Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

12.4Km 2025-10-23

20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-647-6802

Gangneung is as renowned for its delicious coffee as it is for its scenic coastline. Strolling along the cafe-lined beaches of Gangneung, visitors can experience a coffee aroma that rivals the sea breeze. Famous coffee manufacturers attend the Gangneung Coffee Festival and hold a tasting event. At the opening ceremony, 100 baristas hold a “100 People 100 Tastes” performance where they simultaneously brew hand-drip coffee. Visitors are welcome to taste 100 kinds of coffee at this special event. During the festival, competitions are held to select the No. 1 barista for each category, including latte art, hand drip, and roasting. Tourists can also visit cafés in Gangneung that are taking part in the festival and receive a stamp to get a prize. Coffee enthusiasts should not miss this opportunity.

Terarosa Coffee (테라로사 커피공장)

12.8Km 2024-02-28

7 Hyeoncheon-gil, Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-648-2760

Terarosa Coffee is a sprawling coffee shop and roastery that encompasses a coffee factory, café, restaurant, bakery, art shop, coffee museum, and garden. Its signature offering is a wide array of drip coffees. In addition to these, Terarosa also serves various other beverages and desserts. The bakery section offers baked goods and cookies that pair excellently with coffee. The premises are also well-known for their stunning natural surroundings, red-bricked buildings, and chic industrial interior.

Songjeonghaebyeon Beach (송정해변(송정해수욕장))

13.3Km 2023-11-22

20-3 , Songjeong-gil 30beonan-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-5422

The beach is located in Songjeong-dong with white sand, a length of 700 meters, and an area of 25,000㎡. The surrounding area is famous for its pine forests. It is said that when Choi Mun-han, the wife of King Chungsuk of Goryeo, came to Gangneung from Songdo, he brought 8 pine trees and planted them here. There is also the world's largest Charmsori Gramophone and Audio Museum, making it a great place to enjoy the summer and music. Visitors can also stay in the surrounding area, and accommodation facilities such as inns and hotels, are available in the Gyeongpo or downtown area.

Noam Tunnel (노암터널)

13.3Km 2024-05-02

Noam-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Noam Tunnel is a hidden attraction of Gangneung, stretching from Ipam-dong to Jungang Market. The old train tunnel was put out of use with the construction of the newer KTX line, and has now become a must-see attraction along the Gangneung Bau-gil Trail.

Olive Young - Gangneung Ibam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강릉입암)

13.3Km 2024-04-22

23, Yongji-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Daejin Beach (대진 해수욕장)

13.5Km 2025-07-30

46 Daejinhang-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Daejin Beach is located between Eodalhaebyeon Beach and Mangsang Beach. The beach is characterized by shallow waters and gentle waves, making it a popular spot among families with children or beginner surfers. In addition to swimming, the beach is also known for its nearby port, Daejin Port. The port has small boats come and go with their catch and is lined with restaurant that serve fresh seafood. It's also a popular shore fishing site among the locals who enjoy recreational fishing.

E-Mart - Gangneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 강릉)

13.7Km 2024-04-22

2398-10, Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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

14.2Km 2024-04-18

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

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Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

14.2Km 2024-03-20

17 Geumseong-ro 23beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Sand Cookies presents an exquisite assortment of sand cookies celebrated for their delightful crispy texture and sweet flavors, achieved through the use of premium butter. Among their signature offerings are coffee sand cookies, gotgam sand (dried persimmon sand cookies), and Chodang oksusu sand (Chodang corn sand cookies), complemented by a selection of beverages like gotgam latte (dried persimmon latte) and strawberry latte. Perfect for a leisurely tea time, each variety boasts its unique sweetness, making them ideal for delightful snack breaks. Moreover, they specialize in convenient takeaway options, including individually packaged gift sets.

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

14.3Km 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).

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