Gangneung
About 2 hr by train from Seoul
An East Sea beach city with a coffee street and a sunrise ritual.
Why locals go
Sunrise and seafood on the KTX.
Visiting Seoul?
At 2 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Seoul for your flight home.
What to book
- Anmok Coffee Street
- Jeongdongjin sunrise
- Gyeongpo Beach
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunrise at Jeongdongjin
- Seaside hotel
With friends
- Beach day at Gyeongpo
- Raw fish dinner at Jumunjin market
When to go
Year-round, beaches July to August.