Gangneung
강릉
Gangwon
Beach Full day ₩₩
East coast beach + the original Korean coffee street.
Gyeongpo Beach for the East Sea, Anmok Beach for the seaside coffee street that started Korea's specialty coffee culture (Bohemian was the founder). Late-night Jumunjin Port market for raw fish. KTX makes it a feasible single-day round trip; many visitors stay overnight.
Transport KTX from Seoul Station to Gangneung Station, ~2h direct.
Round trip ~2 hours each way
Cost ₩₩
Best season Summer beach, late autumn coffee weather