
Gangneung
What you need to know before you go
Gangneung, located between the Taebaek Mountains and the East Sea, offers a remarkably laidback atmosphere. It offers one-of-a-kind opportunities to surf, hit the slopes at the Yongpyeong Ski Resort, tour Joseon-era buildings, and catch some shamanistic rituals and Korean wrestling matches at the 400-year-old Dano Festival.
While it’s the largest city on the northeastern coast, Gangneung has a friendly and homely vibe. Think chilled-out days on the beach, happy-hour cruises, cherry-blossom-lined roads, and leisurely lunches of makguksu (a buckwheat noodle dish). The city's cultural events include Haslla Art World and the International Junior Art Festival at Gyeongpo Beach. History buffs won’t want to miss Ojukheon House & Ojukheon Municipal Museum, the legendary Heonhwa Road and Joseon exhibits at Seongyojang House.
What to see & do in Gangneung
Featured stories & fun stuffThings to do in Gangneung cover a world of adventure from beaches and national parks to historic monuments, art galleries, museums and traditional night markets. Plan to relax on the shores of the Sea of Japan at Gyeongpo Beach, Jeongdongjin Beach or Anmok Beach, with endless stretches of soft sand and clear, blue waters. Take a walk along a scenic lakeshore at Gyeongpo Lake and shop the Gangneung Jungang Market... Read more
Where & what to eat in Gangneung
Food and dining in Gangneung showcase the true heart and soul of South Korean cuisine, including iconic takes on familiar foods and totally unique delicacies. Some of the most popular local dishes here include rainbow trout, buckwheat noodles, Osam-Bulgogi ('Gangwon Surf & Turf' with squid and pork belly), chodang sundubu tofu dishes and gondre-namul-bap, or Korean thistle with steamed rice. If you're looking for red meat, see if... Read more
10 Best Local Dishes from Gangneung
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