# Things to see in Gangneung (South Korea): 20 places and when to go

> Gangneung is a city in South Korea with around 181,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Mountains (9), History (2). The best known are Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium, Mona Yongpyong and Olympic Sliding Centre. The best time to come is April to May and September to October; also possible: November to March, June and August. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/gangneung/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** South Korea · 37.7559, 128.8962
- **Population:** About 181,000
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/naturaleza/) (11) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/montana/) (9) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/historia/) (2) · [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/nieve/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/espiritual/) (2) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/playa/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to May and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March, June and August.
- **Nearest airport:** GMP Seoul, 187 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Barwangsan, at 1,458 m.

## What to see in Gangneung

The places in and around Gangneung, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/pyeongchang-olympics-memorial-hall/): Olympic Stadium in South Korea · 19 km
- [Mona Yongpyong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/yongpyong-resort/): Ski resort in South Korea · 24 km
- [Olympic Sliding Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/alpensia-ski-resort/): Sports venue in Daegwallyeong, South Korea · 23 km
- [Odaesan National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/odaesan-national-park/): Park in South Korea · 26 km
- [Woljeongsa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/woljeongsa/): Buddhist temple in Pyeongchang, South Korea · 27 km
- [Sangwonsa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/sangwonsa/): Buddhist temple in South Korea · 29 km
- [Barwangsan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/balwangsan/): Mountain in South Korea · 26 km
- [Jumunjin Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/jumunjin-beach/): Beach · 18 km
- [Tongdae-san](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/dongdaesan/): Mountain in South Korea · 26 km
- [Turi-bong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/duribong/): Summit · 18 km
- [Turo-bong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/durobong/): Summit · 29 km
- [Gonsinbong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/gonsinbong/): Mountain in South Korea · 14 km
- [Kurami-onch'on](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/gurami-hot-spring/): Hot spring bath · 11 km
- [Kyongp'o-haesuyokchang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/gyeongpo-beach/): Beach in South Korea · 5.5 km
- [Hwaran-bong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/hwaranbong/): Mountain in South Korea · 17 km
- [Manwolsan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/manwolsan/): Mountain in Gangwon Province, South Korea · 28 km
- [Neunggyeongbong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/neunggyeongbong/): Summit · 15 km
- [Soktu-bong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/seokdubong/): Summit · 18 km
- [Haslla Art World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/haslla-art-world/): With kids · 11 km
- [Seongyojang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/seongyojang-house-of-gangneung/): History · 3.5 km

## When to go to Gangneung

The best time to visit Gangneung is **April to May and September to October**; also possible: November to March, June and August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 40 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 36 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 59 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 02 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 36 |
| July | Better not | 14 h 22 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 28 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 11 h |
| November | Possible | 9 h 55 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 24 |

In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. In September, 18 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Gangneung

The nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, Seoul), 187 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.7559%2C128.8962)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.7559%2C128.8962)

## Other towns nearby

- [Sokcho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/sokcho/): 23 places · 57 km
- [Wonju](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/wonju/): 7 places · 95 km
- [Chuncheon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/chuncheon/): 13 places · 103 km
- [Seongnam](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/seongnam/): 29 places · 159 km
- [Seoul](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/seul/): 57 places · 169 km
- [Cheongju](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/cheongju/): 26 places · 175 km

And all of South Korea, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Gangneung?

The best known: [Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/pyeongchang-olympics-memorial-hall/), [Mona Yongpyong](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/yongpyong-resort/), [Olympic Sliding Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/alpensia-ski-resort/), [Odaesan National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/odaesan-national-park/), [Woljeongsa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/corea-del-sur/woljeongsa/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Gangneung?

April to May and September to October; also possible: November to March, June and August. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.

### How do you get to Gangneung?

The nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 187 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.7559%2C128.8962) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Gangneung as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).