☕ Ocean + Coffee + Spring Breeze = Gangneung!
Just 2 hours from Seoul by KTX — the perfect day trip destination! 🌊 2026~2027 has been officially designated as the "Visit Gangneung Year!" With expanded tourism content, experience programs, and discounted tour passes, Gangneung travel has become more exciting and diverse than ever before! Wegive 🎉
📷 Photo source : Korea Tourism Organization (www.visitkorea.or.kr)
📋 Perfect Day Trip Itinerary at a Glance
🌅 MORNING
Depart Seoul by KTX → Arrive Gangneung Station
→ Ojukheon historic site
→ Chdangdong Sundubu (tofu) village lunch
☕ AFTERNOON
Anmok Beach Coffee Street
→ Gyeongpo Beach walk
→ Arte Museum Gangneung
🌇 EVENING
Gangneung Jungang Market street food
→ KTX back to Seoul☕ Must-Visit Spots in Gangneung
🥇 #1 · Anmok Beach & Coffee Street
📍 Address: Along Changhae-ro 14beon-gil,
Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
🚌 Access: 10 min bus from Gangneung Station
⏰ Cafe hours: 09:00~22:00
💰 Coffee prices: 6,000~12,000 KRWGangneung Coffee Street is undeniably Gangneung's most iconic attraction! It's always buzzing with coffee lovers from all over the country. Everything from famous franchise cafes to quirky local specialty shops lines the beachfront — and the ocean-view cafes are especially popular! Smartonefund ☕🌊
🌟 Must-Visit Cafes!
· Terarosa Coffee Factory (Gangneung HQ)
→ The original home of Gangneung coffee!
· Gangneung Sand Anmok Beach Branch
→ Ocean view + amazing bakery!
· Bossanova Cafe
→ Rooftop ocean panorama view!
📷 Photo source : Korea Tourism Organization (www.visitkorea.or.kr)
🥈 #2 · Gyeongpo Beach & Gyeongpo Lake
📍 Address: Along Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si
🚌 Access: 15 min bus from Gangneung Station
💰 Admission: FREEThe sweeping East Sea coastline with its white sandy beach is breathtaking — and in spring, the cherry blossoms blooming around Gyeongpo Lake create an absolutely stunning landscape! Walking or cycling along the beachside path is one of the most relaxing experiences Gangneung has to offer! Smartonefund 🌸
🌟 Gyeongpo Pro Tips!
· Rent a bicycle around Gyeongpo Lake!
(approx. 5,000 KRW/hour~)
· Famous sunrise spot — worth an early visit!
· Beach walking path = 2km healing course!
· Spring cherry blossom festival
= late March to early April!🥉 #3 · Ojukheon
📍 Address: 24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil,
Gangneung-si
💰 Admission: 3,000 KRW (adults)
⏰ Hours: 09:00~18:00
🚌 Access: 15 min bus from Gangneung StationThe birthplace of Shin Saimdang — the woman featured on Korea's 50,000 won banknote! 🏛️ One of the oldest surviving private residences from the Joseon Dynasty, this is where the great scholar Yulgok Yi I was also born.
🌟 Must-See Inside!
· Ojukheon main house
(Treasure No. 165!)
· Yulgok Memorial Hall
· Black bamboo (Ojuk) forest
→ Unique to this region!4th · Arte Museum Gangneung
📍 Address: 131 Nanseonheon-ro, Gangneung-si
💰 Admission: from 17,000 KRW (adults)
⏰ Hours: 10:00~19:00
🚕 Access: 10 min taxi from Gangneung StationArte Museum Gangneung offers a spectacular immersive media art experience — and since it's entirely indoors, it's a perfect choice regardless of the weather! One of Gangneung's most talked-about attractions! Smartonefund 🎨
🌟 Why We Love It
· Perfect rainy day activity!
· Incredible Instagram photo spots!
· Hugely popular with international visitors!
· Stunning digital art installations
that surround you on all sides!
📷 Photo source : Korea Tourism Organization (www.visitkorea.or.kr)
🍜 Gangneung Essential Food Guide
🥢 Chodang Sundubu (Soft Tofu Stew)
→ Gangneung's most iconic dish!
→ Silky smooth tofu made with
East Sea seawater — unique!
→ Visit Chodang Sundubu Village!
💰 8,000~12,000 KRW
☕ Gangneung Coffee
→ Anmok Coffee Street is a must!
→ Terarosa is where it all started!
💰 6,000~12,000 KRW
🐟 Fresh East Sea Seafood
→ Gangmun Port & Jumunjin Port
→ Freshest raw fish (hoe) in Korea!
🍞 Potato Bread (Gamja-ppang)
→ Gangneung's beloved souvenir bread!
→ Shaped exactly like a real potato
— adorably unique! 🥔
🦑 Nurungji Squid Sundae
→ Must-try snack at Jungang Market!
💰 from 5,000 KRW🚆 Getting to Gangneung
🚆 KTX (Strongly Recommended!)
Seoul Cheongnyangni Station → Gangneung Station
Time: approximately 2 hours
Price: from 27,600 KRW
🚌 Express Bus
Seoul Dong-Seoul Terminal → Gangneung
Time: approximately 2.5 hours~
Price: from 17,200 KRW
💡 Getting Around Gangneung
· City buses cover all major spots!
· Taxi or Kakao Taxi recommended!
· Bicycle rental around Gyeongpo area!
📷 Photo source : Korea Tourism Organization (www.visitkorea.or.kr)
🗺️ Recommended Day Trip Schedule
07:00 Depart Seoul (Cheongnyangni Station)
09:00 Arrive Gangneung Station
09:30 Ojukheon historic visit
11:00 Chodang Sundubu Village lunch
13:00 Anmok Beach Coffee Street
→ Ocean view cafe ☕
14:30 Gyeongpo Beach walk & bicycle
16:00 Arte Museum Gangneung
18:00 Jungang Market street food
19:00 Depart Gangneung → Seoul
21:00 Arrive back in Seoul💡 Gangneung Day Trip Essential Tips!
⏰ Recommended Departure Time
· Leave Seoul 07:00~08:00
→ Arrive Gangneung by 10AM
→ Full relaxed day ahead!
🌊 Beach Visit Tips
· Morning = quiet + best photos!
· Weekend afternoons = very crowded!
☕ Coffee Street Tips
· Weekday mornings are most relaxed!
· Ocean-view cafes = grab window
seats first thing!
🚆 Return Trip Tips
· Aim to depart 18:00~19:00
→ Back in Seoul by 20:00~21:00
· Book KTX return ticket in advance —
weekend trains sell out fast!
🌸 Spring Special (April!)
· Gyeongpo cherry blossoms
= absolutely breathtaking!
· Best combined with coffee street visit!
☔ Rainy Day Plan
· Arte Museum Gangneung → perfect!
Fully indoors + stunning!📌 This post is based on official information from the Korea Tourism Organization. 📷 Photo source : Korea Tourism Organization (www.visitkorea.or.kr)
