Chodang Halmeoni Sundubu (초당할머니순두부)

2.0Km 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.

Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)

2.6Km 2025-12-15

63, Unjeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-5303

Seongyojang House is the former upper class residence of Lee Nae-beon (1703-1781) and his family in Gangneung, Gangwon State. It was designated as a National Folklore Cultural Heritage in 1967. The one-syllable word "Seon" in Seongyojang means boat. Gyeongpoho Lake was right in front of Seongyojang House at the time it was built, thus making is accessible by boat.

Seongyojang House has all the features of a typical upper class residence during the Joseon period. The complex even has a large pond with a pavilion named Hwallaejeong Pavilion. While the building still blends beautifully with the surrounding nature, Seongyojang House has been well-preserved and is considered a valuable resource in the historical research of living conditions of upper class households during the Joseon dynasty.

Gyeongpo Provincial Park (경포도립공원)

3.1Km 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.

Sacheon Beach (사천해변(사천해수욕장))

3.4Km 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.

Museum of Oriental Embroidery (동양자수박물관)

3.6Km 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.

Gangneung Curling Center (강릉컬링센터 (강릉실내빙상장))

3.6Km 2024-07-02

32 Jonghabundongjang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-8388

Gangneung Curling Center is an ice skating rink that served as the venue for curling games during the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games. Located on the basement level of the curling center, visitors to the ice skating rink can enjoy skating at an affordable price.

Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

3.6Km 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.

Gangenung Ojuk Hsnok Village (강릉오죽한옥마을)

3.7Km 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.

Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

3.7Km 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.

Chuncheon Hureswi Dakgalbi (춘천후레쉬닭갈비)

4.0Km 2025-08-01

5, Hapyeong-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-653-0540

A place that sells Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), or spicy chicken fried in a large pan, which is loved by Koreans. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy stir-fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

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