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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Gangneung

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Gangneung, South Korea

Updated January 10, 2017

Unusual Attractions in Gangneung

Gangneung, South Korea

Sun Cruise Resort and Yacht

The world's first cruise ship-shaped hotel is perched atop a cliff.

Gangneung, South Korea

Chamsori Gramophone and Edison Science Museum

Explore the history of recorded sound at the world's third largest collection of Edison memorabilia.

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Pyeongchang, South Korea

Vantablack Hyundai Pavilion

The darkest building on Earth was built for the snow-white scenery of the 2018 Winter Olympics.

10 miles from Gangneung

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Grasshopper's Dream Cafe

Along a rail-biking route, giant insects house a two-story restaurant.

18 miles from Gangneung

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38th Parallel Beach

A thriving surf community exists in relative remoteness along the former boundary between North and South Korea.

19 miles from Gangneung

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