mountain pass
Daegwallyeong Pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
13 km · about 25 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGangwon-do
Gangneung
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
About Gangneung
Gangneung is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gujeong, 49km from Hwanseon Cave.
Gangneung is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, with about 210,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gujeong, about 4 km away.
Gangneung (Korean: 강릉; Korean pronunciation: [kaŋ.nɯŋ]) is a municipal city in the South Korean state of Gangwon, located on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658 (as of 2017). Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon State. It has many tourist attractions, such asRead more
Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sunrise, and Gyeongpo Beach. The city hosted all the ice events for the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gangneung?
Within an hour or so of Gangneung: Daegwallyeong Pass (13 km), Hwanseon Cave (49 km), Seoraksan National Park (54 km), Hangyeryeong Pass (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Gangneung?
The nearest famous roads are Daegwallyeong Pass, Hangyeryeong Pass and Misiryeong Pass.
Where is Gangneung?
Gangneung is in Gangwon-do, South Korea, about 4 km from Gujeong.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 208,161
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gangwon-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.7527, 128.8724
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Gangneung
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Hwanseon Cave
One of Asia's largest limestone caves, with 6.5 km of passages, underground waterfalls and vast chambers. A steep 1.3 km climb or a monorail carries visitors from the car park to the entrance.
49 km · about 55 min drive
national park
Seoraksan National Park
South Korea's most spectacular national park with jagged granite peaks, autumn foliage, Buddhist temples, and the famous Ulsanbawi Rock.
54 km · about 65 min drive
mountain pass
Hangyeryeong Pass
A 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
56 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
Inje Speedium
Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Gangneung
- Right hereDaegwallyeong PassHistoric 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
- 56 kmHangyeryeong PassA 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
- 64 kmMisiryeong PassThe old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
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