Korean Travel Online - A Winter Tour of Gangneung

Gangneung is located on east coast in Gangwon-do Province, in close proximity to the East Sea, Seoraksan and Odaesan National Park, and Yongpyong and Alpensia Ski Resort.

Local Attractions

Walk along a dirt road among the trees, often covered in snow during the winter season, at Odesan National Park.

The park's trail leads to tranquil Woljeongsa Temple.

The Chamsori Gramophone & Science Museum has a rare collection of record players and a tour that concludes with music played through an incredible state-of-the-art speaker system.

Area Restaurants

400 Years House - Sundubu (Soft Tofu)

033-644-3516 (call the Korea Travel Hotline for language assistance)

Odaesan Seoul Restaurant - Hanjeongshik (full-course meal)

033-332-6600 (call the Korea Travel Hotline for language assistance)

Area Accommodation

BENIKEA Gyungpo Beach Hotel is conveniently located near the ocean, and has a restaurant. (~88,000-165,000 won)

BENIKEA Premier Donghae Medical Spa Convention Hotel has a huge wedding hall, huge indoor swimming pool and outdoor seawater pool (~75,000-375,000 won)

BENIKEA Hotel Mountain & Ocean Jumunjin Resort has ocean views, a seaside train café, campers, and noraebang (karaoke) (~53,000-158,000)

Haslla Museum Hotel has a one-of-a-kind exterior and interior design, floor-to-ceiling ocean views, and a special room for proposals (rooms start at ~300,000 won).