Gangwon-do, South Korea｜Gangneung & East Sea Coastal Beauty Hanok Experience 2-Day 1-Night Tour

Jumunjin Area, Gangneung Popular Filming Location (주문진 강릉 인기 촬영지)

Gangneung offers clear waters and beautiful natural landscapes, creating romantic memories for you. Popular Korean dramas and K-POP group album cover photo spots were also filmed on the beaches of Gangneung.

Gangneung Jungang Market (강릉 중앙시장)

Gangneung Jungang Market is the most representative traditional market in Gangwon-do's Gangneung City. Established in 1980, it is a permanent market open daily. It offers a wide variety of goods. Here, you can get a glimpse of the daily life of Gangneung locals and taste authentic, rustic local delicacies. Additionally, garlic bread and fried chicken are highly recommended must-eat foods at Gangneung Jungang Market~

Anmok Beach, a representative street in Gangneung famous for coffee (안목해변)

Anmok Beach Coffee Street is a must-visit photo spot in Gangneung. It is the most famous place in all of Korea and the cradle of coffee culture, where the first coffee shops of many renowned brands originated. There are many diverse cafes here; you can enjoy a leisurely coffee time while watching the sea view from a cafe terrace. Alternatively, taking a coffee to go and strolling along the beautiful Gangneung beach is also a great choice~

Jeongdongjin Rail Bike, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the East Sea along the coastline (정동진레일바이크)

If you want to appreciate the beautiful East Sea scenery of Korea up close, we recommend taking the Jeongdongjin Rail Bike. The Jeongdongjin Rail Bike features electric assistance; when starting your journey, you simply need to pedal and gently push the electric drive lever, and the bike will move automatically, making it very convenient. The Jeongdongjin Rail Bike departs from either Jeongdongjin Station or the Hourglass Park, reaches a turnaround point, and then returns along the same route. The entire route is set along the coastline, allowing you to heal your body and mind while feeling the cool sea breeze.

Dokkaebigol Haerang Observatory, a high-altitude observatory built over the East Sea (해랑전망대)

Dokkaebigol Haerang Observatory is a high-altitude maritime observatory on the east coast of Donghae City. Standing 85 meters above the ground, Haerang Observatory is a bridge-style observatory built over the sea. The observatory is designed in the shape of a Korean goblin's club, and parts of the floor are made of reinforced glass, allowing you to see the sea view beneath your feet, which is thrilling and exciting. The entrance to the observatory was specially designed with a blue passage, giving visitors the feeling of stepping into the realm of the goblin as they pass through. Standing on Haerang Observatory, you can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery where the sea meets the sky.

Dokkaebigol Sky Valley, a high-altitude observatory built over the East Sea (도째비골 스카이밸리)

Across the road from the observatory is Dokkaebigol Sky Valley, where you can experience thrilling activities such as the high-altitude tube slide and sky cycle (self-paid activities). It is also fully equipped with convenient facilities such as the Goblin Art House, which sells food, drinks, and souvenirs.

Media Art Experience Space, Gangneung Arte Museum (아르떼뮤지엄)

Utilizing a space of 1,500 pyeong, the Gangneung Arte Museum features a valley theme, reflecting the regional characteristics of Gangwon-do and Gangneung as the hub of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, and exhibits 12 diverse digital media art works. Each piece, created with the theme of eternal nature, not only provides a strong visual experience but is also accompanied by emotional music and fragrances, allowing visitors to be deeply immersed in the charm of the works and enjoy a perfect immersive experience.

Gangneung Seongyojang House, a residence preserving the spirit of Joseon scholars (강릉선교장)

Located 4 kilometers from Gangneung towards Gyeongpo, Seongyojang is the best-preserved noble residence in the Gangwon-do region. It is a representative house of the upper class during the Joseon Dynasty and has been designated as Important Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 5. In the past, when Gyeongpo Lake was wider than it is now, people had to take a boat to cross the lake, so the village was called Seon-gyo (boat bridge) Village, which is the origin of the name Seongyojang.

Mureung Byeolyucheonji (무릉별유천지)

Upstream of Mureung Byeolyucheonji is Mureung Valley, and downstream is the Donghae Port that leads to the sea. Facilities available for experience here include sky gliders, mountain coasters, off-road luges, and zip lines, allowing you to experience thrills and fun.

Donghae Nongoldam-gil (논골담길)

Nongoldam-gil is a village full of emotional stories. It not only witnessed the history of Mukho Port, which opened in 1941, but also tells the stories of the residents who lived there. In 2010, the Mukho Lighthouse Mural Village 'Nongoldam-gil' project was launched under the supervision of the Donghae Cultural Center as part of a project to pass on the lives of the older generation. Later, with the participation of local elderly residents and artists, the mural village was created as it is today. Nongoldam-gil has many beautiful and unique cafes; if you feel tired while walking in the village, you can take a short break here before continuing your journey.