Why go
- City in Gangwon, South Korea.
- Served by Gangneung Airport (K-18) (KAG).
History
Gangneung is a municipal city in the South Korean state of Gangwon, located on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658. Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon State. It has many tourist attractions, such as Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sunrise, and Gyeongpo Beach. The city hosted all the ice events for the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
Where to stay
2 Haean-ro 406beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · seamarqhotel.com
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476 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · skybay.co.kr
145-15 Somok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
194 Toseong-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · instagram.com
307 Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · new.stjohns.co.kr
12 Gyodonggwangjang-ro 100beon-gil, 교1동 Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · russohotel.com
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1 Yulgok-ro 2868beon-gil, Gyo-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · instagram.com
305-19 Ponam-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
13 Geumseong-ro 61beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
1-1, Imyoung-ro, 99beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
19 Haean-ro, Gyeongpo-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
58-12 Hoesan-ro, Gujeong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Indoor
1005-268 Ponam-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
South Korea, Gangwon-do, Gangneung-si, Gyeonggang-ro, 2068-1 KR
8 Seongdeokponam-ro 153beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea · towermotel.southkrhotel.com
Restaurants & places to go
Chicken, Restaurant · Dakgangjeong : Boneless Fried Chicken Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 3-1 금성로13번길, 강릉시, 25543
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00,17:30-22:00; Su off; Mo[3] off Features: step-free access, reservation required · 38 초당순두부길55번길, 강릉시,… · app.catchtable.co.kr
Restaurant · 국내산 생삼겹, 생목살 전문점 / Pork Belly & Pork Neck restaurant. (Korean Pork)
Korean, 장칼국수, 해장냉국수, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00 · 11 하슬라로177번길, 강릉시, 25507 · instagram.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · lotteria.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00
Cafe, Cafe · Cafe cafe · 2040 경강로, 강릉시, 25538 · instagram.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · pizzaalvolo.co.kr
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-21:30 · 11 교동광장로, 강릉시, 25456
떡, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-18:30 · 29 교동광장로, 강릉시, 25456
Pasta, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: delivery
Raw Fish, Restaurant · Raw Fish restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food · 52 명주로, 강릉시, 25528
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Italian, Pasta, Salad, Restaurant · Italian/Pasta restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Meat, Restaurant · Meat restaurant
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
American, Cafe · American cafe
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
순대국밥, Restaurant · 순대국밥 restaurant
Dakgalbi, Restaurant · Dakgalbi restaurant
Korean Food, Restaurant · Korean Food restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · A meat restaurant, sells grilled pork valley and beef brisket. You can also eat poultry.
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 228-34 난설헌로, 강릉시, 25466 · instagram.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · momstouch.co.kr
Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Seafood restaurant
Cafe · cafe · 5 창해로350번길, 강릉시, 25467 · instagram.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Raw Fish, Restaurant · Raw Fish restaurant
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Fish/Seafood restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
252 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Yangyang International Airport (YNY) 39 km to the centre
Gonghang-ro, 42, KR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Juneyao Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Shanghai (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Gangneung Airport (K-18) (KAG) 6 km to the centre
Gangneung, 42, KR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
G 417 Airport 29 km to the centre
Jinbeol, 42, KR
Getting there by ferry
Gangneung ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 7 km from the centre
Gangneung Port Passenger Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.1 km from the centre
울릉 (저동) – 강릉
Ferry route
Gangneung - Ulleung Island (Jeodong Port)
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gangneung Airport (K-18) (KAG); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Gangneung ferry terminal, 7 km); routes include 울릉 (저동) – 강릉, Gangneung - Ulleung Island (Jeodong Port).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gangneung, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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