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Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Travel Guide - Attractions, Food & Routes

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province is renowned for its pristine nature and mountainous landscapes, including national parks such as Seoraksan and Odaesan, and the scenic East Coast shoreline. It is a major destination for year-round leisure sports and gained global recognition through the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

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Gangneung CitySokcho CityChuncheon CityYeongwol-gunPyeongchang CountyDonghae CitySamcheok CityYangyang CountyGoseong County

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Cool caves save my summer shade seeking trip to Samcheok

Cool caves save my summer shade seeking trip to Samcheok

4 stops약 63.03km1 day 코스
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Bicycle trip into the beautiful scenery of Hwajinpo

Bicycle trip into the beautiful scenery of Hwajinpo

3 stops0m
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Tasty trip walking step by step along Haeparang Trail

Tasty trip walking step by step along Haeparang Trail

5 stops18.1km
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Goseong movie road to hidden filming locations

Goseong movie road to hidden filming locations

5 stops26km
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Daegwallyeong full of unique fun all year round

Daegwallyeong full of unique fun all year round

3 stops11km6 hrs
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Cherry Blossom Walk Around the Lake

Cherry Blossom Walk Around the Lake

5 stops13.38km1박 2 days
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Tasting the Fragrance of Spring

Tasting the Fragrance of Spring

4 stops0m
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Haeparang Trail

Haeparang Trail

9 stops36.1km3박이상
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Featured places

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Jeongdongjin Beach

Jeongdongjin Beach

Beach

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Gangdong-myeon Jeongdongyeok-gil 17

Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park

Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park

Theme Park (Park)

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Nanseolheon-ro 193beon-gil 1-29 (Chodang-dong)

Songjiho Beach

Songjiho Beach

Beach

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Goseong-gun Jukwang-myeon Oho-ri

Gyeongpo Lake Plaza

Gyeongpo Lake Plaza

Civic Park

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Haean-ro 415 (Chodang-dong)

Jeongdongjin Beach

Jeongdongjin Beach

Beach

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Gangdong-myeon Jeongdongyeok-gil 17

Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park

Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park

Theme Park (Park)

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Nanseolheon-ro 193beon-gil 1-29 (Chodang-dong)

Songjiho Beach

Songjiho Beach

Beach

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Goseong-gun Jukwang-myeon Oho-ri

Gyeongpo Lake Plaza

Gyeongpo Lake Plaza

Civic Park

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Haean-ro 415 (Chodang-dong)

Popular restaurants

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Gogirang Jogaerang

Gogirang Jogaerang

Tourist Restaurant

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Gangdong-myeon Heonhwa-ro 1029-5

Daedong Myeonok Gangneung Branch

Daedong Myeonok Gangneung Branch

Tourist Restaurant

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Jonghab Undongjang-gil 26-8

Taekji Mulhoe

Taekji Mulhoe

Tourist Restaurant

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Gajak-ro 10

Zenju

Zenju

Cafe

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Changhai-ro 14beon-gil 16

Gogirang Jogaerang

Gogirang Jogaerang

Tourist Restaurant

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Gangdong-myeon Heonhwa-ro 1029-5

Daedong Myeonok Gangneung Branch

Daedong Myeonok Gangneung Branch

Tourist Restaurant

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Jonghab Undongjang-gil 26-8

Taekji Mulhoe

Taekji Mulhoe

Tourist Restaurant

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Gajak-ro 10

Zenju

Zenju

Cafe

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Gangneung-si Changhai-ro 14beon-gil 16

Markets and shopping

From markets to malls

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Byeolae Byeol Youth Mall

Byeolae Byeol Youth Mall

Complex Shopping Mall

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Jeongseon-gun Sabuk 2-gil 10 Sabuk Market Youth Mall

게스 강릉점

게스 강릉점

Tax Refund Shop

강원특별자치도 강릉시 신대학길 20 (금학동)

빈폴 강릉점

빈폴 강릉점

Tax Refund Shop

강원특별자치도 강릉시 금성로 62 (성내동)

네파 속초직영점

네파 속초직영점

Tax Refund Shop

강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로 70 (청학동)

Byeolae Byeol Youth Mall

Byeolae Byeol Youth Mall

Complex Shopping Mall

Gangwon-teukbyeoljachi-do Jeongseon-gun Sabuk 2-gil 10 Sabuk Market Youth Mall

게스 강릉점

게스 강릉점

Tax Refund Shop

강원특별자치도 강릉시 신대학길 20 (금학동)

빈폴 강릉점

빈폴 강릉점

Tax Refund Shop

강원특별자치도 강릉시 금성로 62 (성내동)

