Cheongok Golden Bat Cave (천곡황금박쥐동굴)

16.9Km 2021-09-24

50, Donggul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-539-3630

Cheongok Golden Bat Cave in Donghae is the only natural cave in Korea located in a downtown area. Estimated to have been created 400 to 500 million years ago, the cave is known to serve as a habitat for the endangered golden bats. The cave's total length stretches for 1,510 meters, with only 810 meters of the cave open the public while the rest of cave remains protected for preservation purposes. The cave features ceiling craters, one of which is the longest in Korea, along with stalactite curtains, travertine terraces, stalactite cascades, and many other fantastic rock formations. The cave's unique features provide a grand spectacle for tourists and great speleological samples for researchers. A 785-meter walkway was made using the sinkhole created by dissolved limestone to help visitors get a better understanding of cave formations.

Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

17.0Km 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 Dano Culture Center (강릉단오제전수교육관)

17.0Km 2020-06-25

1, Danojang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3940

Gangneung Dano Culture Center was opened in 2004 and played an important role in the success of Gangneung Danoje (Dano rite and festival) being designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage on November 25, 2005. The center consists of an exhibition hall and a performance hall. Visitors from Korea and abroad can easily learn about the Dano traditions through culture lectures.

Gangneung Danoje Festival (강릉단오제)

17.0Km 2023-05-17

1, Danojang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-641-1593

The Gangneung Danoje Festival was designated a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005 and Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 13 in 1967. The festival serves to preserve the folk culture of the Joseon dynasty and has been a popular festival since 1975. The festival features media art using video clips and photos to portray the beauty of Danoje through contemporary art. Various programs are available both online and offline for visitors to enjoy.

Yangji Gamasot Ssambap (양지가마솥쌈밥)

17.0Km 2021-03-25

3, Gyeonggang-ro 2302beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-4043-6477

It is a place where you can eat meat and various vegetables together. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is leaf wraps and rice.

Banggane Hwaro Gui (방가네화로구이)

17.1Km 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.

Gangdong Bunsik (강동분식)

17.1Km 2021-03-26

15, Gotgamjeon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-2368-1281

It is a place that sells a variety of Jeon (Korean pancake). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The most famous menu is buckwheat crepe.

seunghye Sikdang (승혜식당)

17.1Km 2021-03-25

24-2, Jungangsijang-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-9636-7005

It is a place where you can enjoy squid and Sundae. This restaurant's signature menu is stuffed squid. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Bulgaemi Sikdang (불개미식당)

17.1Km 2021-03-25

8, Jungangsijang, 1-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-10-8392-0936

It is a place where you can enjoy various Korean side dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is steamed barley rice set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

MASUWA (마수와)

17.1Km 2021-03-25

7, Gyeonggang-ro, 2234beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-0923

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee and desserts. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled skin-on pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

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