Galgol Hangwa Village - Korea Food Master’s House (갈골한과마을 명인의 집)
10.8Km 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.
Gangneung Moraenae Hangwa Village (Galgol Hangwa) (강릉 모래내한과마을(갈골한과)
11.1Km 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.
Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum (강릉 솔향수목원)
11.3Km 2023-12-06
156 Sumogwon-gil, Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Gangneung Solhyang Arboretum was built in 2008 and opened on October 30, 2013 in Gujeong-ri, Gujeong-myeon. The arboretum was formed around the scenic Yongsogol Valley and the foothills of Chilseongsan Mountain, which still preserves the prestigious Geumgang pine tree forest. The arboretum spreads across an area of 78.5 ha and is organized in 25 themes that boast a total of 220,000 plants of 1,127 different species. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of scenery that change with season as well as themed areas such as eco-forest path dense with a colony of ginger trees and bamboos, pine forest square, wildflower gardens and more. The main attraction of this arboretum is the walking path named "Breath of Thousand Years Healing Path."
Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (단경골 휴양지)
11.5Km 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.
Sun Hansik (썬한식)
11.8Km 2021-03-25
1167, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-5460
This is a place where you can enjoy soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood and soft bean curd stew.
Neulpureun Tosokssambap (늘푸른토속쌈밥)
11.9Km 2021-03-30
28, Gusan-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9600
A place where you can taste various wrap dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is leaf wraps and rice.
San Hoetjip (산횟집)
11.9Km 2021-03-25
1165, Yulgok-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-2740
It is a place where you can enjoy thick and chewy sashimi. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is noodles with raw fish in cold broth.
Jeongdongjin Railbike (정동진 레일바이크)
11.9Km 2021-06-28
17, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-7786
Jeongdongjin Railbike is one of the must-try leisure activities in Gangwon-do. Departing from Jeongdongjin Station, the railbike brings the cool sea breeze and offers an unobstructed view of the ocean while it runs its course.
Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역)
11.9Km 2022-12-29
17, Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4534
Jeongdongjin Station is known as the train station located closest to the ocean in the nation. Built in 1962, the area had as many as 5,000 people during the mining period, but decreased into a small fishing village of under 2,000 after the government's coal industry reform policies went into action. In the early 1990s the train rarely stopped at the station due to minimal passengers, but it gained popularity after appearing in the drama “Sandglass (1995)” and is also widely famous for its sunrise view. The Sunrise Train, a six-hour course from Cheongnyangni Station to Jeongdongjin Station, was added to accommodate more visitors. Other attractions nearby include Jeongdongjin Beach, hourglass tree and more.
Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach (정동진해변)
11.9Km 2024-05-24
17 Jeongdongyeok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4604
Jeongdongjinhaebyeon Beach is a nice, sandy beach with three major swimming spots: in front of Jeongdongjin Station, by Sandglass Park, and by the Jeongdongjin Breakwater. The spots near the railway station and by the park are more popular because they are spacious and easy to reach. The numerous rocks in front of Jeongdongjin Station are home to shellfish, mussels, sea urchins, and edible seaweed.
Jeondongjin Station is known to be one of the stations closest to the ocean in the world. It is also a well-known sunrise spot, attracting crowds of sunrise spectators. The Jeongdongjin Sunrise Tourist Train has become a crowd favorite as well, ever since its premiere run in 1997.
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