Gyeongpodae Pavilion (강릉 경포대)

6.2Km 2025-01-16

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))

6.2Km 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.

Ochaeyeon (오채연)

6.2Km 2021-03-25

26-45, Chilbong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-642-5288

It is a Korean restaurant where you can enjoy duck with the healthy ingredient Neungi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is whole chicken soup.

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

6.2Km 2025-07-11

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)

6.2Km 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)

6.2Km 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."

Solhyang Daegae (솔향대게)

6.3Km 2021-03-25

286, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-2202

This is a place where Russian crabs are sold at affordable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is snow crab.

Oworui Chodang (오월의초당)

6.3Km 2021-03-30

234-5, Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-0187

This is the first place that comes to mind when you think of bossam (Korean boiled pork with cabbage or lettuce wraps) and noodle restaurants in Gangneung. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in anchovy broth. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Saimdang Hansik Buffet (사임당한식뷔페)

6.3Km 2021-03-26

535, Saimdang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-7645

It is a place where you can enjoy various Korean side dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is squid and pork belly bulgogi.

Haeseong Hoetjip (해성횟집)

6.4Km 2021-03-25

62, Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-652-0940

It is a place where you can eat a variety of Korean-style soup dishes made with seafood. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy fish roe soup.

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