Gangwon — visual guide

Gangwon Travel Guide

Mountain and coast — Korea’s outdoor heartland. Forest healing, east-sea sunrises, and ski resorts within a few hours of Seoul.

Best season

Autumn · Winter (ski)

Airport access

KTX to Gangneung 2h from Seoul

Pace

DEEP 2–3 day for coast + mountain

Must see

Iconic stops that define the region.

d.forest (강아지숲)
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d.forest

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Hwajinpo Beach (화진포해수욕장)
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Hwajinpo Beach

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Sandglass Park (모래시계공원)
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Sandglass Park

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Hwangji Pond (황지연못)
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Hwangji Pond

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Uisangdae Pavilion (낙산사 의상대)
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Uisangdae Pavilion

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Castle at Hwajinpo (화진포의 성(김일성별장))
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Castle at Hwajinpo

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Daejinhang Port (대진항)
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Daejinhang Port

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Namaehang Port (남애항)
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Namaehang Port

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Chuam Beach (추암해변)
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Chuam Beach

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Local vibe

Neighborhoods where the region feels most like itself.

Quiet picks

Less crowded alternatives with strong character.

More to explore

132+ more places worth your time in Gangwon.

Jukseoru Pavilion (삼척 죽서루)
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Jukseoru Pavilion

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Gamchusa Temple (감추사)
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Gamchusa Temple

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Daejin Beach (대진 해수욕장)
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Daejin Beach

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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High Healing 1 (하이힐링원)
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High Healing 1

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Romyzian Garden (로미지안 가든)
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Romyzian Garden

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Haslla Art World (하슬라아트월드)
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Haslla Art World

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Seorak Beach (설악해수욕장)
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Local favorite

Seorak Beach

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Hujin Harbor (후진항)
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Hujin Harbor

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Susan Harbor (수산항)
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Susan Harbor

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Samyang Roundhill (삼양라운드힐 )
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Samyang Roundhill

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Seongyojang House (강릉 선교장)
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Local favorite

Seongyojang House

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Cheongchoho Lake (청초호)
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Cheongchoho Lake

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Sokcho Eye (속초해수욕장 대관람차(속초아이))
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Local favorite

Sokcho Eye

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Nami Island (남이섬)
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Tourist landmark

Nami Island

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Jade Garden (제이드가든)
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Jade Garden

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Namdaecheon Stream (남대천(강릉))
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Namdaecheon Stream

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Teddy Bear Farm (테디베어팜)
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Teddy Bear Farm

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Pungsuwon Museum (풍수원유물전시관)
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Pungsuwon Museum

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Youngwol Y Park (젊은달와이파크)
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Youngwol Y Park

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Forest Museum (숲박물관)
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Forest Museum

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Pencil Museum (연필뮤지엄)
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Pencil Museum

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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INART Pyeongchang (이나트(INART) 평창)
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INART Pyeongchang

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Museum X (뮤지엄엑스)
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Museum X

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Alpaca World (알파카월드)
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Local favorite

Alpaca World

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Anbandegi Village (안반데기 마을)
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Local favorite

Anbandegi Village

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Hajodae Beach (하조대해수욕장)
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Local favorite

Hajodae Beach

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Sokcho Beach (속초해수욕장)
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Gangwon

Tourist landmark

Sokcho Beach

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Sacheonjin Port (사천진항)
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Local favorite

Sacheonjin Port

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Noam Tunnel (노암터널)
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Local favorite

Noam Tunnel

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Jumunjin Port (주문진항)
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Local favorite

Jumunjin Port

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Naksan Beach (낙산해수욕장)
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Gangwon

Tourist landmark

Naksan Beach

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Alpensia Resort (알펜시아 리조트)
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Alpensia Resort

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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High1 Wellness (하이원 리조트)
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High1 Wellness

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Garam Resort (가람리조트)
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Garam Resort

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Sokcho Museum (속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌)
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Local favorite

Sokcho Museum

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)
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Local favorite

Heonhwa-ro Road

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)
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Local favorite

Ojukheon House

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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Seorak Pine Resort (설악파인리조트)
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Gangwon

Local favorite

Seorak Pine Resort

Why go: Iconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

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