Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)
Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리)
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visitgangneung.net: Visit site
Having gained much attention for coffee expertise through Animok Cafe Street since the 1980s, Gangneung in Gangwon State is the first local district in Korea to host a coffee festival and support coffee artisans as well as promote development of coffee related facilities and content such as coffee museum, coffee street, coffee factory, barista academy, and more. With almost all coffee shops in the area roasting their own coffee beans, Gangneung is well-recognized as the “city of coffee.”
– Address : 20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
Gangneung Anmok Tourist Center +82-33-640-4928
– Operating Hours
Varies by store
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Anmokhaebyeon Beach (안목해변)
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anmokbeach.co.kr: Visit site
Anmokhaebyeon Beach spans over 500 meters in length and covers an area of 20,000 square meters. The beach is often packed with families on vacation. Right in front of the beach is Anmokhang Port, where around 23 fishing boats can be moored to unload their catch throughout the year. The place has also become more popular since the main street along the beach earned the reputation as a “coffee street.”
⊙ Aranaby Zipline (아라나비(스카이 어촌체험))
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aranaby.com: Visit site
Aranaby Zipline offers a thrilling ride over the ocean from a 20 meter-high tower. Popular as an eco-tourism activity, ziplines can be enjoyed year-round by people of various ages. The Aranaby Zipline connects Anmokhaebyeon Beach, famous for its coffee street, with Namhangjin. The facilty also offers a Sky Bike, a unique experince like riding a bicycle over the ocean.
⊙ Songjeonghaebyeon Beach (송정해변(송정해수욕장))
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www.gn.go.kr: Visit site
The beach is located in Songjeong-dong with white sand, a length of 700 meters, and an area of 25,000㎡. The surrounding area is famous for its pine forests. It is said that when Choi Mun-han, the wife of King Chungsuk of Goryeo, came to Gangneung from Songdo, he brought 8 pine trees and planted them here. There is also the world’s largest Charmsori Gramophone and Audio Museum, making it a great place to enjoy the summer and music. Visitors can also stay in the surrounding area, and accommodation facilities such as inns and hotels, are available in the Gyeongpo or downtown area.
⊙ Solbaram Bridge (솔바람다리)
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www.gn.go.kr: Visit site
Solbaram Bridge, completed in 2010, is a 197-meter-long pedestrian and bike bridge with great views. It was named after the pine trees of Gangneung (sol) and the wind (baram) due to its windy nature. Connecting the river with the sea, the bridge offers beautiful night views and refreshing sea breezes, making it a popular place for dates as well as family vacations. To the north across the bridge, visitors can find the Gangneunghang Port Yacht Marina and the Gangneung Coffee Street.
