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Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

2.0Km    2024-05-24

24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3301

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

Gangneung ING Guest House [Korea Quality] / 강릉ing게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

Gangneung ING Guest House [Korea Quality] / 강릉ing게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

2.0Km    2024-06-26

19, Yongjigak-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5919-0050

Located in Gangneung City, Gangneung Ing Guest House makes cleanliness its top priority and strives to offer the most comfortable stay by frequent washing of the bedding. It has two types of rooms, Dormitory Rooms for 4 persons and Ondol Rooms for 2 persons, each of which is equipped with a bathroom for guests’ convenience. The communal space situated on the first floor is ideal for reading and relaxation. The guesthouse is just 7 minutes’ walk from Gangneung Station and 10 minutes’ walk from Gangneung Jungang Market. Surrounding tourist attractions include Gyeongpodae Beach, Jeongdongjin, Seongyojang House of Gangneung, and Gangneung Olympic Park (2km from the guest house).

Kimjonguk CHEF'S Junggugyori(김종욱CHEF'S중국요리)

Kimjonguk CHEF'S Junggugyori(김종욱CHEF'S중국요리)

2.0Km    2021-04-10

33-17, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-1544

It is a place where you can eat various Chinese dishes. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is spicy seafood noodle soup.

Oworui Chodang (오월의초당)

Oworui Chodang (오월의초당)

2.0Km    2021-03-30

234-5, Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-0187

This is the first place that comes to mind when you think of bossam (Korean boiled pork with cabbage or lettuce wraps) and noodle restaurants in Gangneung. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in anchovy broth. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Timaru (티마루)

Timaru (티마루)

2.0Km    2021-03-25

25, Nangok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-1651

A place where you can enjoy various Western dishes. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is pork cutlet.

Gangchon (강촌)

Gangchon (강촌)

2.1Km    2021-03-25

1, Yongjigak-gil, 8beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-1189

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean BBQ. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled black pork.

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

2.1Km    2022-12-26

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-3301

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.

Songmi Okgaro (송미옥가로)

Songmi Okgaro (송미옥가로)

2.1Km    2021-03-25

72, Okcheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-5371-8366

It is a place where you can enjoy a bowl of warm soup with rice. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy chicken soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기&에디슨과학박물관)

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum (참소리축음기&에디슨과학박물관)

2.1Km    2020-07-08

393, Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-1130

Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum combines a music museum focused on sound with a science museum focused on inventions by Thomas Edison. Opened in 1982, the museum offers over 30 years of history and tradition with over 5,000 collections including music related items and inventions by Edison. Some of the main facilities include four large exhibition halls, a large music room and an observatory with a view of Gyeongpo Lake on the third floor. Edison Museum on the first two floors has three exhibition halls with inventions, artifacts, daily supplies and more.

Sea Food & Meat (해물과한우)

Sea Food & Meat (해물과한우)

2.1Km    2021-03-30

59, Okcheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-4522

It is a place where you can taste both seafood and hanu (Korean beef). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is spicy braised abalone and seafood.