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Gangneung Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Gangneung

Geologically isolated from most parts of the country, the city was able to preserve its own distinct culture, and to date it has a tendency of being politically and culturally more conservative. Gangneung was the venue of the ice sports in the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

Top Attractions in Gangneung

Explore the best things to see and do in Gangneung:

  • Anbandegi Village
  • Aranabi Experience
  • Arte Museum
  • Biking
  • Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum
  • Coffee Cupper Coffee Museum
  • Daegwallyeong Museum
  • Daegwallyeong Recreational Forest

Where to Eat in Gangneung

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bani Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • 🍴Bossanova Coffee Roaster
  • 🍴Brother's noodle
  • 🍴Cafe Paul & Mary
  • 🍴Chodang Grandma's Sundubu
  • 🍴Chung-ang Cutlet

Where to Stay in Gangneung

  • 🏨Aark House
  • 🏨Chodang Guesthouse
  • 🏨Four Seasons Beach Tourist Hotel
  • 🏨Gangneung Station Guesthouse
  • 🏨Gangneung Tourist Hotel
  • 🏨Gyeongpodae The Hotel Business

Gangneung Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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