The Stand on Hajo Bay (더 스탠드 온 하조베이)

18.2Km 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.

Yangyang Surfyy Beach (서피비치, 서핑(양양))

18.6Km 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.

Beopsuchigyegok Valley (법수치계곡)

18.6Km 2024-02-05

Beopsuchi-ri, Hyeonbuk-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Beopsuchigyegok Valley meanders through the northern and southern areas of Gangneung and Yangyang, eventually merging with the East Sea. To reach Beopsuchigyegok Valley on the northern side of Odaesan Mountain, follow the Eoseongjeongyegok Valley, which is situated at the uppermost part of Namdaecheon Stream. This area is known as a returning point for species like big-scaled redfin, sweetfish, and salmon from the sea. Beopsuchigyegok Valley is believed to be the origin of the main stream of Namdaecheon Stream. Its name is derived from the concept of the "water of wisdom", a Buddhist metaphor symbolizing the Buddha’s wisdom washing away earthly desires, reflecting the clarity of the valley's waters.

Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)

18.7Km 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.

Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉))

18.9Km 2025-10-23

Gusanan-gil, Seongsan-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province

Namdaecheon Stream in Gangneung, the actual location where the character Seong-jun warned Su-hyuk in the movie "A Man of Reason," is a river that flows through Gangneung and enters the East Sea. Near the downstream area, you can also enjoy the natural scenery and reed forests of Namdaecheon at the Ecological Observation Center.

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)

19.8Km 2022-06-20

133, Sampoam-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-9990

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest divides Gangwon Province from east to west and is known for its famous pine tree forests. It was designated as a suitable resting place to enjoy as it’s harmoniously situated in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation. Beautiful view of Gangneung and the East Sea can be seen day and night.

Samyang Roundhill (삼양라운드힐 )

19.9Km 2025-11-05

708-9 Kkotbatyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Samyang Roundhill welcomes visitors with refreshing, pure breeze and wide-open pastures, a perfect setting for a nature excursion. The Farm is a sanctuary for gentle herbivores like sheep, cows, and ostriches, living freely in this pristine environment. A farm ranch owned by Samyang Foods of the popular Buldak franchise, it opened in 1972 to provide quality protein to the people. In 2007, it became open to the public as a tourist destination. Not only can visitors enjoy feeding the animals, but it is the only ranch in Gangwon State where visitors can watch sheep herding against the backdrop of the beautiful scenic landscape. Merch, desserts, and other Samyang Foods product souvenirs are available at the gift shop.

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