Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park (허균·허난설헌 기념공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

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

3.5Km    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.

Janggun Jumeok Gogi (장군주먹고기)

Janggun Jumeok Gogi (장군주먹고기)

3.5Km    2021-03-25

5, Yulgokchogyo-gil 47beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-6607

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 pork belly.

Chodang Dubu Village (초당두부마을)

3.5Km    2022-12-23

89-8 , Chodangsundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-651-9004

Just south of Gyeongpo Beach is Chodang Dubu Village, which is famous for dubu (tofu). Chodang dubu is made from ground beans and salt water from the East Sea resulting in a soft and light tofu. The name of this village, Chodang, originates from the name of a famous family that once lived here known as Chodang Heoyeop. Heoyeop was the father of son, writer/poet Heo Gyun (1569~1618) and daughter, poet Heonan-seolheon (1563~1589). A traditional-style Korean house has been reconstructed on the site where the original house of Heo Gyun and Heonan Seolheon once stood.

Ilmi Somunnan Saengseon Gui (일미소문난생선구이)

Ilmi Somunnan Saengseon Gui (일미소문난생선구이)

3.6Km    2021-03-25

122, Gangbyeon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2478-1910

It is a place where you can eat various grilled fish dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is grilled fish.

Maneokjeong Heugyeomso (만억정흑염소)

Maneokjeong Heugyeomso (만억정흑염소)

3.6Km    2021-03-30

65, Sorol-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-1188

It is a place that operates a black goat farm and sells quality domestic black goat dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is black goat hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

SILLA ISABU DOKDO TUNA (신라이사부독도참치)

SILLA ISABU DOKDO TUNA (신라이사부독도참치)

3.6Km    2021-03-30

67, Sorol-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-641-5857

It is a store with takeout and delivery available, where you can taste good quality raw fish. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw tuna. This seafood restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

VV HOTEL [Korea Quality] / VV호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

VV HOTEL [Korea Quality] / VV호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.6Km    2024-07-24

22-1 , Haseulla-ro 192beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-2222, +82-33-643-1881

 Located in Hasla-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, VV Hotel is an urban hotel in downtown Gyodong - making it convenient for both public transport and car. The hotel has a large parking lot next to the 10-storey main building. Facilities include a public computer near the 1st floor information desk, and seminar and office rooms. The restaurant with a variety of antiques and ornaments offers a freshly-cooked buffet-style breakfast.

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

3.7Km    2024-04-19

115, Gyodonggwangjang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Oworui Chodang (오월의초당)

Oworui Chodang (오월의초당)

3.7Km    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.

Gangneungcityhotel[Korea Quality] / (주)강릉씨티호텔[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Gangneungcityhotel[Korea Quality] / (주)강릉씨티호텔[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

3.7Km    2020-12-14

Gyodonggwangjang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-8700

Gangneung City Hotel is highly accessible as it is connected to the KTX Gangneung Station and the Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal through city buses. Located in the city center, the hotel is close to major tourist sites and many famous restaurants in the area. The hotel itself is a brand-new building with sleek, modern interiors. There are 155 rooms in total that are divided into 10 types, all comfortably furnished with wood and monotone designs. These include the Standard Balcony Double with a small balcony to Deluxe Ondol with plush cotton bedding, Deluxe Twin that is the only room to have the ocean view in the hotel, Suite Premier Double and Suite Premier Balcony with great city views, and Suite City Suite that is equipped with a minibar. Standard Double rooms are furnished with sofa and work desk, making it popular among businesspeople. A dessert café and a beer pub within the building serve simple dishes along with drinks, while the rooftop bar offers a great view of Gangneung city along with a meal. Guests can avail of breakfast, which consists of bread and coffee, while groups may also enjoy a breakfast buffet spread. Major sights of Gangneung, such as Ojukheon House, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Chodang Soondubu (Soft Tofu) Village, and Anmok Beach are all located 5–15 min away by car. Finally, the front desk offers tourist information in English, Japanese, and Chinese.