About this itinerary
Gangneung is known for its markets and long-running local eateries, which makes it a great city to eat your way through on foot. This itinerary centers on places like Gangneung Dongbu Market, Gangneung Wolhwa Street, Gangneung Jungang Market, and every meal is a short walk from the stop before it.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 3 hr 40 min by AREX and KTX. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 3 nights in Gangneung and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Gangneung Dongbu Market, Gangneung Wolhwa Street, Gangneung Jungang Market. Lunch at Gidung Chamhanu, dinner at Duesis.
Day 2: Jumunjin Port, Happy Hour Cruise, Jumunjin Maritime Museum, Jumunjin Fish Market, Jumun-ri Village. Lunch at Silbi Saengseon-gui Main Branch Small House, dinner at Haegwang Hoe Restaurant.
Day 3: Gangneung Agricultural Products Wholesale Market, Gangnam Football Park, Gangneung City Gangnam Football Park, Animal Story Gangneung, Gangneung Education and Culture Hall. Lunch at Yugwang Hoegwan 1-hojeom, dinner at Seongnamkalguksu.
Day 4: Gyeongpo Aquarium, ARTE MUSEUM Gangneung. Lunch at Gangneung Jjamppong Sundubu Donghwa Garden Main Branch. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some market stalls close by late afternoon, so earlier is better. Go a little hungry and share small plates at several places.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Seoul Station → Gangneung StationKTX
Route on Google Maps →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Gangneung StationView on Map강릉역
Hannon-e Bada PensionView on Map한눈에바다펜션
₩104,000 (US$74.7)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hannon-e Bada PensionView on Map한눈에바다펜션
Happy Hour CruiseView on Map해피아워크루즈
Silbi Saengseon-gui Main Branch Small HouseView on Map실비생선구이 본점 작은집
₩36,000 (US$25.9)A grilled fish restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Jumunjin Fish Market. Grilled fish (saengseon-gui): Fish such as mackerel, hairtail, yellow croaker or Spanish mackerel, salted and grilled or pan-fried. Rated 4.1 on Google Maps (877 reviews).
Haegwang Hoe RestaurantView on Map해광횟집
₩113,000 (US$81.2)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant right by Jumunjin Maritime Museum.
Hannon-e Bada PensionView on Map한눈에바다펜션
Gangneung Agricultural Products Wholesale MarketView on Map강릉 농산물도매시장
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Animal Story GangneungView on Map애니멀스토리(강릉)
KaperaumView on Map카페라움
A café about a 7-minute walk from Wolhwa Street. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩2,500, Espresso ₩2,500. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
SeongnamkalguksuView on Map성남칼국수
₩6,000 (US$4.3)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant about a 6-minute walk from Wolhwa Street. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩3,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Hannon-e Bada PensionView on Map한눈에바다펜션
₩104,000 (US$74.7)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hannon-e Bada PensionView on Map한눈에바다펜션
Gangneung Jjamppong Sundubu Donghwa Garden Main BranchView on Map강릉짬뽕순두부 동화가든 본점
₩22,000 (US$15.8)Gangneung StationView on Map강릉역
Gangneung Station → Seoul StationKTX
Route on Google Maps →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
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| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 4-day trip to Gangneung cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩385,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩267,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩681,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Gangneung?
Take AREX and KTX — about 3 hr 40 min in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Gangneung without a car?
Yes. 21 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Gangneung?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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