Wolhwa Street, Gangneung
Folktale-themed street · Data as of
Wolhwa Street in Gangneung is a street re-created around the Wolhwajeong folktale of Namdaecheon Stream; it is always open, every day of the year. The tale tells how Muwollang, sent from Gyeongju to Gangneung in the Silla period, falls in love with Yeonhwa, daughter of a local noble family, and how they are reunited by a letter she sends with a carp. Official information says this story was the inspiration for the Tale of Chunhyang. It is at 금성로11번길 9; for inquiries, call +82-33-640-5643. We could not find admission details in the official data.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 금성로11번길 9
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Closed
- Open all year
- Admission
- Check on site
- Contact
- +82-33-640-5643
Official information page (Korean)
What is Wolhwa Street?
Short answer: A street re-created around the Wolhwajeong folktale of Namdaecheon Stream.
The heroes of the tale are Muwollang and Lady Yeonhwa, the parents of Kim Ju-won, Prince of Myeongju, who became the founder of the Gangneung Kim clan of Silla. Official information says this tale was the inspiration for the Tale of Chunhyang.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: The official data gives no admission fee, so check on site. It is always open, every day of the year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 금성로11번길 9 |
| Opening hours | Always open |
| Closed | Open all year |
| Admission | Check on site |
| Contact | +82-33-640-5643 |
Wolhwa Street is always open, with no time limits. The official data gives no admission fee, so check before you visit. For inquiries, call +82-33-640-5643.
What should I see on Wolhwa Street?
Short answer: Walk the street and follow the story of the folktale.
In the reign of King Jinpyeong of Silla, Muwollang, sent from Gyeongju to Gangneung, meets Yeonhwa, daughter of a local noble family, and they fall in love. When a royal order calls him back to Gyeongju, they lose touch, and Yeonhwa, who is to be married to another man, entrusts a letter to a carp in the pond she often visited and sends it out to sea.
Muwollang, stopping at the market because his mother is ill, buys a carp, and when he cuts it open, Yeonhwa’s letter is inside; he hurries back to Gangneung. Both sets of parents accept that heaven was moved by their devotion, not by human effort, and the two are married.
Where can I stay near Wolhwa Street?
Short answer: The closest is 니스파크 (pension), about 1 min walk. These are the 3 closest stays within 1 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 니스파크 | Pension | 104 m | About 1 min walk |
| 월화 앤 호스텔 | Hostel | 140 m | About 2 min walk |
| 마켓맨션 | Hostel | 148 m | About 2 min walk |
Distances are straight-line distances, so the actual route may be longer; walking times assume 80 m per minute. Select a stay to open its page (in Korean) with check-in times and nearby restaurants and cafés. Property names are shown as officially registered in Korean.
Where can I eat or get coffee near Wolhwa Street?
Short answer: 5 restaurants between 183 m and 223 m, and 5 cafés between 36 m and 90 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 버니버니베이커리 | Café | 183 m | About 2 min walk |
| 달콤하잉 | Café | 193 m | About 2 min walk |
| 월화푸드 | Korean barbecue | 199 m | About 2 min walk |
| 사또옛날통닭 | Fried chicken | 204 m | About 3 min walk |
| 통큰갈비탕 | Korean barbecue | 223 m | About 3 min walk |
| Café | Type | Signature menu | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 사슴이 무인카페 | Café | 정보 없음 | 36 m | About 1 min walk |
| 무슈부부커피스탠드 강릉점 | Café | 정보 없음 | 75 m | About 1 min walk |
| 카페옥천 | Dessert café | 아메리카노, 카페라떼 | 77 m | About 1 min walk |
| 카페블랑코 | Café | 아메리카노(HOT), 카페라떼(HOT) | 82 m | About 1 min walk |
| 커더지커피 | Dessert café | 감자크림커피(ICE), 에그커피 | 90 m | About 1 min walk |
Select a name to open its page on our restaurant or café guide (in Korean). The small dots on the map also show nearby places that are not in the tables.
See it on the map
The large purple pin is Wolhwa Street. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Wolhwa Street?
Short answer: The closest is Ogeumjip Thatched House (about 4 min walk), and there are 5 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogeumjip Thatched House | Thatched-roof house, cultural heritage | 303 m | About 4 min walk |
| Gangneung Daedohobu Government Office | Historic site, government office ruins | 552 m | About 7 min walk |
| Gangneung Hyanggyo Confucian School | Confucian school, cultural heritage | 873 m | About 11 min walk |
| Myeongju Art Madang | Arts and culture complex | 873 m | About 11 min walk |
| Namsan Park | City park | 1.0 km | About 13 min walk |
Who is Wolhwa Street good for?
- Anyone who wants to follow a local folktale on foot
- Those looking for a short street with a story in the city center
- Anyone planning a walk around Namdaecheon Stream
Check before you go
- The official data gives no admission fee, so ask the contact number before you go
- Check street information with the City of Gangneung contact number
Checklist
- Read the folktale in advance
- Allow time to combine it with a walk along Namdaecheon Stream
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Wolhwa Street
Frequently asked questions
What kind of place is Wolhwa Street?
A street re-created around the Wolhwajeong folktale of Namdaecheon Stream.
What is the Wolhwajeong folktale?
The love story of Muwollang and Lady Yeonhwa, who are reunited and married thanks to a letter found inside a carp.
How much is admission to Wolhwa Street?
The official documents give no admission fee, so check on site. It is always open, every day of the year.
Where is the closest place to stay near Wolhwa Street?
Pension 니스파크 is the closest (about 1 min walk). Its page, in Korean, shows the check-in time and nearby restaurants and cafés.
Things to do in Gangneung
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Sources
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korean-language tourist information (attraction details) · Korea Tourism Organization · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Official information page · Operator · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
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