Gangneung

Birthplace of Korea's specialty-coffee culture — a beachfront strip of 30+ roastery and ocean-view cafés.

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…

Hyanghohaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach backed by pine forest complete with a campground.

Anbandegi Village is a mountainside village located at an elevation of 1,100 meters.

A wide, shallow 800 m beach next to Sacheon Port in Gangneung, lined with seaside cafés and about 10 minutes by car from Gyeongpodae.

Sandglass Park is surrounded by the East Sea, mountains and Jeongdongjin 2-ri Village.

Jumunjin Port, one of the main fishing ports on the east coast, is home to over 350 fishing boats.

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.

Myeongju-dong in Gangneung has been the center of administration and culture from the Goryeo dynasty onwards.

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…

Sageunjinhaebyeon Beach is a white sandy beach connected to Gyeongpohaebyeon Beach in Anhyeon-dong, Gangneung.

Heonhwa-ro Road is a coastal road that offers beautiful natural scenery all year round.

Gangneung's signature dish with a 400-year backstory, eaten in the village where it is still made each morning; the modern spin-offs (spicy seafood jjamppong sundubu, sundubu gelato) are all here too.

Double T Dining is a modern French wine and dine restaurant located in Chodang-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon State.

A place that sells Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), or spicy chicken fried in a large pan, which is loved by Koreans.

This restaurant was the first to start selling jjamppong sundubu (spicy seafood and soft bean curd soup) in Chodang Dubu Village.

This restaurant makes bean curd using traditional methods every morning.

This is a house that serves delicious fried pig’s feet. The best menu at this restaurant is fried pigs' feet.

Gangneung Night is a barbecue restaurant inspired by the idea of glamping.

Yeongok Kkukjeogutang offers spicy fish soup (maeuntang) made with fresh river fish. It is a Korean restaurant located in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. Its recommended dish is freshwater goby soup.

Flagship of one of Korea's most influential roasters — a converted factory with cathedral ceilings, a library and bakery.

East-coast city under 2 hours from Seoul by KTX: Anmok coffee street, Gyeongpo Beach, Ojukheon and Chodang soft tofu. Spots are spread out, so budget for buses or taxis.

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