'''Gangneung''' is a city in Gangwon.

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Gangneung is small. You do not need a car or even a motorcycle. It's unlikely that any trip would involve more than a one-hour walk.

Streets in Gangneung have names and signs.

The public bus system is good. It is essential that you be able to read a little Korean AND know the names of local parks, buildings, etc. to be able to read the destinations on the bus. Sometimes one bus number will have two routes; be careful, particularly if boarding near the bus terminal. Fare is a flat 980 won for city routes.

Flagfall for a taxi is 1800 won. You want to be able to speak a little Korean.

If you're at all energetic, a second hand bicycle at 50,000 won isn't a bad idea (weather permitting).

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Beach

- '''Gyeongpodae''' is located 6 km north from the centre of the city. It is a beautiful beach of white sands, perfect for swimming and even fishing. Restaurants around the beach offer fresh fish specialities. Numerous festivals take place at this site. Next to the beach there are many cultural sites.

Museums

- '''Ojukheon Museum''', which is named after a special black bamboo growing in this area, has been the birthplace of the famous Korean scholar Yulgok (1536-1584) and his mother Saimdang(1504-1551). Since 1963 the Ojukheon Museum counts as national cultural heritage No 165. It includes one of the oldest wooden buildings in Korea. Several shrines and old residential buildings deliver insight into the lives of these famous Koreans.

- '''Gangneung Municipal Museum'''shows folklore and antique pieces from the history of the city.

- '''Daegwallyeong Museum''' consists of a revealing collection with more than 1000 pieces and shows the history of Korea.

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Fantastic Festival

  • Spring when flowers bloom and birds cry
  • - '''Gangneung Danoje'''(May 3 ~ May 7 of the lunar calendar every year, mid June): Gangwon-do's largest folk festival was registered in 2000 with UNESCO Intangible Cultural Assets. The city becomes a festive ambience with over 50 official events. The greatest attractions are the Gwanno Mask Play, open-air market with a thousand shops and splendid fireworks.

  • Summer that is bright as the blue sky
  • - '''International Junior Art Festival''', '''IJAF''' for short, is an youth festival which is held annually at Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung, South Korea for four days at the beginning of August. With 300 participants from seven nations and 500 visitors every night, it is considered the biggest international youth festival in South Korea. The festival lasts four days (1.-4. August). Each group performs twice: one performance on the main stage at Gyeongpo Beach, one performance on the sub stage next to the Gangneung Arts Hall in the city. The first evening starts with a big parade of all participants through the city towards the beach. The opening and closing ceremony includes a big fireworks at the beach. During festival days, the participating groups attend several cultural workshops. The festival is free of charge for the participating groups, entrance is free for the audience.

    - '''Gyeongpo Rock Festival''' takes place at Gyeongpo Beach right after the IJAF from 5.-9. August since 2006. This rock festival, first and foremost attracting young people, offers young Korean bands from the Gangneung area a stage for their performances.

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