네파 속초직영점

네파 속초직영점

Tax Refund Shop

강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로 70 (청학동)

Festivals and events happening now

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강릉단오제

강릉단오제

event

2026.06.15 ~ 2026.06.22

횡성호수길축제

횡성호수길축제

event

2026.06.12 ~ 2026.06.14

평창더위사냥축제

평창더위사냥축제

event

2026.07.24 ~ 2026.08.02

가리왕산 봄나물축제

가리왕산 봄나물축제

event

2026.05.15 ~ 2026.05.17

강릉단오제

강릉단오제

event

2026.06.15 ~ 2026.06.22

횡성호수길축제

횡성호수길축제

event

2026.06.12 ~ 2026.06.14

평창더위사냥축제

평창더위사냥축제

event

2026.07.24 ~ 2026.08.02

가리왕산 봄나물축제

가리왕산 봄나물축제

event

2026.05.15 ~ 2026.05.17

Mountains & nature

Easy nature spots to start with

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Odaesan

Odaesan

mountain

1565m

Seoraksan

Seoraksan

mountain

1708m

Mireuksan

Mireuksan

mountain

458m

Chiaksan

Chiaksan

mountain

1282m

Odaesan

Odaesan

mountain

1565m

Seoraksan

Seoraksan

mountain

1708m

Mireuksan

Mireuksan

mountain

458m

Chiaksan

Chiaksan

mountain

1282m

Travel essentials

Weather, location, and transport — get these right and trip planning becomes much easier.

Location

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🚆 Transportation

For 강원특별자치도, it is usually more realistic to think in terms of KTX or regular rail, express/intercity bus, and local bus rather than a full metro-style network. A low-risk visitor pattern is rail or express bus to the main hub, then local bus or taxi for the final approach.

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Subway

강원특별자치도 should not normally be treated as a classic subway-centered area, so weaker subway information is natural rather than missing. In this type of region, KTX stations, conventional rail stations, and express-bus terminals are often the real movement anchors.

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Bus

Regional buses in 강원특별자치도 are important for local coverage, but travelers often feel the lower frequency or earlier last departures compared with the largest metro areas. For day trips, it is wise to calculate not only how to go in by bus but also how to come back out if service becomes thin.

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Taxi

Taxis in 강원특별자치도 are useful when the final destination still sits far from the station or terminal, or when transfers feel cumbersome. They are especially practical late at night, in rain, or on luggage-heavy days.

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Walking

강원특별자치도 is usually walkable inside one neighborhood or attraction cluster, but not necessarily across the whole district. A practical pattern is to walk one cluster thoroughly and then switch back to transit.

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Airport Access

Airport access is average overall, so check the last departure time and the luggage-friendly option before you leave. In practice, it is smart to compare the full door-to-door time against KTX or express-bus options before choosing a flight.

💡 Using public transit is the most efficient way to explore the city.

🏨 Hotels

Best-value stays in this city

Well-rated stays picked for value and convenience

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St.John's Hotel
Great value
8.6
999+ reviews

St.John's Hotel

Hotel
📍307, Changhae-ro
Worth the price
20%Save $14$85
$71/ night

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Skybay Hotel Gyeongpo
Top rated
8.8
999+ reviews

Skybay Hotel Gyeongpo

Hotel
📍476 Haean-ro
Loved by recent guests
$78/ night

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SeaCruise Hotel
Top rated
8.8
999+ reviews

SeaCruise Hotel

Hotel
📍273, Cheongchohoban-ro
Loved by recent guests
$39/ night

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Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort
👍Excellent
8.4
999+ reviews

Sokcho I Park Suite Hotel and Resort

Hotel
📍No. 266, Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Well located for exploring the city
$26/ night

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Vivaldipark
Top rated
8.7
999+ reviews

Vivaldipark

Hotel
📍262, Hanchigol-Gil, Seo-Myeon, Hongcheon-Gun, Gangwon-Do 25102 South Korea
Loved by recent guests
$82/ night

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Sun Cruise Resort and Yacht
👍Excellent
8.6
999+ reviews

Sun Cruise Resort and Yacht

Resort
📍950-39, Heonhwa-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Well located for exploring the city
$72/ night

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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Gangwon Pyeongchang
👍Excellent
8.5
999+ reviews

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Gangwon Pyeongchang

Hotel
📍107 Omok-gil, Daegwanryeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon
Well located for exploring the city
$47/ night

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Ramada by Wyndham Gangwon Sokcho
👍Excellent
8.5
999+ reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Gangwon Sokcho

Hotel
📍106, Daepohanghuimang-gil
Well located for exploring the city
$72/ night

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