Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park (허균·허난설헌 기념공원)

2.4Km 2025-01-16

1-29 Nanseolheon-ro 193beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

'Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park was established to honor the Heo siblings: Heo Gyun, the author of Story of Hong Gildong (a 17th-century novel, the first of its kind written in Hangeul), and Heo Nanseolheon, one of Korea's most esteemed female writers. This literary park features the Memorial Hall, the site of Heo Nanseolheon's birth home, a traditional tea experience space, and lush green areas. Every April and September, the Nanseolheon Cultural Festival offers puppet theater, exhibitions, children’s experience programs, and tea ceremony activities.

Gangneung Curling Center (강릉컬링센터 (강릉실내빙상장))

2.5Km 2024-07-02

32 Jonghabundongjang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-8388

Gangneung Curling Center is an ice skating rink that served as the venue for curling games during the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games. Located on the basement level of the curling center, visitors to the ice skating rink can enjoy skating at an affordable price.

Homeplus - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 강릉)

2.6Km 2024-04-16

2120, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangmun Beach (강문해변)

2.6Km 2025-10-23

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.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series"She Was Pretty"
This spot is where Sung-joon comes up with the idea of a photoshoot after seeing Hye-jin by the sea. It is also the place where the two leads share a heart-to-heart in a romantic scene. It has a lot of photogenic spots with the East Sea in the background, so it is a popular spot for dates.

1001 Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (1001안경콘택트)

2.7Km 2024-04-22

2110, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneung Jungang Market (강릉 중앙시장)

2.7Km 2024-05-24

21 Geumseong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

A representative traditional market of Gangwon State, Gangneung Jungang Market was registered as a permanent market in 1980. The market has expanded beyond the constraints of the building to include nearby shops and vendors who set up shop along the alleyways and streets, providing visitors with the opportunity to see the freshest produce available in the area.

Joinus - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (강릉 조이너스)

2.7Km 2024-04-19

8, Geumseong-ro 22beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneung guesthouse Jungang [Korea Quality] / 강릉게스트하우스 중앙점 [한국관광 품질인증]

2.8Km 2024-06-26

17 , Gyeonggang-ro 2103beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9299-7199

Gangneung Guesthouse Jungang Branch is in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The hotel is close to Gangneung Bus Terminal, Gangneung Station (both 10 minutes’ walk), and to Jungang Market (3 minutes walk), making it convenient for nearby tourist destinations. All bus routes pass nearby, so residents can travel the whole city by bus. Both private rooms and dormitories are available, and group lodging is possible. Meals and drinks are provided, with occasional parties where you can mingle with other travellers!

Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

2.8Km 2024-03-20

17 Geumseong-ro 23beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Sand Cookies presents an exquisite assortment of sand cookies celebrated for their delightful crispy texture and sweet flavors, achieved through the use of premium butter. Among their signature offerings are coffee sand cookies, gotgam sand (dried persimmon sand cookies), and Chodang oksusu sand (Chodang corn sand cookies), complemented by a selection of beverages like gotgam latte (dried persimmon latte) and strawberry latte. Perfect for a leisurely tea time, each variety boasts its unique sweetness, making them ideal for delightful snack breaks. Moreover, they specialize in convenient takeaway options, including individually packaged gift sets.

Gangneung Gamja Ongsim (강릉감자옹심)

2.8Km 2024-02-29

171 Toseong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-0340

Gangneung Gamja Ongsim has been serving gamja ongsim (potato ball soup) in Gangneung since the 1980s. Gamja ongsim is a local dish of Gangneung, made of grated potatoes mixed with starch powder and shaped into balls. The signature menu, Sungamja ongsim, is renowned for its chewy texture and the deep flavor of the soup. Gamja ongsimi kalguksu (potato ball noodle soup) is also popular.

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