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

4.3Km    2024-04-22

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

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Hill (모텔힐)

4.4Km    2024-12-19

43-12 , Bangdong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-643-8985, +82-33-642-8985

Motel Hill in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, is a six-floor white-painted motel whose guest rooms offer views of the East Sea. A promenade leads from the accommodation to Sacheon Beach, so residents can contemplate the ocean while taking their morning walk. The motel is 10 minutes away from downtown Gangneung, and nearby tourist attractions incude Gyeongpo Beach, Jumunjin Beach, Ojukheon, and the Geumgang River. The motel parking lot is big enough for tour buses.

Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

4.5Km    2021-08-18

San 284-1, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-4537

Gyeongpo Provincial Park was officially opened on June 26, 1982. It houses many cultural assets and memorial sites centered around Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Gyeongpoho Lake, and Gyeongpo Beach. One of the eight scenic spots in Gwandong (old name of Gangwon-do), Gyeongpodae is famous for viewing the moon, as well as fishing at Gyeongpoho Lake. However, fishing is now prohibited due to the lake being designated as a natural protection area.

Gyeongpo Beach is thought to be the best beach on the East Coast. The crystal waters of Gyeongpo Beach, elegant Gyeongpoho Lake, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Banghae Pavilion, Hohae Pavilion, Gyeongho Pavilion, and Gyeongyangsa Temple make Gyeongpo Provincial Park a great vacation attraction year round. Known as one of the most scenic locations in Gangwon-do, visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, swimming in the summer, and deep-sea fishing and walking on the beach in the winter.

Noam Tunnel (노암터널)

4.7Km    2024-05-02

Noam-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Noam Tunnel is a hidden attraction of Gangneung, stretching from Ipam-dong to Jungang Market. The old train tunnel was put out of use with the construction of the newer KTX line, and has now become a must-see attraction along the Gangneung Bau-gil Trail.

Sacheon Beach (사천해변(사천해수욕장))

4.8Km    2022-12-26

San 282-1, Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

Nestled between Gyeongpodae Beach and Yeongok Beach, Sacheon Beach is a clean and quiet beach covering an area of 18,000 ㎡ over a length of 300 meters. The beach opened on July 1, 1975; due to its close location to Gyeongpo Provincial Park, many vacationers choose to come here during the holidays. A thick pine forest spreads out against the beach, and the fine white sand and shallow waters make this area an ideal place for rest and relaxation.

[Gangneung Baugil Section 5] Beach and Lake Road ([강릉 바우길 5구간] 바다 호숫길)

4.8Km    2020-11-26

Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-0990

Gangneung Bau-gil Road is a 150-kilometer walking trail comprised of 10 courses including mountain ranges and coastal sections, including Baekdudaegan, Gyeongpo, and Jeongdongjin. “Bau” means “rock” in the Gangwon-do dialect. When the people of Gangwon-do refer to Gangwon-do in a friendly way, they call it “Gamjabau.” Like the name, Gangneung Bau-gil features human-friendly trekking courses through beautiful nature. By traveling on foot, people can enjoy the tranquil scene and the scent of pine trees from the forest that makes up almost 70% of the routes.

[Gangneung Baugil Section 5]
This 16 kilometer-long route along the coast includes tourist attractions such as Sacheonjin-ri Coastal Park, Gyeongpo Beach, Gyeongpo Lake, Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park, and Namhangjin Beach. Collect shells near the beach, enjoy the view from the deck, and take a leisurely stroll on Korea's longest, most lush pine grove path. The lakeside road in Gyeongpo and the Chodang Solbat-gil (pine grove road) at Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park make this a beloved trekking attraction.

Songjeonghaebyeon Beach (송정해변(송정해수욕장))

4.8Km    2023-11-22

20-3 , Songjeong-gil 30beonan-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

The beach is located in Songjeong-dong with white sand, a length of 700 meters, and an area of ​​25,000㎡. The surrounding area is famous for its pine forests. It is said that when Choi Mun-han, the wife of King Chungsuk of Goryeo, came to Gangneung from Songdo, he brought 8 pine trees and planted them here. There is also the world's largest Charmsori Gramophone and Audio Museum, making it a great place to enjoy the summer and music. Visitors can also stay in the surrounding area, and accommodation facilities such as inns and hotels, are available in the Gyeongpo or downtown area.

Gangneung Moraenae Hangwa Village (Galgol Hangwa) (강릉 모래내한과마을(갈골한과)

5.5Km    2025-01-17

20 Hangwamaeul-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Moraenae Hangwa Village enterprise specializes in producing hangwa (traditional Korean sweets). These sweets are crafted using age-old methods that have been passed down through generations in the village. Additionally, visitors have the oppotunity to sign up for a traditional hangwa-making experience, although it is important to note that reservations must be made in advance via telephone. The enterprise is conveniently located 12 kilometers from Gangneung Station, a mere 15-minute drive by car. 

Sacheonjin Port (사천진항)

5.6Km    2025-10-28

68-23 Jillihaebyeon-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Galgol Hangwa Village - Korea Food Master’s House (갈골한과마을 명인의 집)

5.6Km    2024-03-18

62 Jungangseo-ro, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

This house, with a tradition spanning over 150 years, specializes in making hangwa, traditional Korean sweets crafted with Korean rice. Galgol Hangwa’s delicacies are prepared exclusively with select rice and rely on healthy fermentation agents naturally present in the air, ensuring a process of natural fermentation.  Conveniently, it is situated just a 10-minute car ride from Gangneung Station.