Introducing Gangneung
Gangneung is the largest city on the northeast coast of Korea and hosts an annual Dano Festival, held for the past 400 years. It is the gateway to Jeongdongjin beach, Odaesan National Park and Korea’s top ski resort, YongPyong. It’s also pretty in itself, with a lagoon, beach, ‘tofu town’ and more.
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The main tourist information centre (640 4414; www.gntour.go.kr; 8am-10pm) is near the bus terminal and there is a smaller booth in front of the train station. They have both English- and Japanese-speaking staff.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: South Korea suggested itinerary
by pskully 28 July 2011
I do agree with *JasonInJapan* about stopping in Gangneung, but if you're especially pressed for time it seems that a direct bus Sokcho…
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Re: South Korea suggested itinerary
by JasonInJapan 26 July 2011
I agree with *pskully* above about taking public transport. I've taken buses all over the country and they've always been very comfortable…
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Re: Hiking Trip
by JasonInJapan 24 July 2011
1) Being able to speak Korean would obviously help, but it's not necessary at all. There are many foreigners living here that only speak…
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