Family Trip to Gyeongpo for New Year's Sunrise
New Year's Sunrise Family Trip in Gangneung
Day 1 (12/30, Tuesday)
(Travel) Sangbong -> Gangneung (KTX)
1. Hegge: Lunch at a brunch cafe
- Located on the 3rd floor of a building without an elevator.
- The atmosphere was quiet, calm, and clean!
- We visited as a group of three and ordered two sandwich sets (14,900 KRW each) and one coffee.
- Sandwich set includes: Ciabatta sandwich + pumpkin soup + coffee (hot/iced).
- The soup changes daily; on the day we visited, it was pumpkin soup.
- We ordered a jambon fig sandwich and a chicken ranch sandwich.
- It seemed like they baked the bread themselves, which made it easy on the stomach.
- The overall taste was healthy and delicious.
- The jambon fig sandwich contained fig jam instead of actual figs, which was a bit disappointing.
- The chicken ranch had just the right flavor, slightly sweet, savory, and delicious.
- The coffee set was Americano, and we also ordered Hegge blended drip coffee (5,800 KRW).
- It was great to enjoy a healthy brunch with tasty coffee!
2. There was a street food place on the first floor of the building where Hegge is located, and we had fish cake.
- The fish cake was delicious as always, and the owner was very friendly.
3. Gangneung Central Market
- Bani Chicken Gangjeong
- Even on a weekday afternoon, there was a line, possibly due to the year-end.
- The process from waiting to ordering and packaging was efficient, taking about 10 minutes.
- The taste was above average, and while it wasn't a must-try, it was still enjoyable.
- Compared to Sokcho's Mansuk Chicken Gangjeong, it was a bit softer.
- Traditional liquor can be found at a store called Asak in the central market.
- The owner was very friendly and didn't try to sell the expensive options.
- The nearby Emart did not sell traditional liquor.
4. Go.re Bookstore
- We visited the famous Go.re Bookstore in Gangneung, which is about a 10-15 minute walk or a 5-minute drive from the central market.
- The bookstore has a parking lot, but spaces are limited, so it's good to know nearby parking options.
- I first visited after a temple stay at Bohyeonsa in early 2021, and I am still envious of having such a bookstore outside of Seoul.
- I purchased Kim Cho-yeop's "The Shell of Two Sides." I often end up buying her books when I visit bookstores in Sokcho or Gangneung.
- The book is intriguing and thought-provoking.
5. Accommodation: Confiness Ocean Suite Hotel
- This hotel was booked to see the New Year's sunrise in Gangneung.
- Although it had a mountain view instead of a sea view, it was not disappointing since the sea was just a short distance away.
- Thanks to my loving and diligent mother, we could enjoy our year-end and New Year's trip to Gangneung!
- The hotel felt more like a clean condo than a typical 4-star hotel.
- It is also suitable for workation stays.
- There is a convenience store on the first floor, making it convenient.
- It is slightly away from Gyeongpo but still close, which means fewer crowds.
- This is a great place for family stays!
+ Enjoying a happy dinner with my beloved family and Gweryongpo dried fish!
Source :https://blog.naver.com/makeherebetterplace/224176182866
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