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Gyeongpoho Lake (경포호(철새도래지))

Gyeongpoho Lake (경포호(철새도래지))

4.6 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.

Chodang Dubu Village (초당두부마을)

4.6 Km    27044     2022-12-23

89-8 , Chodangsundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-9004

Just south of Gyeongpo Beach is Chodang Dubu Village, which is famous for dubu (tofu). Chodang dubu is made from ground beans and salt water from the East Sea resulting in a soft and light tofu. The name of this village, Chodang, originates from the name of a famous family that once lived here known as Chodang Heoyeop. Heoyeop was the father of son, writer/poet Heo Gyun (1569~1618) and daughter, poet Heonan-seolheon (1563~1589). A traditional-style Korean house has been reconstructed on the site where the original house of Heo Gyun and Heonan Seolheon once stood.

Oworui Chodang (오월의초당)

Oworui Chodang (오월의초당)

4.7 Km    58     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.

Songjeonghaebyeon Beach (송정해변(송정해수욕장))

Songjeonghaebyeon Beach (송정해변(송정해수욕장))

4.7 Km    32754     2023-11-22

20-3 , Songjeong-gil 30beonan-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

The beach is located in Songjeong-dong with white sand, a length of 700 meters, and an area of ​​25,000㎡. The surrounding area is famous for its pine forests. It is said that when Choi Mun-han, the wife of King Chungsuk of Goryeo, came to Gangneung from Songdo, he brought 8 pine trees and planted them here. There is also the world's largest Charmsori Gramophone and Audio Museum, making it a great place to enjoy the summer and music. Visitors can also stay in the surrounding area, and accommodation facilities such as inns and hotels, are available in the Gyeongpo or downtown area.

Solhyang Daegae (솔향대게)

Solhyang Daegae (솔향대게)

4.8 Km    86     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.

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기&에디슨과학박물관)

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기&에디슨과학박물관)

4.9 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]

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

5.0 Km    1     2024-01-18

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.

Gangmuneohwa Hoetjip (강문어화횟집)

Gangmuneohwa Hoetjip (강문어화횟집)

5.0 Km    42     2021-03-25

348, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-0025

It is a place where you can eat while enjoying the spectacular seaside view. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is assorted sliced raw fish.

Gangmun Haemul Kalguksu (강문해물칼국수)

Gangmun Haemul Kalguksu (강문해물칼국수)

5.0 Km    69     2021-03-25

364, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2718-0955

It is a place where you can enjoy Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) with fresh seafood and fresh vegetables. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood instant noodles.

Gangmun Beach (강문해변)

5.1 Km    28614     2022-12-26

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.