Sogeumganggyegok Valley (오대산 소금강계곡)

16.6Km 2021-08-10

Sogeumgang-gil, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-6417

Sogeumganggyegok Valley is located on the east side of Odaesan Mountain. The valley is also referred to as Cheonghak Dongsogeum because the scenery resembles a crane (cheonghak) spreading its wings. The rock formations standing in between the lush valley forests will draw the eyes of any visitor. Several attractions are found along the valley path such as Mureunggyegok Valley, Myeonggyeongdae Post, Guryongpokpo Falls, Gunjapokpo Falls, and more.

Gangneung Museum of Art (강릉시립미술관)

16.6Km 2023-07-27

46 , Hwabusan-ro 40beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Museum of Art was opened in September 2006 and re-opened as a museum managed by the city of Gangneung in April 2014. Gangneung Museum of Art has nearly 530,000 m² of exhibition space across two floors, and the building also has a view of Gangneung’s city center as well. The museum hosts exhibitions that allow everyone to communicate through artworks, not just artists, and is trying to expand cultural education in the city by providing various experience programs. In addition to special exhibitions by famous Korean and international artists, there are also frequent exhibitions based on the local colors of Gangwon-do and the people of Gangneung, offering an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of Gangneung.

Gangneung Eomjine Kkomakjip (강릉엄지네꼬막집)

16.6Km 2024-02-28

25-2 Gyeonggang-ro 2255beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-642-0178

Eomjine kkomakjip is renowned for its cockle salad bibimbap. The dish is served with a plentiful portion of fresh cockles, and the rice mixed with savory seasoning is excellent. Trying out the oijingeo sundae (squid sundae) is a recommendation; the dish, celebrated as Gangneung specialty, is steamed squid stuffed with vegetables and minced meat. The restaurant is an 8-minute walk from Gangneung Station.

The Stand on Hajo Bay (더 스탠드 온 하조베이)

16.7Km 2024-02-16

79 Hajodaehaean-gil, Hyeonbuk-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Located at Yangyang's Hajodae Beach, also known as the “Surfer Beach,” this rooftop restaurant offers stunning ocean views. Facing the sea, guests can enjoy the seascape as if admiring a work of art. The outdoor area is designed to allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in nature, taking in the soothing sounds of the waves and the expansive sea views. The restaurant's signature dish is the haesanmul jjamppong pasta (spicy seafood pasta). The menu also includes a variety of a la carte items and set menus, catering to diverse tastes.

Uniqlo - Gangneung Ponam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 강릉포남)

16.8Km 2024-04-18

2288, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

16.8Km 2025-03-31

19 , Okcheon-ro 62beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-3385, +82-10-4752-2095

The Beauty Hotel, just 5-minutes’ walk from Gangneung Station in Gangwon-do, offers a range of rooms to suit different customers. A breakfast of cereal, yogurt, bread, eggs, and coffee is provided. Gangneung tourist information and a bicycle/electric scooter rental service are both available at the front desk. The hotel’s central location makes it a good base for exploring Gangneung; Jungang Market is reachable on foot.

LG Best Shop - Gyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵주식회사(교동점))

16.9Km 2024-04-16

10, Hasla-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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E-Mart - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 강릉)

16.9Km 2024-04-22

2398-10, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Yangyang Surfyy Beach (서피비치, 서핑(양양))

17.0Km 2025-12-16

119 Hajodaehaean-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-1522-2729

Surfyy Beach is a 1 kilometer-long beach designated for surfing, just north of Hajodae Beach in Yangyang. It's the first of its kind in Korea and has the most trainers and approximately 1,000 surfboards while also operating Surf School. Training is available for all different levels from beginners to advanced, and for those only looking to surf, boards and wetsuits are available for rent. Surf yoga, longboard, snorkeling and other programs are also available. The beach has various zones including a bean bag zone, hammock zone, chilling zone, and sunbed zone for visitors to enjoy. There are also a pub & lounge, camping facilities and more for visitors' convenience.

◎ Travel Information to Discover Hallyu’s Charm - Netflix Series "Lovestruck in the City (2020)"
The scene where Park Jae-won (Ji Chang-wook) and Lee Eun-o (Kim Ji-won) meet for the first time in the Netflix series "Lovestruck in the City" was filmed at Surfyy Beach. Here, the blue sea and free-spirited atmosphere come together to showcase Yangyang’s romantic image as a surfer’s paradise. Surfyy Beach is a special spot where you can relive the heart-fluttering moments from the series firsthand.

Gangneung ING Guest House [Korea Quality] / 강릉ing게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

17.0Km 2024-06-26

19, Yongjigak-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5919-0050

Located in Gangneung City, Gangneung Ing Guest House makes cleanliness its top priority and strives to offer the most comfortable stay by frequent washing of the bedding. It has two types of rooms, Dormitory Rooms for 4 persons and Ondol Rooms for 2 persons, each of which is equipped with a bathroom for guests’ convenience. The communal space situated on the first floor is ideal for reading and relaxation. The guesthouse is just 7 minutes’ walk from Gangneung Station and 10 minutes’ walk from Gangneung Jungang Market. Surrounding tourist attractions include Gyeongpodae Beach, Jeongdongjin, Seongyojang House of Gangneung, and Gangneung Olympic Park (2km from the guest house).

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