mountain pass
Daegwallyeong Pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
Gangneung is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gujeong, 49km from Hwanseon Cave.
Gangneung is a city located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. With a population of 208,161, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gangneung sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gangneung to your route.
Gangneung (Korean: 강릉; Korean pronunciation: [kaŋ.nɯŋ]) is a municipal city in the South Korean state of Gangwon, located on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658 (as of 2017). Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon State. It has many tourist attractions, such asRead more
Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sunrise, and Gyeongpo Beach. The city hosted all the ice events for the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
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Gangneung is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 37.7527 latitude, 128.8724 longitude.
Gangneung has a population of approximately 208,161 people, making it a city in South Korea.
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mountain pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
One of Asia's largest limestone caves, with 6.5 km of passages, underground waterfalls and vast chambers. A steep 1.3 km climb or a monorail carries visitors from the car park to the entrance.
49 km · about 55 min drive
national park
South Korea's most spectacular national park with jagged granite peaks, autumn foliage, Buddhist temples, and the famous Ulsanbawi Rock.
54 km · about 65 min drive
mountain pass
A 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
56 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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