Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

8.1Km 2024-05-24

24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3301

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

8.1Km 2022-09-15

140-12, Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0600

The Museum of Oriental Embroidery, opened on January 11, 2011, exclusively displays the beautiful works crafted by women of the past. Over 500 pieces of Oriental embroidery from Korea, China and Japan are on display, and another 100 Western embroidery works are also displayed in a special exhibition hall. In this cultural space, one can discover the aesthetic world of Oriental embroidery.

Solhyang Myeongpum Shop [Tax Refund Shop] (솔향명품SHOP)

8.2Km 2024-04-22

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Choryeo Gongbang [Tax Refund Shop] (초려공방)

8.2Km 2024-04-19

24-2, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Olive Young - Gangneung Ibam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강릉입암)

8.2Km 2024-04-22

23, Yongji-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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

8.3Km 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).

Gangneung Curling Center (강릉컬링센터 (강릉실내빙상장))

8.4Km 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.

Gangneung Eomjine Kkomakjip (강릉엄지네꼬막집)

8.7Km 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.

Dangyeonggol Recreation Area (단경골 휴양지)

9.0Km 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.

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

9.0Km 2024-04-18

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

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