Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

1.8Km 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.

Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School (강릉향교)

1.8Km 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.

Choryeo Gongbang [Tax Refund Shop] (초려공방)

1.8Km 2024-04-19

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

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Solhyang Myeongpum Shop [Tax Refund Shop] (솔향명품SHOP)

1.8Km 2024-04-22

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

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Gyeongpoho Lake (경포호(철새도래지))

1.8Km 2025-08-08

365 Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gyeongpoho Lake is a popular attraction, with beautiful natural scenery and many cultural relics nearby. The view of the moon reflecting off the lake from Gyeongpodae Pavilion is especially stunning. The 1,256,204 m² naturally formed lake is connected to the ocean, and is famous as a destination site for migratory birds in winter. There are also many fish in the lake, but the lake has been designated as a nature protection site and fishing is prohibited.

Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을)

1.8Km 2024-12-19

114 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-1117

Gangneung Ojuk Hanok Village in Gangneung, Gangwon-do was created to promote hanok architecture and to spread the ideas of Joseon scholar Yulgok Yi I; close by is Ojukheon House, the home of Yi I and his equally famous mother Shin Saimdang. Many types of accomodation are offered including guestrooms, standalone houses, duplex rooms, and one room equipped with a bed and facilities for disabled visitors. There is even a small lecture hall for the use of overnight guests. Gyeongpo Lake and Gangneung Olympic Park (where PyeongChang Winter Olympics were held) are also nearby.

Gyeongpodae Pavilion (강릉 경포대)

1.9Km 2025-01-16

365 Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gyeongpodae Pavilion, located on a small hill north of Gyeongpoho Lake, is one of the eight scenic sites of Gwangdong (northeastern coast). The pavilion was originally built in another location in 1326 but was moved to its current location in 1508. The pavilion shape and design changed over time before settling on the current design. The pavilion has five pillars in the front and on the side, with a gabled roof line, a common design in Korean architecture.

The inside of Gyeongpodae Pavilion is decorated with calligraphy and poems written by many famous scholars of the Joseon dynasty, including both King Sukjong and Yulgok Yi I. The pavilion is surrounded by a pine tree forest, and is famous for its view of the moon reflecting off the waters of the lake below, which gave the pavilion its name. The area around the pavilion was designated as a provincial park in 1981.

Chodang Halmeoni Sundubu (초당할머니순두부)

1.9Km 2024-12-02

77 , Chodangsundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

This restaurant makes bean curd using traditional methods every morning. Their main menu is sundubu baekban (soft bean curd set menu), which lets you savor the rich flavor of freshly made bean curd without any added seasonings. They also serve a popular spicy soft bean curd stew, eolkeun jjaebok sundubu, made with venus clams from the East Coast.

Gangneung Jjamppong Sundubu Donghwa Garden (강릉짬뽕순두부 동화가든 본점)

1.9Km 2025-02-06

15 Chodangsundubu-gil 77beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

This restaurant was the first to start selling jjamppong sundubu (spicy seafood and soft bean curd soup) in Chodang Dubu Village. Their signature dish features a perfect blend of spicy seafood soup and rich, nutty soft bean curd. They also offer eolkeun sundubu (spicy soft bean curd stew) made with pork and beef bone broth, with soft bean curd and eggs at the end. Their kimchi, made with soybean whey left over from the bean curd-making process, is a unique specialty. You can also purchase their bean curd and kimchi separately.

The Beauty Hotel / 더뷰티호텔

1.9Km 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.

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