Gangneung Museum of Art (강릉시립미술관)

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46 , Hwabusan-ro 40beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Museum of Art was opened in September 2006 and re-opened as a museum managed by the city of Gangneung in April 2014. Gangneung Museum of Art has nearly 530,000 m² of exhibition space across two floors, and the building also has a view of Gangneung’s city center as well. The museum hosts exhibitions that allow everyone to communicate through artworks, not just artists, and is trying to expand cultural education in the city by providing various experience programs. In addition to special exhibitions by famous Korean and international artists, there are also frequent exhibitions based on the local colors of Gangwon-do and the people of Gangneung, offering an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of Gangneung.

Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School (강릉향교)

508.8M 2025-02-04

29 Myeongnyun-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hyanggyo (local Confucian school) is an educational institution from the Joseon era. It housed memorial tablets for esteemed Confucian scholars, such as Confucius and Mencius, and hosted commemorative services. Gangneunghyanggyo consists of traditional hanok buildings, including Daeseongjeon Shrine, used for rites; Myeongryundang Lecture Hall, a space for education; and the East (Dongjae) and West (Seojae) Dormitories, where students resided. Today, Seokjeon (rite to honor Confucius and Confucian scholars) is held every spring and fall.

Gangneung Gamja Ongsim (강릉감자옹심)

581.1M 2024-02-29

171 Toseong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-0340

Gangneung Gamja Ongsim has been serving gamja ongsim (potato ball soup) in Gangneung since the 1980s. Gamja ongsim is a local dish of Gangneung, made of grated potatoes mixed with starch powder and shaped into balls. The signature menu, Sungamja ongsim, is renowned for its chewy texture and the deep flavor of the soup. Gamja ongsimi kalguksu (potato ball noodle soup) is also popular.

Gangneung guesthouse Jungang [Korea Quality] / 강릉게스트하우스 중앙점 [한국관광 품질인증]

618.5M 2024-06-26

17 , Gyeonggang-ro 2103beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9299-7199

Gangneung Guesthouse Jungang Branch is in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The hotel is close to Gangneung Bus Terminal, Gangneung Station (both 10 minutes’ walk), and to Jungang Market (3 minutes walk), making it convenient for nearby tourist destinations. All bus routes pass nearby, so residents can travel the whole city by bus. Both private rooms and dormitories are available, and group lodging is possible. Meals and drinks are provided, with occasional parties where you can mingle with other travellers!

Gangneung Gaja (강릉가자)

769.6M 2024-10-15

3, Munhwaui-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-9289

This is a house that serves delicious fried pig’s feet. The best menu at this restaurant is fried pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

774.7M 2025-03-31

19 , Okcheon-ro 62beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-3385, +82-10-4752-2095

The Beauty Hotel, just 5-minutes’ walk from Gangneung Station in Gangwon-do, offers a range of rooms to suit different customers. A breakfast of cereal, yogurt, bread, eggs, and coffee is provided. Gangneung tourist information and a bicycle/electric scooter rental service are both available at the front desk. The hotel’s central location makes it a good base for exploring Gangneung; Jungang Market is reachable on foot.

Aritaum - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 강릉)

822.0M 2024-04-22

2092, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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1001 Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (1001안경콘택트)

825.5M 2024-04-22

2110, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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

826.7M 2024-04-19

2090-1, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Gangneung International Art Festival (제3회 강릉국제아트페스티벌 (GIAF25) <에시자, 오시자>)

871.2M 2025-03-18

176 Yongji-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-31-8039-1411

The Gangneung International Art Festival draws attention to long-standing stories from the past and present that pave their way to the future. The festival highlights the ancient stories of Gangneung Danoje Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity, along with folk tales and rituals from different cultures that resonate with the history of communities and individual lives while exploring the narrative styles that transcend time.

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