🏖️ Gangneung is not all about sandy beaches and blue seas! Things you can do in Gangneung during the winter! ☃️

🏖️ Nestled on South Korea's East coast, Gangneung is renowned for its stunning beaches, drawing many visitors during the hot summer days. However, this city has a lot more to offer than just pretty beaches, as it is an ideal retreat during the winter season as well. Here are a few things you can enjoy in Gangneung during the winter. ☃️

Watch an Ice Hockey Match 🏒

Beyond the shore, experience the thrill of ice hockey, a physically intense sport gaining popularity in Korea after the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. 🏒

BTS Bus Stop 🚏

Known as the "Bangtan Bus Stop," this bus stop located on Hyangho Beach has gained fame after it was featured in BTS' “Spring Day” music video. 🚌

Have a Cup of Coffee at Anmok Cafe Street ☕

Anmok Cafe Street has been a hub of coffee expertise since the 1980s. As the "City of Coffee," Gangneung laid the basis of modern coffee culture in Korea, now hosting an annual coffee festival and supporting coffee artisans. ☕

The Gangneung Coffee Street, with over 30 beachfront cafes, offers stunning sea views and unique coffee-flavored specialties.☕

Visit Jungang Market 🍗

🍗 Delve into Gangwon-do’s Jungang Market, a representative traditional market that existed ever since the 1980’s.

Divided into a traditional market and an underground fishery market, it provides insights into local life. Indulge in delectable street food and taste the renowned Baenni fried chicken and the traditional Korean pancakes. 🍗

Visit Haslla Art World 🎭

If you are an art lover, you should definitely stop by Haslla Art World. This museum is not your basic, sometimes boring, typical museum, as it displays rather interesting and entertaining artworks. 🎭

These creations vary from kinetic art works, installation art and sculptures, to pieces that can be manipulated and played with, this way inviting the audience to participate in the experience. 🤩