Newtro Gangneung trip full of experiences
'Newtro' hotspots abound in Gangneung, perfect for an experiential trip! The first stop, Gangneung Myeongju-dong Street, is a place where traces of time remain in old alleys, now revitalized into a popular area. You can enjoy trying on modern-era costumes and roaming the alleys as if a drama protagonist, or spend time at cafes and small museums or cultural spaces that retain their old appearance with minimal remodeling. The next course is the Gangneung Curling Center, a legacy of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics! At the curling center, you can enjoy fun curling experiences and skating. Experience a craft brewery at the Birdnamu Brewery, converted from an old makgeolli brewery, and enjoy a glass of handmade beer with Gangneung flavors. How about riding a rail bike next to the refreshing sea the following day? It is also recommended to explore the newly developed Gangneung Wolhwa Street and enjoy delicious snacks at Gangneung Central Market.
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Day 1
강릉 명주동 거리 〉
명주동은 과거 고려 시대부터 행정과 문화의 중심지 였으며, 현재는 과거의 모습과 현재의 모습이 조화를 이룬 뉴트로 관광지로 인기를 얻고 있다. 명주예술마당, 햇살박물관,작은공연장,강릉커피축제,명주프리마켓 등 각종 콘서트와 공연을 열어 많은 관광객들이 방문하고 있다.
강릉컬링센터 - 컬링체험 〉
강릉 컬링센터는 2018 평창동계올림픽·패럴림픽에서 세계인의 이목과 전 국민의 관심을 한몸에 받은 빙상경기들이 개최됐던 곳이다. 현재는 이곳에서 신나는 스케이팅과 컬링 체험을 즐길 수 있다.
Beodnammu Brewery 〉
★4.4(868)Beodnammu Brewery is located at a site that was once a traditional makgeolli brewery with a long history in Gangneung. The Gangneung Hapdong Brewery, which closed in 1926, was reborn in 2015 as Beodnammu Brewery. At Beodnammu Brewery, beers with a strong Gangneung feel are made using ingredients such as rice, chrysanthemum, pine needles, and ojuk to create the Korean-flavored 'Gangneung Beer.' It is known as a unique travel attraction in Gangneung.
Day 2
정동진 레일바이크 〉
‘정동진레일바이크’는 강원도 여행의 백미로 손꼽히며 많은 관광객이 찾고 있는 레저스포츠이다. 정동진레일바이크는 정동진역을 출발해 전 구간 시원한 바닷바람을 느끼며 바다 경치를 즐길 수 있도록 운행되며 커플 또는 가족 관광객들에게 특별한 추억을 만들어준다.
Gangneung Wolhwa Street 〉
The ‘Namdaecheon Wolhwajeong legend,’ which is also the motif of Chunhyangjeon, has been reborn as ‘Wolhwa Street,’ filled not with ancient legends but with love stories of all people living today. Wolhwa Street, reborn as a sacred place of love, is now all about love. The Namdaecheon Wolhwajeong legend is a touching love story between a man and a woman featuring ‘Muwollang’ and ‘Yeonhwa Buin,’ the parents of Kim Juwon, ancestor of the Gangneung Kim clan during the Silla period. Muwollang, appointed from Gyeongju to Gangneung (formerly Myeongju) during King Jinpyeong's reign, fell in love with Yeonhwa, daughter of a local lord. However, after being ordered back to Gyeongju, Muwollang forgot Yeonhwa, who, under pressure to marry another, sent a letter via a carp to the sea. Meanwhile, Muwollang, after stopping at a market due to his mother's illness, bought a carp, and upon opening its belly found Yeonhwa’s letter. He hurried back to Gangneung, and with the parents’ approval recognizing the divine sincerity of their love, they finally became a married couple. (Source: Digital Gangneung Culture Encyclopedia)
Gangneung Central Market 〉
Gangneung Central Market is a representative traditional market located in the Seongnam-dong area of Gangneung-si. It was registered and opened on January 18, 1980, and has been actively operating since then. To the east lies Dongbu Market, and to the west is Seobu Market; as the third market to open following these two, it serves as a core commercial area fulfilling the central distribution function of Gangneung city. Nearby is Seongnam Market, composed of individual stores, and institutions such as the Livestock Cooperative, Nonghyup Mart, and Saemaeul Geumgo are concentrated here, closely connecting the local commercial district. Especially, a variety of street stalls line the roads and alleys, trading local specialties actively throughout the four seasons, allowing you to feel the vitality of a traditional market. The greatest feature of Central Market is that it fully preserves the local character of the Gangneung region. It is a market visited not only by citizens living in downtown Gangneung but also by residents of nearby East Sea coastal farming and fishing villages. Various items including agricultural and marine products, dried seafood, and Gangneung specialty ingredients circulate here, playing a central role in the local economy. During the annual Gangneung Dano Festival, the area around Namdaecheon Danojang near the market fills with a festive atmosphere, becoming even livelier as a traditional market at the heart of the Yeongdong region where various products and people gather from across the country. If you want to experience the life and culture of Gangneung in a space where tradition and modernity blend, Central Market is one of the must-visit travel destinations.
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