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Parks and recreation in Gangneung

Gangneung's Top Attractions

Gangneung's landscape features a prominent legacy from the 2018 Winter Olympics, centered around the Gangneung Olympic Park. This complex houses specialized venues including the Gangneung Hockey Centre, the Ice Arena for figure skating, and the Speed Skating Oval. Beyond international sports facilities, the region offers the Gyeongpo Ecological Wetland for nature observation and family-oriented destinations like Seorak Waterpia and High1 Choochoopark, which features unique railway-themed attractions.

Gangneung's Top Attractions — Map

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Gyeongposaengtaeseubjiwon

Restored wetland area near Gyeongpo Lake featuring walking trails and seasonal lotus blooms. It serves as a habitat for migratory birds and various aquatic plants.

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Gangneung Hockey Centre

Gangneung Hockey Centre is an indoor arena located in the coastal city of Gangneung, South Korea.

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Gangneung Curling Centre

Gangneung Gymnasium is a multi-purpose indoor arena, located in the coastal city of Gangneung, South Korea.

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Gangneung Olympic Park

The Gangneung Olympic Park is a sports complex area in Gyo-dong, Gangneung, South Korea, which contains four of the 2018 Olympic Games…

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Gangneung Ice Arena

Gangneung Ice Arena is an indoor ice arena, built for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It is located in the coastal city of Gangneung.

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Gangneung Oval

The Gangneung Oval is a speed skating oval in South Korea, which was used for the speed skating competitions at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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Alpensia Cross-Country Centre

Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre and Alpensia Biathlon Centre are sport venues in the Alpensia resort, located in Daegwallyeong-myeon,…

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Seorak Waterpia

Large-scale water park utilizing natural hot spring water from the Seorak mountains. Features include indoor and outdoor wave pools, water slides, and therapeutic spa facilities.

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Gangneung Stadium

The Gangneung Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gangneung, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches.

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High1 Choochoopark

Railway-themed park built on a former switchback line. Features include an incline train, railbikes, and mini-train rides through the mountainous Samcheok landscape.

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Haiwon-woteowoldeu

High-altitude water park at High1 Resort featuring the Poseidon Wave pool, multiple indoor and outdoor slides, and specialized family zones.

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Jaedong Park

Riverside recreation area in Samcheok used for seasonal water activities and outdoor leisure.

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