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Gangneung Wolhwa Street
In Korean: 강릉 월화거리
Gangneung Wolhwa Street is a street themed on the Wolhwa Pavilion legend of Namdaecheon Stream, the love story of Muwollang and Lady Yeonhwa from the Silla period.
It is open at all times, every day of the year. Accessible parking spaces are at the nearby Jungang Market Public Parking Lot No. 1 and the Wolhwa Street public parking lot. Leashed pets can go into some areas.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed) · 12 photos
12 photos ↓ · Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1
Gangneung Wolhwa Street Today
Worked out per date
Nov 4 (Wed)
Open at all times
Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization
Allowed in some areas · All dog breeds allowed · Leash required — source 2
Accessible parking
Dedicated accessible parking spaces available: Jungang Market Public Parking Lot No. 1 (5 spaces); Wolhwa Street public parking lot (1 space) — source 3
Accessible restroom
Accessible restroom available (next to the Wolhwa Street parking lot, Wolhwa Street entrance, Buheung Village) — source 3
Main entrance access
Ramp installed up to the entrance; wheelchair accessible — source 3
Gangneung Wolhwa Street map
The places on this map are also listed on this page.
Full bar = straight-line 500 m · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
Gangneung Wolhwa Street FAQ
What is the Wolhwa Pavilion legend of Namdaecheon Stream behind Gangneung Wolhwa Street?
It is a story from the reign of King Jinpyeong of Silla. Muwollang, posted from Gyeongju to Gangneung, fell in love with Yeonhwa, a local magnate's daughter, and they parted. Then a letter Yeonhwa entrusted to a carp reached Muwollang, and the two became husband and wife. The two are the parents of Kim Ju-won, Prince of Myeongju, and Kim Ju-won is the founder of the Gangneung Kim clan.
Where are the accessible parking spaces and restrooms near Gangneung Wolhwa Street?
There are 5 accessible parking spaces at Jungang Market Public Parking Lot No. 1 and 1 at the Wolhwa Street public parking lot. Accessible restrooms are next to the Wolhwa Street parking lot, at the entrance to Wolhwa Street, and in Buheung Village. A ramp leads to the entrance, so wheelchairs can get around.
Can I take a dog to Gangneung Wolhwa Street?
Pets are allowed in some areas. There is no breed restriction, and pets must wear a leash.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
Gangneung Wolhwa Street sources
Photos
Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1
Mandong Jegwastraight-line 200 m
