Sea + Coffee + Nature + Emotional Healing City = Gangneung 💛🍀

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GangneungTravelGuide

The best healing city in Korea with the sea, coffee, nature, and emotions!

1. What kind of place is Gangneung?

A city located between the East Sea and Seoraksan Mountain,
It is a travel destination full of emotions that combine tradition and modernity, along with a wide-open sea view and a leisurely cafe culture.
In particular, Gyeongpodae, Anmok Beach, Ojukheon, and Jeongdongjin are must-sees!

2. Major tourist destinations in Gangneung
■ Anmok Beach & Coffee Street
A famous place with cafes lined up right in front of the sea
A hand drip coffee is a must while looking at the wide ocean view
The atmosphere is the best, from the sunset to the night sea

■ Gyeongpodae & Gyeongpo Lake
A walking spot connected to Gyeongpo Beach
The Gyeongpo Lake trail is recommended as a bike or walking course
Famous for cherry blossoms in spring and silver grass in fall

■ Jeongdongjin
A photo spot famous for the scenery of the railroad next to the sea
Often used as a background for dramas
Go early in the morning to see the sunrise

■ Ojukheon
Yulgok Yi I's birthplace, a historical space with well-preserved traditional hanok
Good for a quiet and calm walk

■ Sacheonjin Beach or Sungeut Beach
A quieter and more leisurely beach than Anmok
A spot frequented by locals

3. Recommended Gangneung food
Chodang Tofu: Soft and mild tofu dish, Sundubu Baekban highly recommended! Raw fish & seafood: Eat raw fish from the fish market near Gangneung Port or Jumunjin in front of the sea
Gamjaongsimi: Gangwon-do's representative food made with chewy potato dough
Coffee: Terrarosa main branch or many local roasteries

4. Travel tips
Recommended to drive or rent a car: There are buses, but it's easier to get around every corner by car
Accommodations near the beach are popular (Gyeongpo, Anmok, Sacheonjin, etc.)
Parking is difficult on the coffee street on weekends → Recommended to visit in the morning
The sea is beautiful in the summer, and the lake & walking course is beautiful in the fall