For the last stop of my short 1-night, 2-day trip to Gangneung, I chose Jumunjin Fish Market. The market is not far from Jumunjin’s famous Goblin filming location, Bangsa Temple. After having dinner at “Maemil Aegamja,” where the food was tasty but the portions were a bit small, I wondered if I could find something else to eat at the ...
When thinking of representative foods in Gangneung, “squid” and “potatoes” come to mind. While squid can be easily purchased at the Jungang Market in Gangneung for dishes like fried squid, I regretfully didn’t have the chance to taste any potato dishes during this trip. As I wrapped up my 1 night, 2-day trip to Gangneung, I thought it would be ...
One of the delicacies you can find in Gangneung’s Chodang-dong is “soft tofu stew.” Unlike tofu made using seawater in other regions, Gangneung’s representative local dish, Chodang tofu, is made by pouring seawater into soybean water, giving it a smoother and deeper flavor compared to tofu from other areas. Using seawater as a natural coagulant not only enhances the coagulation ...
At Jeongdongjin Hourglass Park, you can find the “Time Museum.” As you explore Jeongdongjin Hourglass Park, you’ll notice a train on display. This train is no longer in operation, but it has been repurposed and is now operated as the Time Museum. “Jeongdongjin: Time Museum” The Time Museum in Jeongdongjin focuses on, as the name suggests, “time.” However, rather than ...
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 ...
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 ...
Aladdin Used Bookstore, the first offline large-scale secondhand bookstore in Korea, opened on September 11, 2011, in Jongno 2-ga. Following the positive response to the first branch, the chain continued to expand and now operates 46 stores domestically and one internationally. Aladdin Used Bookstore successfully departed from the traditional image associated with used bookstores, which often carried a worn-out appearance. ...
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 ...
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 ...