![[Gangwon-do] Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets (강릉 명주동 거리)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559896_906.jpg)
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…
![[Gangwon-do] Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포해수욕장)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559833_134.jpg)
Located 1 kilometer away from Gyeongpodae Pavilion and 6 kilometers from downtown Gangneung, Gyeongpo Beach is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpoho Lake and…
![[Gangwon-do] Jumunjin Port (주문진항)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559776_589.jpg)
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…
![[Gangwon-do] Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559733_136.jpg)
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…
![[Gangwon-do] Woljeongsa Temple & Needle Fir Forest (월정사.월정사전나무숲)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559694_766-768x576.jpg)
Woljeongsa Temple, established in 643 during the Silla dynasty, is located on Odaesan Mountain. It’s renowned for its historical and cultural treasures…
![[Gangwon-do] Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(홍천))](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559655_730-768x512.jpg)
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…
![[Gangwon-do] d.forest (강아지숲)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559617_107-768x511.jpg)
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…
![[Gangwon-do] Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559564_361-768x576.jpg)
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…
![[Gangwon-do] Sokcho Beach (속초해수욕장)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559512_925.jpg)
Sokcho Beach opened in 1976 and is one of Korea’s representative beaches. It is close to Sokcho’s downtown, and the express bus terminal is also within walking…
![[Gangwon-do] Hwajinpo Beach (화진포해수욕장)](https://en.koreatourinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/img_1775559457_198-768x432.jpg)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwajinpo Beach (화진포해수욕장)’. 💡 Overview Opened in 1973, Hwajinpo Beach is a stretch of white sand made of monazite, a fine sand made of crushed shells and rocks over tens of thousands of years. Monazite sand makes a distinct sound when stepped on and repels ants. The beach…