🌊☀️ Gangneung Getaway: Coastal Magic & Summer Vibes in Korea’s East Coast 🍉🏄♂️

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This summer, I traded Seoul’s skyscrapers for **Gangneung’s sun-kissed shores**—where emerald waves meet artisanal coffee and centuries of history. Here’s why this breezy coastal gem needs to be on your Korea bucket list!

### **🌴 *MUST-DO HIGHLIGHTS*:**
- **Anmok Coffee Street:** Sip iced brews with **ocean views** at hip cafés like *Terarosa* or *Bohemian*. The *"Coffee Cream Bun"* from Gangneung’s famous bakeries is a must! ☕🍞
- **Gyeongpo Beach:** Dive into crystal waters, try **SUP at sunrise**, or bike along the 4km shoreline path. 🚴♀️🌅
- **Chodang Sundubu Village:** Taste **silky-soft tofu** made with ocean mineral brine—life-changing with kimchi! 🥢💦
- **Ojukheon House:** Walk through bamboo forests to Korea’s oldest **hanok** (birthplace of scholar Yulgok!). 🎋🏯

### **💡 *LOCAL TIPS*:**
- **Rent an e-bike** to explore beaches + cafes effortlessly.
- **Visit early July** for the **Gangneung Dano Festival** (traditional wrestling, mask dances!). 🎭
- **Try "hwangtae" (dried pollack)**—Gangneung’s specialty snack! 🐟

### **📸 *INSTA-WORTHY SPOTS*:**
- **The rainbow-hued *Haslla Art World* cliffside sculptures** 🎨
- **Golden Hour at *Jumunjin Fish Market*** (with squid drying on ropes!) 🦑✨

**#gangneungtrip #koreansummer #eastcoastvibes #beachbum #kpopinnature** *(BTS’s *Summer Package* was filmed here!)*

*Pack your flip-flops—Gangneung is summer paradise with a side of culture!* 🌸🌊

**🚄 *Bonus:* Only 2hrs from Seoul by KTX!** Perfect for a weekend escape. 🎒💨