Gangwon-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach (사근진해변(사근진해수욕장))’. 💡 Overview Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach connected to Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach in Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung. The beach area is lined with small, private accommodations, and the beach is complete with changing rooms, drinking fountains, and parasol rentals. The beach is backed by a pine…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Noam Tunnel (노암터널)’. 💡 Overview 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….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)’. 💡 Overview Myeongju-dong in Gangneung has been the center of administration and culture from the Goryeo dynasty onwards. Nowadays, visitors can enjoy a range of concerts, performances, and events at the Myeongju Art Space, Haetsal Museum, Jageun Stage, Gangneung Coffee Festival, Myeongju…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Located 1 kilometer away from Gyeongpodae Pavilion and 6 kilometers from downtown Gangneung, Gyeongpo Beach is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpoho Lake and the ocean. This beach has a beautiful sandy shore that extends to a length of 1.8 kilometers…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jumunjin Port (주문진항)’. 💡 Overview Jumunjin Port, one of the main fishing ports on the east coast, is home to over 350 fishing boats. The East Sea, where the warm and cold waters meet, is excellent for catching many different types of fish including lance fish, pollack, herring,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)’. 💡 Overview 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,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Woljeongsa Temple & Needle Fir Forest (월정사.월정사전나무숲)’. 💡 Overview Woljeongsa Temple, established in 643 during the Silla dynasty, is located on Odaesan Mountain. It’s renowned for its historical and cultural treasures, including an octagonal nine-story stone pagoda from the Goryeo era. A tranquil pathway, approximately 1 kilometer long,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(홍천))’. 💡 Overview Hongcheon’s Palbongsan Mountain, reaching an elevation of 328 meters, is distinctive for its profile resembling eight peaks aligned side by side. The hiking trail predominantly features rocky sections that require careful navigation, including parts with rope-assisted climbs and steep ladders. For this…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘d.forest (강아지숲)’. 💡 Overview d.forest is the largest dog park in Korea at approximately 99,173 ㎡. It has various attractions to enjoy, together with visitor’s pet dog, including museum, walking trails, playground and more. The museum focuses on the theme of human and dogs living in harmony. The…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)’. 💡 Overview Having gained much attention for coffee expertise through Animok Cafe Street since the 1980s, Gangneung in Gangwon State is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival and support coffee artisans as well as promote development of coffee related…