Places to visit in Gangneung

Birthplace of Yi I (Yulgok) and Shin Saimdang — a walk through a traditional home and garden

📍 죽헌동

Sample night-market bites — from sweet crispy fried chicken and squid sundae to fresh sashimi

📍 성내동

The East Sea's largest white-sand beach and pine forest — a morning seaside walk and photo op

📍 경포동

A filming location for the drama Goblin — take photos against the sea from the breakwater

📍 주문진읍

Beginners welcome — try your first surf session in the East Sea's waves

📍 강문동

A cup of freshly brewed Gangneung coffee at an ocean-view roastery cafe

📍 견소동

Gangwon glutinous corn gelato and roasted corn snacks — a specialty of Dokkaebi Market

📍 주문진읍

Freshly made soft tofu and spicy seafood jjamppong — the go-to spot for your first meal in Gangneung

📍 초당/안현동

A forest arboretum with trails through pine woods, an easy, relaxed stroll along gently sloping boardwalks

📍 구정면 수목원길

A city art museum close to downtown, a handy indoor swap for a rainy-day itinerary

📍 교동

A new branch of the museum that opened in Solol, drawing many visitors just to see the building itself

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