Yeongokhaebyeon Beach (Yeongok Beach) (연곡해변(연곡해수욕장))

9.3Km 2023-12-27

1282, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Situated in Yeongok-myeon, Dongdeok-ri, Yeongokhaebyeon Beach has a spacious sandy shore that spans 56,000 ㎡ with a length of 700 meters. Backed by a lush pine forest, this beach is ideal for camping. Fishing lovers can enjoy catching sweetfish at Yeongokcheon Stream flowing from the Sogeumgang River; there are a variety of restaurants offering delicious Korean food along the stream as well. Dongdeok-ri used to be home to a railway station and a traditional market. Trading ships—moving between the Hamgyeong and Gyeongsang areas—used to populate the beach. The beach and its surrounding attractions are great for both hiking and swimming.

Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)

9.7Km 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.

Jeonggam Neungi Baeksuk (정감이능이백숙)

9.8Km 2021-03-25

89-16, Dunji-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-6116

This restaurant uses neungi for Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup), one of Korea’s healthy dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is whole chicken soup with whingled hedgehog. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Yeongjin Sopung (영진소풍)

9.8Km 2021-07-12

1370, Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-662-0222

It is a place offering good prices. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is spaghetti.

Bohemian Park I-Choo Coffee - Main Branch (보헤미안박이추커피본점)

10.0Km 2023-05-31

55-11 , Hongjilmok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Bohemian Park I-Choo Coffee is where Korea's first-generation barista, Park I-Choo, lives. This is where Bohemian coffee took root in Gangneung in the 2000s and made Gangneung a city of coffee. The roasting method here is developed in Italy and Japan, so it does not produce much acidity. For those sensitive to coffee, it may feel a little strange. There is a waiting list at almost all times, so it is recommended to visit with plenty of time. After arriving, visitors must sign up for a waiting list and wait. The interior is also antique, and the coffee cups have an antique design adding to the unique atmosphere. Take some time to look at the coffee cups and utensils. There are also drip-bag coffee packages and beans for sale. Parking is also available in front of the store, and a separate parking lot is a little further away.

Jingogae Naengmyeon (진고개냉면)

10.1Km 2021-03-26

2539, Jingogae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-661-8838

A place where you can enjoy various noodles. This restaurant's signature menu is cold buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Yeongjin Beach (영진해변)

10.5Km 2024-11-27

357-155 Yeongjin-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Yeongjinhaebyeon Beach is a quiet and clean beach filled with the blue hue of the sea, making it a popular attraction among the locals. Compared to other East Sea beaches in Gangwon-do, the waves are not as rough and there are many rocks around the beach so children can have fun playing in the water. The beach is a popular vacation spot among people who are seeking to relax in peace.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series"Guardian: The Lonely and Great God"
This is the place where Eun-tak blows out the candles for her nineteenth birthday and meets Kim Shin. Kim Shin hands over a bundle of buckwheat flowers, which symbolizes “lover,” to Eun-tak, as a foreshadowing of their fate. The breakwater that the two were standing on is still a popular tourist spot visited by many fans of the show.

Galmaegi Dabang (갈매기다방)

10.6Km 2021-03-25

63, Yeongjin-gil, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9110-1874

It is a cafe with an ocean view. The best menu at this restaurant is waffle. This cafe is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Solhyang Hanuchon (솔향한우촌)

11.0Km 2021-03-25

186-4, Yeonju-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-611-5955

It is a place where you can eat the best Korean beef. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)

11.7Km 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.

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