Gangwon
강원도
2 Nights · 3 Days · Sokcho · Gangneung (Chuncheon optional)
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Schedule Details
Sokcho · Seoraksan · Naksansa
Arrive at Gangneung by KTX
Approx. 1 hr 40 min from Seoul · Charter bus from Gangneung Station to Sokcho approx. 1 hour
Seoraksan Cable Car · Sinheungsa (Seoraksan National Park)
Gwongeumseong Cable Car · 09:00~17:00 · Approx. 1.5 hours · Views of Ulsanbawi Rock · Sinheungsa Bronze Bell Buddha free to view · Peak autumn foliage (October) · Winter snowscapes · Summer valley streams
Naksansa (Naksansa)
Clifftop temple overlooking the East Sea · 04:30~19:00 · Approx. 1 hour · Haesuguaneum Statue · Hongnyeonam sunrise spot · East Sea panorama from Uisangdae · 30 min south of Sokcho
Sokcho Jungang Market · Street Food
Manseok Dak-gangjeong (spicy fried chicken) — famous for its queue · Sokcho Tourism & Fisheries Market sashimi also recommended
Gangneung Coffee · Jumunjin · Seaside
Jumunjin Port (Jumunjin-hang)
Largest fishing port on the East Coast · BTS album photo spot bus stop · Approx. 1 hour · 40 min south of Sokcho
Gangneung Anmok Café Street
Korea's number one coffee destination · Rows of ocean-view cafés · Approx. 1 hour · Terarosa and Bohemian are well known
Chodang Sundubu Lunch
Sundubu (soft tofu) alley in Gangneung's Chodang-dong · Tofu made with seawater brine · Original Chodang Sundubu recommended
Gyeongpodae Beach · Gyeongpo Lake
Gangneung's representative beach · Free · Stroll around Gyeongpo Lake · Swimming in summer / beach walk in winter · Approx. 1 hour
Jeongdongjin Sunset (Jeongdongjin)
Filming location of drama Sandglass · Sunrise spot (early morning visit recommended) · Coastal railway station photo spot · Approx. 30 min from Gangneung
Gangneung Culture · Pyeongchang Olympics · Departure
Ojukheon (Ojukheon)
Birthplace of Yulgok Yi I and Shin Saimdang · 09:00~18:00 · Approx. 1 hour · Photo spot in the ojuk (black bamboo) garden
Pyeongchang Olympic Memorial Hall (Pyeongchangolympic Ginyeomgwan)
2018 Winter Olympics memorial hall · Free · 10:00~19:00 (closed Mondays) · Approx. 1 hour · Near Alpensia and Yongpyong Resort · Winter ski season (Dec–Mar): Yongpyong lift available / rentals and lessons extra
Transfer to Next Destination
KTX from Gangneung Station to Seoul or next module · Approx. 1 hr 40 min
Highlights
Tourist Attractions of This Region
Seoraksan Cable Car · Sinheungsa
Seoraksan Gwongeumseong · 09:00~17:00 · Autumn foliage · Winter snowscapes
Naksansa (Naksansa)
Clifftop East Sea temple · 04:30~19:00 · Haesuguaneum Statue · Hongnyeonam · Sunrise spot
Sokcho Jungang Market
Snow crab · Squid sundae · Dak-gangjeong · Manseok Dak-gangjeong famous
Jumunjin Port (Jumunjin-hang)
Largest East Coast fishing port · BTS photo spot · Fish market
Gangneung Anmok Café Street
Korea's top coffee destination · Ocean-view cafés
Gyeongpodae Beach · Gyeongpo Lake
Gangneung's main beach · Swimming in summer / walking in winter
Jeongdongjin (Jeongdongjin)
Sandglass filming location · Sunrise spot · Sigan Museum ₩10,000
Ojukheon (Ojukheon)
Birthplace of Shin Saimdang and Yulgok Yi I · 09:00~18:00
Pyeongchang Olympic Memorial Hall
2018 Winter Olympics · 10:00~19:00 · Closed Mondays
Yongpyong Ski Resort (Winter)
Ski season Dec–Mar · 28 slopes · Rentals and lessons extra
Chuncheon Dak-galbi + Nami Island
Winter Sonata pilgrimage site · Dak-galbi from ₩15,000 · 1.5 hours from Gangneung
Taste of Korea
Food Guide
Local Restaurant Guide
Sokcho Snow Crab
📍Sokcho · Jangsa Port
Squid Sundae · Spicy Squid
📍Sokcho Market specialty
Gangneung Chodang Sundubu
📍Chodang-dong Sundubu Alley
Gangneung Coffee
📍Anmok Café Street specialty roasters
Getting There
Transport Info
Transport Details
From
Seoul
To
Gangwon
Accommodation
3-star or above hotel
Travel Tips & Notes
Gangwon's highlights are Gyeongpodae and Jumunjin beaches in summer (July–August) and Yongpyong/Alpensia skiing in winter (December–March). Prices rise sharply during peak season, so spring (cherry blossoms) and autumn (foliage) are recommended. If adding a winter ski day, allow one full day (lift + rental + lessons total ₩150,000–200,000). A pre-dawn visit is required to catch the sunrise at Naksansa. Adding Chuncheon (dak-galbi + Nami Island) requires an extra 1.5 hours from Gangneung.
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강원도 — experience the beauty together
2 Nights · 3 Days across Sokcho · Gangneung (Chuncheon optional)
Curated for Sri Lankan families & friends · Fully guided · Custom group sizes