Travel Gangneung-si Itinerary:3 days Must-do list in Gangneung-si

Day 1 | Morning

Ojukheon House

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 3000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 24, 3139 Kuriya-ro, Gangneung-si

If you've ever noticed the patterns on South Korea's 5,000-won banknotes, you're not unfamiliar with this place. Ojukheon was built during the reign of King Joongjong (reigned 1506-1544), the eleventh generation of Joseon (1392-1910), and is a wooden house with a relatively long history among Korean houses. Ojukheon is the place where Shin Seimdang (1504-1551) lived and where his son Yukok was born. The Korean sexuality perfected by Mr. Yukok is well known to the world as Korean orthodox Confucianism. There are Ligu Memorial Hall, the Dream Dragon Room where Mr. Ligu was born, Wencheng Temple, the ancestral hall dedicated to Mr. Ligu, and the entrance to Wuzhuxuan from the police gate and the four-pillar gate. In addition, there is an imperial pavilion built for the preservation of the inkstones and the Ji Meng Yaojue (a teaching book written by Kurtani for scholars in 1577), which were relics of the 12th year of Zhengjong’s reign in 1788. Wuzhuxuan got its name from the dark bamboos all around it, but what is more famous here is a crape myrtle tree planted in the yard. This crape myrtle tree is "ticklish", as long as you touch it lightly, the tips of the branches will vibrate, as if being tickled. Wuzhuxuan is a wooden building with an elegant style. The Gangneung Municipal Museum, located on the side of Ojukheon, houses materials from different eras in the Gangneung area, including relics from the prehistoric period.

Reviews from Real Guests:

춘식이졸귀: Yulgok's life really gives us a big ring! What if a big lyrics were to listen to the story of the black bamboo hanging in the o'juk-hun, where the statue of him is, and spend time thinking about the past? It's going to be a meaningful time with a lover and a child.

춘식이졸귀: Oh, Jung-hun is the place where Yul-gok remains his trace, from the garden to the life of his teacher, and O Jung-hun remains our precious asset. You can take a picture of it on a 5,000 won bill and ㅇ;s where it can be a place for children to be educated.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Seongyojang House of Gangneung nearby is the top choice before you leave Ojukheon House and hit the road.

Seongyojang House of Gangneung

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 2000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 63 Unjeong-gil, Gyeongpo-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon-do

Beginning with "Hwang Jin-yi", which opened a new chapter in Korean historical dramas, Korean film and television works such as "Gong S", "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" and "The Princess' Man" were all filmed in Chuanqiao Village. It is a representative of the local powerful residential buildings 300 years ago, and it is now a well-known Korean drama attraction. After hundreds of years of wind and rain, Chuanqiao Village is still well-preserved. The beautiful curve of the roof blends harmoniously with the surrounding environment, showing the ancient Korean people's idea of connecting with nature. The "boat" in Chuanqiao Village refers to the means of transportation. It is said that Gyeongpo Lake was in front of the gate when Chuanqiao Village was built, so boats must be used for transportation. In the past, Jingpu Lake with a circumference of 12 kilometers was gradually reduced to 4 kilometers in circumference due to the accumulation of sediment for many years, and the depth of the lake center was only one or two meters. Gyeongpo Lake can no longer be seen in Chuanqiaozhuang. Chuanqiao Village has been inhabited by Li Naifan and his descendants. The traditional house style has been well preserved for more than 300 years. It was once selected as one of the top ten most beautiful traditional houses in South Korea by KBS TV station.

Reviews from Real Guests:

꼬깜쓰: A good place to walk quietly♡♡a place to feel the scenery and the feeling and feel satisfied♡♡

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Seongyojang House of Gangneung? Gangneung Gangmun Stay is one of your top choices.

Gangneung Gangmun Stay

The Gangneung Gangmun Stay was recently opened in 2021, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Gangneung-si.

