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Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)

Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)

1.0Km    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.

Eorimji (어림지)

Eorimji (어림지)

1.0Km    2021-03-25

340, Gangneung-daero, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-2008

It is a place where you can enjoy thick Haejangguk. This restaurant's signature menu is pork back-bone hangover soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Bonbon Roastery (봉봉방앗간)

Bonbon Roastery (봉봉방앗간)

1.0Km    2021-07-21

17-1, Gyeonggang-ro 2024beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-1711

Formerly an abandoned mill, Bonbon Roastery secured its vintage charms while creating the mood for a trendy and hip cafe where coffee and cultural arts coexist.

Owol Coffee (오월커피)

Owol Coffee (오월커피)

1.0Km    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. 

Yongbijip (용비집)

Yongbijip (용비집)

1.1Km    2021-03-26

20, Nammun-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-646-2020

It is a restaurant specializing in Jang-Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup with sauce), which was featured in Korean gastronomic programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is spicy noodle soup.

MASUWA (마수와)

MASUWA (마수와)

1.1Km    2021-03-25

7, Gyeonggang-ro, 2234beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0923

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee and desserts. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled skin-on pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Songyeosa Sutbul Wangkkomjangeo (송여사숯불왕꼼장어)

Songyeosa Sutbul Wangkkomjangeo (송여사숯불왕꼼장어)

1.2Km    2021-03-30

15, Namgu-gil 18beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-920-5962

It is a place where you can eat in a cart bar atmosphere, which often appears in Korean dramas. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled sea eel.

Gangneung Eomjine Kkomakjip (강릉엄지네꼬막집)

Gangneung Eomjine Kkomakjip (강릉엄지네꼬막집)

1.2Km    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.     

Gangneung Danoje Festival (강릉단오제)

Gangneung Danoje Festival (강릉단오제)

1.3Km    2023-05-17

1, Danojang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-641-1593

The Gangneung Danoje Festival was designated a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005 and Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 13 in 1967. The festival serves to preserve the folk culture of the Joseon dynasty and has been a popular festival since 1975. The festival features media art using video clips and photos to portray the beauty of Danoje through contemporary art. Various programs are available both online and offline for visitors to enjoy.

Gangneung Dano Culture Center (강릉단오제전수교육관)

1.3Km    2020-06-25

1, Danojang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3940

Gangneung Dano Culture Center was opened in 2004 and played an important role in the success of Gangneung Danoje (Dano rite and festival) being designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage on November 25, 2005. The center consists of an exhibition hall and a performance hall. Visitors from Korea and abroad can easily learn about the Dano traditions through culture lectures.