Gangneung, South Korea | Popular K-pop MV Filming Locations & Soju Factory Experience | Choose Between Two Routes | Jumunjin Bus Stop, Samyang Ranch / Arte Museum | Depart from Seoul
- A long-standing hot topic since 2021, this is South Korea's third immersive light and shadow art museum – with 12 different colored art exhibition areas, allowing all five senses to enjoy the art exhibition!
- Jumunjin, the filming location for popular K-pop group music videos and the K-drama "Goblin," is a must-visit for K-pop fans! It has become the number one most-desired Korean tourist destination for foreigners!
- Gangneung's traditional market, Central Market, is a popular filming location for variety shows where participants enjoy various local delicacies.
- Lingpadae Beach is one of Gangneung's iconic coastal attractions and a popular filming location for K-pop music videos. Strolling along the boardwalk, you can enjoy close-up views of the azure sea and the waves crashing against the rocky shore. On a clear day, the view where the sea meets the sky is particularly soothing, making it a perfect spot to slow down, take photos, and experience the charm of the East Sea. It's a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
- Samyang Ranch is renowned for its vast grasslands and magnificent mountain scenery, offering different charms in each season. Summer brings lush greenery, while autumn paints the landscape in golden hues, creating a scene reminiscent of Europe against a backdrop of blue skies and white clouds. Strolling through the ranch, gazing at the distant mountains, and experiencing the vastness and tranquility of nature, makes it one of Gangneung's most representative healing destinations.
Sightseeing Tours
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Museum tour, Traditional markets |
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Visit the popular K-pop idol MV filming location, 'Jumunjin Bus Stop,' to relive classic scenes, then head to the breathtaking seaside view at Yeongnangho Lake Pavilion to experience the healing coastal atmosphere unique to Gangneung. Finally, step into the vast Samyang Ranch, where you can gaze out over endless grasslands and blue skies. Beautiful in every season and picture-perfect, this is a must-visit day trip for fans and nature lovers alike.
Delve into the Gangneung Soju Factory to experience the Korean 'Chum-Churum' soju culture and learn about the brewing process and flavor profiles. Then, head to the bustling Jungang Market to taste local snacks and stroll through Jumunjin Port to soak in the fishing village charm. For K-drama fans, a trip to Gangneung is incomplete without visiting the classic 'Goblin' confession scene at Jumunjin Beach—come take a photo spot with your own Goblin! Finally, step into the immersive Arte Museum and bring your journey to a stunning close with light and shadow art, satisfying both your cultural and sensory needs. Opened in 2021, ARTE MUSEUM is the latest hot spot in Gangneung. Besides visiting the beach during the hot summer, why not drop by this light and shadow art gallery? With different themes accompanied by sound effects and scents, you can enjoy an immersive art exhibition with all five senses.
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Popular K-pop group BTS's MV filming locations: Jumunjin Bus Station, Lingbo Terrace, and Samyang Ranch. A must-visit for K-pop fans! Jumunjin Bus Station is the filming location for the popular K-pop group's MV! Don't miss it! Come and take classic photos against the backdrop of the azure ocean!
Gangneung: First Drink Chora Soju Factory Experience X Central Market X Jumunjin X Arte Museum. Jumunjin Beach is located on the east coast of Korea and is famous for its natural beauty and tranquil bay. It is also the filming location for the music video and the Korean drama "Goblin".
Gangneung ARTE MUSEUM is the third immersive light and shadow art museum to open in South Korea. Spread across 1,500 pyeong (approximately 1,500 pings) of space, the museum features 12 distinctly colored art zones themed around the eternal nature, featuring natural landscapes such as gardens and the ocean. Not only can visitors experience the exhibition visually through light and shadow, but they can also immerse themselves in the exhibition through sound effects and aromas.
Gangneung's traditional market is a must-see destination, having been featured on many Korean variety shows! Here, you can sample Gangwon-do's local delicacies and experience a distinct flavor and atmosphere from the city.
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- If the tour cannot proceed due to insufficient participants, we will proactively notify you to reschedule or offer alternative solutions. If you wish to cancel, you can apply for a refund directly on the platform. Please check your email before departure.
- The soju experience tour includes alcoholic beverage tasting. The alcoholic beverage tasting and soju making experience are for adults only. Minors, whether accompanied by a guardian or not, are not allowed to participate. (This product is for adults only; you must bring your passport to enter the attraction on the day of departure.)
- Please provide your correct contact information (LINE / WhatsApp) when booking. If you fail to provide the correct contact information and are unable to contact us before departure, we regret that we will not be able to offer a refund.
- The tour is pre-selected to be guided in Chinese or English. Please select your preferred language on the payment page (adjustments will be made depending on availability if the tour is fully booked or the minimum group size is not met).
- If travelers are booking separately, please specify the total number of people and the names of each member in the remarks to facilitate arrangements.
- The soju tasting tour is for adults only. Accompanying children and minors are not allowed to book or visit.
Reminders
A minimum of 8 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
If the passenger requests to reschedule within 3 days before departure due to personal reasons, a handling fee of 20,000 won per person will be charged on the day of departure.
Please provide the correct communication software contact information (LINE/WhatsApp) when booking. If it is not provided and the contact cannot be made before departure, no refund will be accepted.
Children under 3 years old can participate in this tour for free, but will not occupy a separate seat. If a seat is required, a transportation fee of 30,000 won per person will be charged. If a child is found to be underage, the child's tour fee will need to be paid. (The soju experience tour is for adults only and children accompanying them cannot book.)
If the departure is temporarily canceled due to personal factors of the passenger, the fee will not be refunded. For cancellation, please refer to the cancellation policy.
If it is confirmed that the scenic spot is closed due to bad weather or other irresistible factors after departure, there will be no refund, please forgive me.
The group's insurance is personal insurance, that is, only compensation will be paid in case of major personal accidents.
Passengers are advised to purchase additional accident insurance to obtain more comprehensive protection.
There may be a 10-15 minute difference in the pick-up time if the group members are late or traffic conditions occur. Please pay attention before booking.
Lunch is not included in the itinerary. It is recommended to bring your own lunch or eat at a location recommended by the tour guide. The Korean seaweed souvenirs introduced in the itinerary can be freely purchased after the trip.
The soju tasting tour is for adults only; children accompanying the tour are not eligible to book.
