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Gangwon
Nature province with Seoraksan, Gangneung beaches, and ski resorts.
약 155만 명16,874 km²1955년 (도 설치 현재 명칭)
About Gangwon
Gangwon Province spans dramatic terrain — Seoraksan's granite peaks, Gangneung's famous coffee street, East Sea beaches, and the Olympic ski slopes of Pyeongchang all within one provincial boundary. Korea's premier nature destination.
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Neighborhoods
Seoraksan National Park
Korea's finest national park — granite peaks, waterfalls, and temple valleys
Gangneung Coffee Street
A beachside strip of specialty coffee shops that put Gangneung on the café map
Pyeongchang & High1
2018 Winter Olympics venue and world-class ski resorts at High1 and Vivaldi Park
Jeongdongjin
Iconic East Sea sunrise spot made famous by the Hourglass Park and sunrise train
Local Cuisine
Chودang Soft Tofu
강릉 초당 순두부Silky soft tofu made with East Sea brine — Gangneung's culinary heritage
Hwangtae Haejangguk
황태 해장국Bracing hangover soup made from Inje dried pollack — a mountain tradition
Gondeure Rice
곤드레 밥Pot rice topped with gondeure thistle from Jeongseon's highland fields
Makguksu
막국수Buckwheat noodles served cold with perilla oil — Gangwon's iconic noodle
Seasons
Spring
Apr–May: azaleas on Seoraksan and uncrowded East Sea beaches at their most beautiful.
Summer
Jul–Aug: peak beach season at Gyeongpo and Jumunjin, combined with the Gangneung coffee street.
Autumn
Oct: Seoraksan's autumn foliage rivals anywhere in Asia — cable car and Ulsanbawi trail are unmissable.
Winter
Dec–Feb: world-class skiing at High1 and Vivaldi, and the sunrise train to Jeongdongjin on New Year's.
City Highlights
Best Time to Visit
1-2월(스키) · 7-8월(해수욕) · 10월(단풍)
Must-See Spots
- 설악산 국립공원
- 강릉 경포해변·커피거리
- 평창 스키장
- 정동진 해돋이
Travel Tips
- 겨울 스키는 평창·홍천 추천
- 강릉역에서 KTX 이용 편리
- 동해안 드라이브 코스 일품
Getting There
KTX(강릉 2시간)·고속버스·렌터카 추천