Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

3.3Km 2024-05-24

24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3301

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

Eommason Makguksu (엄마손막국수)

3.7Km 2021-03-25

40, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2604-9101

Makguksu is made of hand-kneaded 100% buckwheat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is buckwheat noodles.

Seongyojang House [Korea Quality] (강릉선교장 [한국관광 품질인증])

3.8Km 2024-02-26

63 Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-646-3270

Seongyojang House, an 18th-century Korean nobleman's residence, is situated adjacent to Gyeongpoho Lake—hence its name "Seongyo", denoting "crossing by boat" ("seon" for "boat" and "gyo" for "cross" in Korean). The site preserves numerous artifacts, hosts a museum, and features a traditional Korean garden and pond. Visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture and stay in a hanok.

Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)

3.9Km 2021-11-12

63, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-5303

Seongyojang House is the former upper class residence of Lee Nae-beon (1703-1781) and his family in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. It was designated as a National Folklore Cultural Heritage in 1967. The one-syllable word "Seon" in Seongyojang means boat. Gyeongpo Lake was right in front of Seongyojang House at the time it was built, thus making is accessible by boat.

Seongyojang House has all the features of a typical upper class residence during the Joseon period. The complex even has a large pond with a pavilion named Hwallaejeong Pavilion. While the building still blends beautifully with the surrounding nature, Seongyojang House has been well-preserved and is considered a valuable resource in the historical research of living conditions of upper class households during the Joseon dynasty.

Jeongdam (정담)

3.9Km 2021-03-25

138-20, Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-8614-4508

It is a place that is ideal for gatherings with a spacious parking lot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is whole chicken soup with shingled hedgehog.

Timaru (티마루)

4.0Km 2021-03-25

25, Nangok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-1651

A place where you can enjoy various Western dishes. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is pork cutlet.

Gallery Bobs (갤러리밥스)

4.1Km 2024-03-18

144 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gallery Bobs is renowned for its Chodang oksusu coffee (Chodang sweet corn coffee), also known as Choogi coffee. This unique beverage, featuring layers of Chodang sweet corn cream, milk, and espresso, should be enjoyed without shaking or stirring to maintain the perfect harmony of its compenents. Nearby attractions include the ARTE Museum Valley Gangneung, Gyeongpo Aquarium, and Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park.

Nongajip Ongsimi (논가집옹심이)

4.1Km 2021-03-25

4-6, Gonghang-gil, 30beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-0309

Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) made with Ongsimi (potato dough) is a representative menu. This restaurant's signature menu is potato nall soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Wicholli Jeontong Hanu (위촌리전통한우)

4.2Km 2021-03-25

203-10, Somok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5373-1814

This is a place where you can enjoy beef from cows grown by the restaurant owner at reasonable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef.

9 Nammaejip (9남매집)

4.2Km 2021-03-25

63-2, Chodangwon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-9909

It is a place where Korean beans are made every day. This restaurant's signature menu is rich soybean paste stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

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