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Gangneung Jungang Market (강릉 중앙시장)

15.9Km    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.

Le Coq Sportif [Tax Refund Shop] (르꼬끄스포르티브)

Le Coq Sportif [Tax Refund Shop] (르꼬끄스포르티브)

15.9Km    2024-04-16

1, Geumseong-ro 42beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Dolsilnai [Tax Refund Shop] (돌실나이)

15.9Km    2024-04-22

2, Geumseong-ro 31beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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New Balance Kids - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴발란스키즈 강릉점)

15.9Km    2024-04-22

46-1, Geumseong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)

Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)

16.0Km    2024-05-02

Myeongju-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Myeongju-dong in Gangneung has been the center of administration and culture from the Goryeo dynasty onwards. Nowadays, visitors can enjoy a range of concerts, performances, and events at the Myeongju Art Space, Haetsal Museum, Jageun Stage, Gangneung Coffee Festival, Myeongju Flea Market, and more. The streets here are lined with unique cafes, cultural spaces, and history.

Gangneung Fashion Mall [Tax Refund Shop] (강릉패션몰)

Gangneung Fashion Mall [Tax Refund Shop] (강릉패션몰)

16.0Km    2024-04-19

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

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Sogeumganggyegok Valley (오대산 소금강계곡)

Sogeumganggyegok Valley (오대산 소금강계곡)

16.0Km    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 Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

16.5Km    2025-10-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-6802

Gangneung is as renowned for its delicious coffee as it is for its scenic coastline. Strolling along the cafe-lined beaches of Gangneung, visitors can experience a coffee aroma that rivals the sea breeze. Famous coffee manufacturers attend the Gangneung Coffee Festival and hold a tasting event. At the opening ceremony, 100 baristas hold a “100 People 100 Tastes” performance where they simultaneously brew hand-drip coffee. Visitors are welcome to taste 100 kinds of coffee at this special event. During the festival, competitions are held to select the No. 1 barista for each category, including latte art, hand drip, and roasting. Tourists can also visit cafés in Gangneung that are taking part in the festival and receive a stamp to get a prize. Coffee enthusiasts should not miss this opportunity.

Anmokhaebyeon Beach (안목해변)

16.5Km    2024-05-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-4414

Anmokhaebyeon Beach spans over 500 meters in length and covers an area of 20,000 square meters. The beach is often packed with families on vacation. Right in front of the beach is Anmokhang Port, where around 23 fishing boats can be moored to unload their catch throughout the year. The place has also become more popular since the main street along the beach earned the reputation as a "coffee street."

Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)

Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)

16.5Km    2024-11-11

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Having gained much attention for coffee expertise through Animok Cafe Street since the 1980s, Gangneung in Gangwon State is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival and support coffee artisans as well as promote development of coffee related facilities and content such as coffee museum, coffee street, coffee factory, barista academy, and more. With almost all coffee shops in the area roasting their own coffee beans, Gangneung is well-recognized as the "city of coffee."