A 'Newtro' Gangneung Trip Filled with Diverse Experiences!

Set off on an experiential trip to Gangneung, a city brimming with trendy 'newtro' hot spots! The first stop, Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets, is an area where fresh energy breathes new life into historic alleys preserving the traces of time. You can dress up in modern-era vintage costumes and stroll through the alleys like a drama protagonist, or spend time in cozy museums, cultural spaces, and cafes renovated with minimal changes to keep their vintage charm. The next stop is the Gangneung Curling Centre, home to the glory of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics! Here, you can try exciting curling experiences and enjoy ice skating. Then, visit Budnamu Brewery, a craft beer brewery remodeled from an old makgeolli (rice wine) factory, to tour the facility and sip a glass of craft beer infused with Gangneung's unique flavors. The next day, how about riding a railbike alongside the cool, refreshing sea? We also recommend exploring the newly developed Gangneung Wolhwa Street and treating yourself to delicious snacks at Gangneung Jungang Market.

Along the way

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   Gangneung Myeongju-dong Streets

   강릉 명주동 거리

   Myeongju-dong has been a center of administration and culture since the Goryeo Dynasty, and today it is gaining popularity as a newtro tourist destination where the past and present blend in harmony. Many visitors come here for various concerts and performances hosted at venues such as Myeongju Art Center, Haetsal Museum, and Small Theater, as well as events like the Gangneung Coffee Festival and Myeongju Flea Market.MoreLess

   

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   Gangneung Curling Centre - Curling Experience

   강릉컬링센터 - 컬링체험

   The Gangneung Curling Centre is where ice sports competitions captivated global audiences and the entire nation during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Today, visitors can enjoy exciting ice skating and curling experiences here.MoreLess

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   Budnamu Brewery - Craft Beer Brewery Experience

   버드나무 브루어리 - 수제맥주양조장체험

   Budnamu Brewery, showing the gentle traces of time, was once a takju (unrefined rice wine) factory. Graduates of Susubori Academy, a brewing education institute co-founded by Kyonggi University and the Foundation of Agri. Tech. Commercialization & Transfer, revived the abandoned Gangneung Takju Factory in 2015. At Budnamu Brewery, uniquely Gangneung-style beers that embody the local spirit are brewed, making it one of the city's top hot spots.MoreLess

   

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   Jeongdongjin Railbike

   정동진 레일바이크

   Jeongdongjin Railbike is a leisure sport considered one of the highlights of traveling in Gangwon-do and attracts many tourists. Starting from Jeongdongjin Station, the railbike runs along the coast, allowing riders to feel the cool sea breeze and take in ocean views throughout the route, creating special memories for couples and families.MoreLess

   

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   Gangneung Wolhwa Street

   강릉 월화거리

   The 'Legend of Wolhwajeong Pavilion at Namdaecheon Stream,' which also served as the motif for Chunhyangjeon, has been reborn as 'Wolhwa Street.' It is now filled with modern love stories of people living today rather than remaining just a thousand-year-old tale. Set off on a journey to Wolhwa Street, reborn as a holy land of love.MoreLess

   

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   Gangneung Jungang Market

   강릉 중앙시장

   Located in Seongnam-dong, Gangneung-si, Jungang Market is a traditional public market registered and opened on January 18, 1980. It was the third market to open in downtown Gangneung, following Dongbu Market to the east and Seobu Market to the west, and continues to thrive while functioning fully as a core distribution market. The market comprises a dense mix of general public market arcades, Livestock Cooperatives (Chukhyup) and Agricultural Cooperatives (Nonghyup) marts, independent retail shops, stalls, and entertainment venues. Street vendors line the alleys and roadsides trading local specialties year-round, invigorating distribution. Jungang Market's primary distinct feature is its strong local character and active trade in regional specialties, attracting residents of downtown Gangneung as well as people from rural and fishing communities along the East Coast. MoreLess

   

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