On the eastern portion of the Korean peninsula, looking
over the East Sea lays one of Korea¡¯s most well known
Tourist destinations, Gangneung. Such cultural treasures
as Daegwallyeong and Odaesan can be found here. Dating
back to the Goryeo Dynasty, this city in Gangwon province
has played a very important role. Presently, in Gangneung,
we can still see Gangneung Confucian School, Gaeksamun,
and Ojukheon, as well as many other cultural relics. The
Dano Festival, dating back centuries, has become one of
Gangwon provinces most famous festivals. From the well
developed highways and railways, to the convenient local
transportation, it is an ease to travel from Seoul to
Gangneung. When traveling by express bus from Seoul to
Gangneung it takes approximately 3 hours, while by airplane
it is merely a 1 hour flight. Some of the most well known
tourist spots in Gangneung include: Gyeongpo Pavillion,
Gyeongpo Lake, Gyeongpo Beach, Ohdaesan Sogeumgang, Jumunjin
Beach, Jumunjin Harbor, Chamsori Gramophone Edison Museum,
Seonkyojang (mission), Ojukheon Residence, Ohjukheon
Municipal Museum, Unification Park, Jeongdongjin, and
Gangneung Confucian School. With plenty of things to see,
Gangneung is the ideal tourist destination all year round.
Accommodations in Gangneung
Being that Gangneung is such a popular tourist destination,
there are a variety of hotels and motels to choose from.
The area with the most hotels is near Gyeongpo and Jeongdongjin
Beaches.
Transportation
There are many methods of transportation that can be used
to get to Gangneung. However, in regards to cost and time,
the express bus is your best bet with only a 3-hour drive.
If you wish to fly into Gangneung, it is only a 1-hour
ride with one additional hour for your ride from the airport
to the main Gangneung area (totaling a 2-hour trip). The
trip by train is slightly longer with a travel time of
6 to 8 hours. Most people opt for the night train and
sleep on the way and arrive just in time to see the famous
sunrise at Jeongdongjin Beach. When traveling by train,
you can depart from Seoul¡¯s Cheongnyangni Station. Depending
on the day, there are usually 4~9 trains departing for
the Gangneung area. Gangneung¡¯s Gyeongpo Lake is in the
center of the tourist area. There are many local buses
that will help make your trip more convenient. Stop off
at the Gangneung Tourist Information Center for more information.
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