmun Beach (강문해변)

3.2Km 2025-10-23

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.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series"She Was Pretty"
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.

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