The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Original Chodang Sundudu, Gyeongpo Lake Migratory Bird Habitat and Gangmun Beach.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 2 | Morning

Chamsori Gramophone Museum and Edison Science Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 8000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 393 Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea

The True Sound Museum is made up of the "True Sound Phonograph Museum", which focuses on sound, and the "Edison Science Museum" centered on Edison's inventions. The museum is located in Songjeong-dong, Gangneung City. It was established by curator Sun Chengmu and has a history of more than 30 years. Since the founder of the True Sound Phonograph Edison Museum, Sun Chengmu, started from the Columbia phonograph G241, which was inherited from his late father, despite the difficulties, he has traveled around the world in more than 60 countries and collected more than 5,000 phonographs and speakers, radios and TVs, as well as the inventor of Edison, the king inventions, etc. Edison is the idol in the fate of the curator Sun Chengmu. Two people who have experienced similar growth stages with innate persistence and indomitable will, one became the king of invention who left a great legacy to mankind, and the other became the world's collector. The phonograph and more than a third of Edison's inventions of collector madmen. The True Sound Phonograph Museum displays more than 2,500 exhibits including speakers, phonographs, radios, and televisions, and has a 495-square-meter dedicated music listening room where you can enjoy everything from analog music in the phonograph era to modern DVD digital music. The Edison Science Museum displays three representative inventions of Edison's more than 3,500 inventions, including more than 2,000 Edison inventions and relics including the phonograph, light bulb and projector. In addition, the outdoor car exhibition hall also displays Edison trams, Ford cars made in the 1920s, and phonograph propaganda cars, etc., which cannot be displayed due to lack of space. There are also more than 3,500 collectibles temporarily stored in the collection library. Show to the audience, these collections are arranged in rotation 3-4 times a year. The True Sound Phonograph Museum covers an area of 13,220 square meters. According to the different exhibits, it is divided into four separate exhibition halls and a music appreciation room with an area of more than 330 square meters. On the 3rd floor, there is a view of Gyeongpo Lake. tower. Edison Museum, divided into 1 and 2 floors, is divided into three exhibition areas with different themes according to Edison's inventions, relics, and daily necessities.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Subzero: The museum exhibits were so many and varied that I could see many exhibits, including audio recordings, Edison inventions, film equipment, and it was good to have a lot of big and interesting content. It costs 15,000 won to get all three museums, and it's worth it.

Uhuru: The vintage collections exhibited are really huge! I went with my friends and the staff were very friendly and played the song with a record. There were a lot of collections, including radio, refrigerator, TV, kitchen supplies, so I didn't know how to go.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Chamsori Gramophone Museum and Edison Science Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to Jeongdongjin Sculpture Park.

Jeongdongjin Sculpture Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 5000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 50-10 Jeongdongjin-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea

Located next to Jeongdongjin Beach in Gangwon-do, the sculptures in this park are abstract works, which are very suitable for couples to take pictures.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hotel Tops 10 is the best places.

Hotel Tops 10

A vital part of an ideal vacation is the shopping of course. For the best shopping experience, head into Gangneung for its interesting retail options. Much of the shopping in Gangneung is done in lively marketplaces, they are great opportunities for a glimpse into local life and culture. The most sought-after market is Gangneung Jungang Market (32 minutes driving), a traditional market that sells daily essentials as well as food and seafood. Tourists particularly enjoy a wander through the seafood aisles on the basement level. This is a great place to shop local food specialties and snacks.

Day 3 | Morning

Haslla Art World

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 6000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 1441 Yulgok-ro, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea

Arthur Art World is located in Gangneung, where natural beauty and artistry combine. The art world is designed by 6 artists, and the park is divided into "Pine Tree Courtyard", "Time Square", "Ocean Courtyard" and "Farmland Courtyard". The park houses art galleries and exhibition galleries, museums, shops, hotels, wedding halls, restaurants and bars, cafés, an observatory and an outdoor sculpture park, and is home to an outstanding art collection. There is a puppet-themed exhibition Pinocchio in the museum. Here, art is redefined and it is considered one of the more beautiful places in South Korea. The open-air pavilion is connected to the sea not far away, and the sea breeze blows over, bringing a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Artworld also has hands-on, experiential activities for kids.

Reviews from Real Guests:

SamuelKarleman: After reading the work, it is not bad to have a cup of coffee and see the sea view. The atmosphere is good!

Liliana_: This is very interesting and a lot to see. The Pinocheo exhibition hall and the sculpture park are unique.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Haslla Art World, you can head to Daegwallyeong Natural Recreation Forest, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Daegwallyeong Natural Recreation Forest

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Sun,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 1000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: South Korea, Gangwon-do, Gangneung, Seongsan-myeon, Sampoam-gil, 133

In 1988, South Korea first established a natural cultivation forest. It is a famous pine forest in Korea. Most of the pine trees are as high as 17m, and the circumference of the tree is about 36cm. The clear stream and fluffy lawn provide comfortable accommodation. It is a good attraction for family travel. . Here, you can not only enjoy the forest bath, but also get spiritual comfort.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.