Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

17.3Km 2025-10-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-6802

Gangneung is as renowned for its delicious coffee as it is for its scenic coastline. Strolling along the cafe-lined beaches of Gangneung, visitors can experience a coffee aroma that rivals the sea breeze. Famous coffee manufacturers attend the Gangneung Coffee Festival and hold a tasting event. At the opening ceremony, 100 baristas hold a “100 People 100 Tastes” performance where they simultaneously brew hand-drip coffee. Visitors are welcome to taste 100 kinds of coffee at this special event. During the festival, competitions are held to select the No. 1 barista for each category, including latte art, hand drip, and roasting. Tourists can also visit cafés in Gangneung that are taking part in the festival and receive a stamp to get a prize. Coffee enthusiasts should not miss this opportunity.

Anmokhaebyeon Beach (안목해변)

17.3Km 2024-05-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-4414

Anmokhaebyeon Beach spans over 500 meters in length and covers an area of 20,000 square meters. The beach is often packed with families on vacation. Right in front of the beach is Anmokhang Port, where around 23 fishing boats can be moored to unload their catch throughout the year. The place has also become more popular since the main street along the beach earned the reputation as a "coffee street."

Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)

17.3Km 2024-11-11

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Having gained much attention for coffee expertise through Animok Cafe Street since the 1980s, Gangneung in Gangwon State is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival and support coffee artisans as well as promote development of coffee related facilities and content such as coffee museum, coffee street, coffee factory, barista academy, and more. With almost all coffee shops in the area roasting their own coffee beans, Gangneung is well-recognized as the "city of coffee."

Owol Coffee (오월커피)

17.4Km 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.

Landrover - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (랜드로바 강릉점)

17.4Km 2024-04-22

103-1, Imyeong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Sogeumganggyegok Valley (오대산 소금강계곡)

17.4Km 2021-08-10

Sogeumgang-gil, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-6417

Sogeumganggyegok Valley is located on the east side of Odaesan Mountain. The valley is also referred to as Cheonghak Dongsogeum because the scenery resembles a crane (cheonghak) spreading its wings. The rock formations standing in between the lush valley forests will draw the eyes of any visitor. Several attractions are found along the valley path such as Mureunggyegok Valley, Myeonggyeongdae Post, Guryongpokpo Falls, Gunjapokpo Falls, and more.

Yangyang Surfyy Beach (서피비치, 서핑(양양))

17.6Km 2025-12-16

119 Hajodaehaean-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1522-2729

Surfyy Beach is a 1 kilometer-long beach designated for surfing, just north of Hajodae Beach in Yangyang. It's the first of its kind in Korea and has the most trainers and approximately 1,000 surfboards while also operating Surf School. Training is available for all different levels from beginners to advanced, and for those only looking to surf, boards and wetsuits are available for rent. Surf yoga, longboard, snorkeling and other programs are also available. The beach has various zones including a bean bag zone, hammock zone, chilling zone, and sunbed zone for visitors to enjoy. There are also a pub & lounge, camping facilities and more for visitors' convenience.

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The scene where Park Jae-won (Ji Chang-wook) and Lee Eun-o (Kim Ji-won) meet for the first time in the Netflix series "Lovestruck in the City" was filmed at Surfyy Beach. Here, the blue sea and free-spirited atmosphere come together to showcase Yangyang’s romantic image as a surfer’s paradise. Surfyy Beach is a special spot where you can relive the heart-fluttering moments from the series firsthand.

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

17.6Km 2024-04-22

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

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Noam Tunnel (노암터널)

18.1Km 2024-05-02

Noam-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Noam Tunnel is a hidden attraction of Gangneung, stretching from Ipam-dong to Jungang Market. The old train tunnel was put out of use with the construction of the newer KTX line, and has now become a must-see attraction along the Gangneung Bau-gil Trail.

Aranaby Zipline (아라나비(스카이 어촌체험))

18.1Km 2024-05-23

35-7 Gonghang-gil 127beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9002

Aranaby Zipline offers a thrilling ride over the ocean from a 20 meter-high tower. Popular as an eco-tourism activity, ziplines can be enjoyed year-round by people of various ages. The Aranaby Zipline connects Anmokhaebyeon Beach, famous for its coffee street, with Namhangjin. The facilty also offers a Sky Bike, a unique experince like riding a bicycle over the ocean.

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