Gangwon Province on the shores of the Sea of Japan has island retreats, soaring peaks in stunning national parks, family resorts, museums, history and outdoor adventure. If you’re looking to enjoy family fun, Vivaldi Park Ocean World provides lots of waterslides and pools, while Pyeongchang Alpensia and High1 Ski Resort offer family-friendly sports and outdoor fun all year long. Long walks through Seoraksan National Park allow you to view native wildlife and climb a towering peak for panoramic views stretching for miles.
Nami Island is a verdant island getaway with wetlands, green space, scenic shores and cultural events. For arts and cultural adventures, Museum SAN is a modern art museum showcasing some of the most important modern artists from all over the world in wooded surroundings. You can visit historic temples at Woljeongsa Temple & Fir Tree Forest, Naksansa, Ojukheon and Sinheungsa Temple, which offer glimpses into thousands of years of history. Scenic shorelines can be found at Sokcho Beach, Yangyang Surfyy Beach and Anmok Beach.
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Gangneung
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...
Pyeongchang is a county in Gangwon Province famed for being the home of the 2018 Winter Olympics, as well as for its national parks, temples and living history museums. To get immersed in early 20th-century life here, visit the Lee...
Gangneung is a coastal city with the scent of pine and coffee permeating throughout. The dazzling East Sea and lush pine forests are Gangneung’s gifts of nature. It has a diverse cultural heritage and has recently become known as a...
Thanks to its location by the East Sea, Gangneung is often associated with seafood. However, Gangneung also has a robust agricultural sector, thanks to abundant precipitation. The crops produced in this region include not only rice, but also potatoes, maize,...
Shopping in Gangneung is mostly concentrated on its traditional marketplaces, where you can experience the local culture and shop for a wide range of goods. Some of the city's most sought-after places to shop are Gangneung Jungang (Central) Market and...
Gangneung's status as a beloved tourist site comes from the deep blue East Sea. The region is also a site of pilgrimage for many coffee lovers in Korea. After spending your day sampling the local delicacies and enjoying the scenery...
Our Gangneung Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help you plan your trip to one of the most popular destinations in South Korea. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s...
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