Gangneung Scavenger Hunt: Sea, Snow & Sleuths: The Gangneung Chase
Two hours. One epic Gangneung adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Gangneung you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Gangneung. This top rated Gangneung Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Sea, Snow & Sleuths: The Gangneung Chase
Discover Gangneung's downtown through a walking tour that leads you to historic landmarks like Noam Tunnel and Imyeonggwan Samun Gate. Solve riddles, answer trivia, and snap creative photos as you unlock local stories and fun facts along the way. Compete for points on the leaderboard while exploring hidden gems and beautiful architecture. Perfect for group outings, date nights, family adventures, or team building, this interactive experience makes city exploration exciting for everyone.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Noam Tunnel
Let curiosity lead you inside this tunnel where trains once thundered. Today, light art installations and echoes of the city's industrial age fill this unique urban space and link Gangneung's past with it's lively present.
Gangneung Kim Yun gi House
Step up to an elegant home that showcases Gangneung's noble roots. Marvel at the careful design that once separated daily lives of scholars and aristocrats from the bustling town. The charm of old hanok carpentry let's the spirit of Gangneung's yangban class shine through.
Wolhwa Street
This lively street is both a time machine and a gallery, blending Gangneung's railroad legacy with new stories. Find art and nostalgia as the city reinvents itself in creative ways, honoring both it's past and it's playful energy.
Imyeonggwan Samun Gate
Step into Gangneung's storied past at a gate that has witnessed centuries of officials, scholars, and visitors passing through. In the heart of the city, this spot radiates the deep-rooted pride of the region's political heritage. Let's meander where kings were once honored and secrets of diplomacy and ceremony linger in the air.
Jungdaecheong Hall
Picture Gangneung when it was the destination for officials and visitors from across the country—this grand hall was the beating heart of official welcomes, ceremonies, and city meetings.
Uiunru Pavilion
Relax in one of Gangneung's most serene spots—a pavilion that once served as a retreat for high-ranking guests and poets. It is the perfect corner for daydreams and historic inspiration in the city of mountains and sea.
Gangneung Hyanggyo
Among the scholarly spirits of Gangneung, this school has seen generations strive for wisdom and success. Echoes of civil service aspirations and traditional rites fill the air. Here, the City of Scholars reveals it's most dedicated corner.
Flagpole Supports
Uncover an ancient mystery among city streets—these massive stone sentinels are older than most buildings you will see in Gangneung. Remnants of a temple long gone, they stand quietly as witnesses to the city’s Buddhist past.
How the Gangneung Scavenger Hunt works
Explore Gangneung like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.
Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Gangneung, South Korea
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Gangneung Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Gangneung leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Gangneung Scavenger Hunt: Sea, Snow & Sleuths: The Gangneung Chase
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman