Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park (허균·허난설헌 기념공원)

1.6Km 2025-01-16

1-29 Nanseolheon-ro 193beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

'Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park was established to honor the Heo siblings: Heo Gyun, the author of Story of Hong Gildong (a 17th-century novel, the first of its kind written in Hangeul), and Heo Nanseolheon, one of Korea's most esteemed female writers. This literary park features the Memorial Hall, the site of Heo Nanseolheon's birth home, a traditional tea experience space, and lush green areas. Every April and September, the Nanseolheon Cultural Festival offers puppet theater, exhibitions, children’s experience programs, and tea ceremony activities.

Eommason Makguksu (엄마손막국수)

1.6Km 2021-03-25

40, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2604-9101

Makguksu is made of hand-kneaded 100% buckwheat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is buckwheat noodles.

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

1.7Km 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.

Chodanggil Nangman Gejang (초당길낭만게장)

1.7Km 2021-03-25

104, Chodangwon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2229-7308

A famous restaurant in Gangneung frequented by tourists. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is soy sauce marinated crab set menu.

Cheongsong Jangkalguksu (청송장칼국수)

1.7Km 2021-03-25

14, Gyeonggang-ro 2323beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-1472

A restaurant that is well-known among residents in Gangneung and tourists. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy noodle soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Jageumseong (자금성)

1.7Km 2021-03-26

22, Gyeonggang-ro 2223beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-646-8281

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is sweet and sour pork.

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

1.7Km 2024-04-18

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

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Banggane Hwaro Gui (방가네화로구이)

1.8Km 2021-03-25

72, Hapyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-0022

A hidden restaurant where local residents go. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled skirt meat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

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.

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