Jeongdongjin, named for its location east of Gwanghwamun in Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty, should ideally align with the same longitude as Gwanghwamun. However, due to the limited surveying technology in the Joseon era, it has been revealed in modern times that this location isn’t precisely east of Gwanghwamun. Nevertheless, it is still referred to as “Jeongdongjin.” Situated to the ...
In Jeongdongjin, not far from the well-known Jeongdongjin Hourglass Park, you can find a unique cultural space. Nestled on one side of a street filled with seafood restaurants, this independent bookstore also serves as a small cinema, and it goes by the name “East Cine.” “A Small Cafe, a Small Cinema, a Small Bookstore, a Small Accommodation? East Cine” Defining ...
For this trip to Gangneung, I chose a hotel located in Jeongdongjin. I planned to explore Gangneung city on the first day and the outskirts of Gangneung on the second day, so I decided to start the second day in Jeongdongjin. “Jeongdongjin: Oasis Hotel” The place I chose for accommodation in Jeongdongjin is called the Oasis Hotel. It’s not far ...
One of Gangneung’s iconic natural attractions is Gyeongpo Lake. Near Gyeongpo Lake, you’ll find the renowned Gyeongpodae, recognized as one of the Eight Scenic Views of Gwandong. To the east lies Gyeongpo Beach, the largest beach on the East Coast. “Gyeongpo Beach Seafood Restaurant: Hanmi Seafood” Gyeongpo Beach boasts an impressive length of 1.8 kilometers, offering a stretch of diverse ...
Even if you haven’t had the chance to visit yet, there’s a beach in Gangneung that you’ve probably heard of at least once: Gyeongpo Beach. Gyeongpo Beach is the largest beach on the east coast of Gangneung. Its name is derived from the nearby Gyeongpodae, and during the peak summer season, it attracts an average of 500,000 visitors per day. ...
In Gangneung, you can explore the birthplaces of famous scholars from the Joseon Dynasty. It’s here where you can find the presumed birthplace of Heo Gyun, renowned for writing the first Korean novel “Hong Gildong Jeon,” and his sister Heo Nanseolheon. “Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park” Around Gangneung’s Gyeongpo Lake, you can discover the Heo Gyun and Heo ...
One of the prominent cultural heritages you can find in Gangneung is “Ojukheon,” designated as Treasure No. 165. Located in Jukhyeon-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, it is a wooden structure from the middle of the Joseon Dynasty, making it the oldest standing single-family residential building in history. “Black Bamboo, Gangneung Ojukheon” The name Ojukheon comes from the fact that there is a ...
Next to Gangneung Jungang Market, you’ll find Wolhwa Street. This is a downtown park created along a disused railway line, with the poignant love story of Muwolryang and Yeonhwabuin, which is the motif for Chunhyangjeon, as its main theme. In the past, it used to be a railway where trains ran, but now you can find a neatly arranged street ...
While strolling around Gangneung Jungang Market and Wolhwa Street, and after finishing our lunch, we noticed an intriguing spot on our way back, catching our attention. Situated at the end of Wolhwa Street, on the way back to the parking lot, was a cafe selling various items that you can experience in Gangneung. “Gangneung Coffee Bread and Handcrafted Birch Tree ...
Adjacent to Gangneung Jungang Market, which is located at the heart of Gangneung, there is a themed street called “Wolhwa Street.” Wolhwa Street is a downtown park created along a former railway track, themed around the poignant love story of “Muwolryang and Yeonhwabuin,” which is a unique tale in Gangneung and the inspiration for Chunhyangjeon. To the west of Wolhwa ...
Located about a 10-minute walk from Gangneung Jungang Market, which can be considered the center of Gangneung, you can find the historic site called “Gangneung Daedohobu Guanwa.” This is the site where the central officials from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty used to stay when they came down to Gangneung. According to records from the Joseon Dynasty, it ...
Gangneung Central Market is famous for its various food offerings. Not only can you easily enjoy a variety of side dishes, but you can also have a hearty meal. “The Alley of Head Meat Soup in Gangneung Jungang Market” As you enter the heart of Gangneung Jungang Market, you’ll find a collection of restaurants where you can have a satisfying ...