Gangneung Sand + Gangwon-ok Mochi — Honest Review of Gangneung's Top Souvenir Spot (Prices · Signatures

The souvenir most travelers bring back from Gangneung, Gangneung Sand + Gangwon-ok Mochi honest review. Both sold at the same store (89-8 Chodang Sundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province). The full details from buying 4 boxes of Gangneung Sand + tasting Gangwon-ok mochi. 18,000 KRW per box · 34,000 KRW for two, plus the Naver receipt review event and signature menu — all in one visit.

Gangneung Sand green box and Gangwon-ok orange box on the display shelf

About Gangneung Sand + Gangwon-ok

Everyone coming back from Gangneung brings home Gangneung Sand. And sold at the same store — Gangwon-ok Mochi. Cookies baked with French gourmet butter + premium cream cheese + salt caramel = Gangneung Sand. Chewy mochi skin made from Gangwon glutinous rice + cream cheese + fresh cream + Chodang sundubu = Gangwon-ok mochi. The signature Gangneung souvenir spot where you can grab both at once.

Location · Hours · Parking

Address	89-8 Chodang Sundubu-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (1F)
Hours	Open daily 09:30 – 18:30
Parking	Free parking in front (spacious)
Amenities	Groups · Takeout · Wi-Fi · Pets · Restroom
Delivery	Available

Gangneung Sand and Gangwon-ok Mochi storefront on Chodang Sundubu-gil

Prices — Gangneung Sand · Gangwon-ok Mochi

Gangneung Sand 1 box	₩18,000
Gangneung Sand 2 boxes	34,000 KRW (2,000 KRW off)
Gangneung Sand (single)	1,900 KRW (Coffee · Strawberry · Corn — 3 flavors)
Gangwon-ok Mochi 1 box	₩18,000
Gangwon-ok Mochi 2 boxes	34,000 KRW
Gangwon-ok Mochi (single)	1,600 KRW

💎 Key Points: Compared to 1 box, the 2-box bundleis 2,000 KRW off — best value for gifts. There's no 3-4 box bundle discount, so checking out 2 boxes at a time separately is the smart play.

Naver Receipt Review Event — Free Mochi Tasting

The store's Naver Receipt Review eventis a nice bonus. Per receipt, regardless of item, you get 1 free mochi.So if you're buying 4 boxes of Gangneung Sand → split into two checkouts of 2 boxes each → get 2 free mochi to taste. A great little hack.

Store Menu + Signatures

Signature Drinks

The store's signature is Chodang Corn Coffee (6,000 KRW). The sweet flavor of Chodang corn pairs beautifully with coffee. Sitting in the store and enjoying Gangneung Sand alongside the signature drink is the best way to do it.

Coffee · Beverages

Americano 4,500 KRW / Caffè Latte 5,000 KRW / Vanilla Latte 5,500 KRW / Peach Iced Tea · Chamomile · Earl Grey · Peppermint · Rooibos 4,500 KRW / Yuzu Tea 5,000 KRW / Choco Latte 5,000 KRW / Green Grape · Grapefruit · Hibiscus Ade 6,000 KRW / Lemonade 6,000 KRW

Ice Cream

Butter Cookie Ice Cream / Mochi Ice Cream — 4,500 KRW each

Tasting Review — First-Hand Details

Gangneung Sand — Proven Classic

There's a reason everyone coming back from Gangneung is carrying this. French gourmet butter— the rich aroma of the cookies + premium cream cheese + salt caramel = perfect sweet-and-salty balance. First bite: butter explosion. Second: depth of cream cheese. Last: the salty caramel finish. Why a classic is a classic.

Gangneung Sand outdoor banner showing the 18,000 / 34,000 KRW pricing

Gangwon-ok Mochi — For Those Who Like It Smooth

The chewy mochi skin from Gangwon glutinous rice is top-tier. The filling, though, is cream cheese + fresh cream + Chodang sundubu — closer to plain whipped cream than cream-cheese dense. If you love the rich, thick depth of cream cheese, opinions may split. But if you prefer a soft, fluffy dessert, it's a strong pick. The product won a grand prize — the certificate is displayed at the store entrance.

Gangwon-ok Mochi store interior with the KANG WON OK sign

Store Visit Tips

✅ Parking is easy and the garden is well-kept — pavilion and heart photo spot at the entrance

✅ Check out in groups of 2 boxes — score the free mochi tasting + bundle discount at the same time

✅ Can taste right from the car — or at the tables next to the store

✅ Strawberry makgeolli on display — worth grabbing if you like a drink

✅ Stick with classic original for Gangneung Sand — strawberry/corn may split opinions

Visit Info at a Glance

Name	Gangneung Sand + Gangwon-ok (Chodang Sundubu-gil)
Featured items	Gangneung Sand (1 box 18,000 KRW) + Gangwon-ok Mochi (1 box 18,000 KRW)
Taste Review	Gangneung Sand ★★★★★ / Gangwon-ok Mochi ★★★★☆
Value	★★★★★ when using the 2-box bundle + receipt review event
Best for	Gangneung travel souvenirs · coworker gifts · family gifts

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Pair It With These Gangneung Spots

📍 Chodang Sundubu Street (walking distance): The store is on Chodang Sundubu-gil — Gangneung's most famous sundubu restaurant street

📍 Gyeongpodae (10 min by car): Gangneung's iconic Gyeongpo Lake + cherry blossom festival route

📍 BTS Bus Stop (20 min by car): Hyangho Beach — the You Never Walk Alone pilgrimage spot

📍 Jumunjin (30 min by car): Gangwon's representative port + seafood

📍 Mukho (45 min by car): Mukho Lighthouse · Dojaebigol Skyvalley · Hanseom Beach

Wrapping Up

Gangneung Sand + Gangwon-ok Mochi This is the souvenir destination Gangneung visitors return to most. Classic original Gangneung Sand is a proven pick. Gangwon-ok Mochi is for those who prefer a softer texture. Combine the 2-box bundle pricing with the Naver receipt review tasting hack and you'll be 200% satisfied. Make sure to drop by on your next Gangneung trip.

🌅Gangneung BTS Bus Stop — Dawn Sunrise at the You Never Walk Alone Pilgrimage Spot→

Here are the Gangwon courses our readers tend to combine with this trip.

Mukho Lighthouse — Donghae Mukho Travel Course Complete Guide→

Hanseom Beach — Mukho Donghae Tunnel Photo Spot→

Deungdae Oreum-gil — Mukho Dojaebigol Skyvalley Walking Course→