Gangneung Travel Guide
South Korea
Gangneung is a South Korean city of around 181,000 people on the country’s east coast. Its coastal setting makes it a practical base for exploring the surrounding shoreline, while the city itself offers an alternative to South Korea’s largest urban centres.
Travellers can arrive through Gangneung Airport, the airport serving the city. The nearest named beach is Kyongp'o-haesuyokchang, 6.6 kilometres away, making the coast easy to include in a short stay.
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Weather in Gangneung
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Know before you go
Pays in KRW
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +82
Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in South Korea, and service charges are typically included in the bill at restaurants and hotels. Attempting to tip can sometimes be awkward or even refused. However, there are a few exceptions where small gratuities are appreciated but not expected.
Best time to visit Gangneung
Jan
4°5Feb
6°7Mar
11°7Apr
17°8May
22°8Jun
26°10Jul
30°16Aug
30°15Sep
25°17Oct
19°13Nov
14°5Dec
7°5Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Gangneung
Gangmun Beach
6.2 km away
Songjeong Beach (Gangneung)
6.3 km away
Kyongp'o-haesuyokchang
6.6 km away
Anmok Beach
6.7 km away
Gyeongpo Beach
6.7 km away
Namhangjin Beach
7.1 km away
Sach'on-haesuyokchang
8.5 km away
Yeongjinhaesuyokjang
13.5 km away
Things to do in Gangneung
Gangneung Hockey Centre
stadium arena
3.5 km
Спортивная арена Университета Квандон
stadium arena
1.5 km
강릉종합운동장
soccer stadium
3 km
Parco Olimpico di Gangneung
park
3.4 km
오죽헌
historic site
3 km
옥천동
park
2.2 km
Gyeongpo Provincial Park
park
4.2 km
강릉원주대학교 해람문화관
music venue
2.1 km
Getting there
Gangneung Airport · 6.5 km
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