8.4Km 17152 2021-08-18
San 284-1, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4537
Gyeongpo Provincial Park was officially opened on June 26, 1982. It houses many cultural assets and memorial sites centered around Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Gyeongpoho Lake, and Gyeongpo Beach. One of the eight scenic spots in Gwandong (old name of Gangwon-do), Gyeongpodae is famous for viewing the moon, as well as fishing at Gyeongpoho Lake. However, fishing is now prohibited due to the lake being designated as a natural protection area.
Gyeongpo Beach is thought to be the best beach on the East Coast. The crystal waters of Gyeongpo Beach, elegant Gyeongpoho Lake, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Banghae Pavilion, Hohae Pavilion, Gyeongho Pavilion, and Gyeongyangsa Temple make Gyeongpo Provincial Park a great vacation attraction year round. Known as one of the most scenic locations in Gangwon-do, visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, swimming in the summer, and deep-sea fishing and walking on the beach in the winter.
8.6Km 32569 2022-12-26
San 282-1, Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422
Nestled between Gyeongpodae Beach and Yeongok Beach, Sacheon Beach is a clean and quiet beach covering an area of 18,000 ㎡ over a length of 300 meters. The beach opened on July 1, 1975; due to its close location to Gyeongpo Provincial Park, many vacationers choose to come here during the holidays. A thick pine forest spreads out against the beach, and the fine white sand and shallow waters make this area an ideal place for rest and relaxation.
8.7Km 15381 2020-11-26
Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-0990
Gangneung Bau-gil Road is a 150-kilometer walking trail comprised of 10 courses including mountain ranges and coastal sections, including Baekdudaegan, Gyeongpo, and Jeongdongjin. “Bau” means “rock” in the Gangwon-do dialect. When the people of Gangwon-do refer to Gangwon-do in a friendly way, they call it “Gamjabau.” Like the name, Gangneung Bau-gil features human-friendly trekking courses through beautiful nature. By traveling on foot, people can enjoy the tranquil scene and the scent of pine trees from the forest that makes up almost 70% of the routes.
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This 16 kilometer-long route along the coast includes tourist attractions such as Sacheonjin-ri Coastal Park, Gyeongpo Beach, Gyeongpo Lake, Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park, and Namhangjin Beach. Collect shells near the beach, enjoy the view from the deck, and take a leisurely stroll on Korea's longest, most lush pine grove path. The lakeside road in Gyeongpo and the Chodang Solbat-gil (pine grove road) at Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park make this a beloved trekking attraction.
8.9Km 39531 2024-03-18
20 Hangwamaeul-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Gangneung Moraenae Hangwa Village enterprise specializes in producing hangwa (traditional Korean sweets). These sweets are crafted using age-old methods that have been passed down through generations in the village. Additionally, visitors have the oppotunity to sign up for a traditional hangwa-making experience, although it is important to note that reservations must be made in advance via telephone. The enterprise is conveniently located 12 kilometers from Gangneung Station, a mere 15-minute drive by car.
9.1Km 43493 2024-03-18
841 Dangyeong-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Located in Dangyeonggol Valley, upstream of the Gunseongang River in Gangneung, Dangyeonggol Recreation Area boasts unique rock formations and stunning scenery. Its tranquil and serene atmosphere makes it a popular tourist destination in summer. In fall and winter, the valley is renowned for its vibrant fall foilage and picturesque snow-covered landscapes. The Dangyeonggol Recreation Area is situated 16 kilometers south of Gangneung Station.
9.3Km 1648 2024-03-18
62 Jungangseo-ro, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
This house, with a tradition spanning over 150 years, specializes in making hangwa, traditional Korean sweets crafted with Korean rice. Galgol Hangwa’s delicacies are prepared exclusively with select rice and rely on healthy fermentation agents naturally present in the air, ensuring a process of natural fermentation. Conveniently, it is situated just a 10-minute car ride from Gangneung Station.
9.3Km 12771 2021-07-22
1, Daegwallyeongyet-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3830
Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. It is housed in a building that resembles a dolmen, striking a balance with the surrounding landscape and earning it an Outstanding Architecture Award from the Construction Association of Korea and the Best Award from Gangwon-do.
The museum has six exhibition halls, including those that are named after the guardian gods that represent the four directions. Cheongnyongbang (Room of the Blue Dragon - East) is decorated in blue and displays celadon and traditional ceramics. Baekobang (Room of the White Tiger - West) is in white and exhibits Buddhist art and wooden dolls. Jujakbang (Room of the Red Vermillion - South) is in red and displays a bridal palanquin, folk paintings, and calligraphy. The black Hyeonmubang (Room of the Black Turtle - North) displays bronze relics. Also, there is the Togibang (Earthenware) showing Prehistoric era shacks and earthenware, and Uribang, exhibiting wooden furniture and folk craftwork. The outdoor space offers an exhibit of stone pagodas and statues as well as a thatched cottage and an operating water mill.
9.5Km 61 2021-03-25
35, Jillihanggu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-507-1347-8183
It is a restaurant where you can eat plenty of fresh Mulhoe (raw seafood soup). This restaurant's signature menu is assorted sliced raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.
9.5Km 0 2024-10-04
5 Jillihanggu 2-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Chonpines Ocean Suite Hotel is a 4-star hotel that offers a relaxing environment for visitors. Opened in July 2022 as a family-friendly accommodation, the hotel offers rooms with separated living room and bedroom spaces, a balcony, and kitchen facilities. Additionally, the hotel has the highest rooftop infinity pool in Gangneung, as well as a BBQ zone and restaurant for convenient dining.
9.7Km 58 2021-03-25
59-1, Jillihaebyeon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0077
It is a place where you can enjoy various types of fresh sashimi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is assorted cold raw fish soup.