Gangneung
Gangneung is the coffee capital of Korea's east coast, with over 100 cafes lining Anmok Beach alone. The city hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics ice events and preserves Ojukheon, the birthplace of scholar Yulgok, in a serene Joseon-era estate.
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Best Time to Visit
July to August for beach season, or December to February for winter sports at nearby Alpensia and the Gangneung Coffee Festival
From Seoul
KTX ~2h
Local Food
Chodang Sundubu (Soft Tofu), Coffee
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