# Three-floor Gangneung snack shop with kids' sand play: Gangneung Sand - By Yerin Moh Ji (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-gyeonggi-side-bowl/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit to Gangneung Sand Main Branch; the taste and prices described were verified firsthand by the writer. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-gyeonggi-side-bowl/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-gyeonggi-side-bowl/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/index.md) ## In short Gangneung Sand Main Branch is a dessert souvenir shop filling all three floors of a building on Seonggokgoyang-gil in Gangneung, Gangwon. Stopping by during a business trip, the writer bought one box each of the signature coffee flavor for 16,000 won and the Chodang corn flavor for 17,000 won on the 2nd floor, saw the 1st floor photo exhibition "A Place Where Eyes Rest," and let the kids into the 3rd floor sand play event zone. The boxes still looked good on a weekend camping birthday table, so Gangneung Sand is a Gangneung souvenir worth buying again. ## Good to know - **Signature coffee flavor**: 16,000 won per box - **Chodang corn flavor**: 17,000 won per box - **Storage**: Room temperature 14 days / refrigerated 30 days / frozen 90 days - **Hours**: Daily 09:30-19:00 (last order 18:30) - **Closed**: No regular closing days, open year-round - **Parking**: Available right in front of the building - **Review event**: Free canned Americano for a Naver receipt review - **Layout**: 1F photo exhibition / 2F shop and counter / 3F event zone and photo zone - **Price reference**: ₩16,000 ≈ $12 · ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* I was on a business trip to Gangwon-do and it's definitely gotten pretty chilly haha. After working hard, I really craved a sweet dessert snack. I searched for good dessert spots nearby and 'Gangneung Sand Main Branch,' known as one of Gangneung's representative souvenirs and snacks, was right around the corner — so I ran right over! ## Where is Gangneung Sand Main Branch, and what is the 1st floor photo exhibition? Gangneung Sand Main Branch is on Seonggokgoyang-gil in Gangneung, and the shop takes up the entire building. Parking is available right in front, which made it easy to get to by car. ![Exterior of the Gangneung Sand Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-01-1p3du-966.webp) The moment I arrived my jaw dropped — the whole building is the 'Gangneung Sand' building, and it's really huge haha. ![Parking space in front of the Gangneung Sand Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-02-6zcyx-966.webp) I was very happy that I could park right in front of the building. ![The all-white Gangneung Sand Main Branch building seen from the stairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-03-y99is-966.webp) After parking, walking up the stairs reveals a very clean, all-white building waiting for you. Walking into the 1st floor, there was a small photo exhibition called 'A Place Where Eyes Rest' — the vibe was so emotional and lovely that it was perfect to stop and take it in for a moment. ## 2nd floor shop: Gangneung Sand prices and box lineup The 2nd floor of Gangneung Sand Main Branch has the order counter and the shop space. Here I chose one box of the signature coffee flavor for ₩16,000 and one box of the Chodang corn flavor, recommended for kids, for ₩17,000. ![Interior space leading up to the 2nd floor of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-04-1xcef-966.webp) ![Inside the 2nd floor shop of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-05-1d8kr-966.webp) ![Display area on the 2nd floor of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-06-1t5sm-966.webp) ![Walkway through the 2nd floor shop of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-07-xxe5r-966.webp) Taking the elevator up to the 2nd floor brings you to the order counter and shop. ![Order counter at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-08-cnwu5-966.webp) ![Photogenic shop interior at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-09-16ina-966.webp) ![Product display inside Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-10-1n9ra-966.webp) The shop interior is decorated so beautifully that photos turn out great even with zero effort! There were also tons of awards and certificates on display, which made me trust the taste even more. ![Award certificates displayed at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-11-yk1dh-966.webp) ![Gangneung Sand product boxes on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-12-69diq-966.webp) ### What the writer ordered at Gangneung Sand - Signature coffee flavor (1 box) ₩16,000 - Chodang corn flavor, recommended for kids (1 box) ₩17,000 ### How long does Gangneung Sand keep? - Room temperature: 14 days - Refrigerated: 30 days - Frozen: 90 days If you join the Naver receipt review event, they give you a nice canned Americano as a free gift — visitors should definitely grab that! ## 3rd floor sand play zone and photo zone: why Gangneung Sand works with kids The entire 3rd floor of Gangneung Sand Main Branch is an event zone. There's a sand play area where you dig through fine sand to find hidden treasures, plus a photo zone, making it a great spot to bring kids. I went up curious about what the 3rd floor would look like, and the moment I saw it I thought, 'I absolutely have to bring the kids here!' ![Entrance to the 3rd floor event zone at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-13-1gi2u-966.webp) ![Sand play experience area on the 3rd floor of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-14-13pom-966.webp) ![Inside the treasure-hunt sand play zone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-15-17bot-966.webp) ![3rd floor event zone space great for playing with kids](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-16-omx4t-966.webp) ![Overview of the 3rd floor experience space at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-17-dj40v-966.webp) The whole 3rd floor was set up as an event zone, with a solid experience space where you play in fine sand and dig up hidden treasures haha. Kids would come here and probably not want to leave! ![Photo zone on the 3rd floor of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-18-wuamz-966.webp) ![Gangneung Sand packaging displayed in the photo zone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-19-1aj22-966.webp) ![Cute backdrop at the Gangneung Sand Main Branch photo zone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-20-196le-966.webp) There's a cute little photo zone too, and the packaging itself is so emotional and pretty that photos look good against any background. ## Taste test: coffee flavor vs Chodang corn Gangneung Sand Gangneung Sand's signature coffee flavor blends coffee aroma with buttery richness, while the Chodang corn flavor has actual corn kernels you can bite into for a nutty taste. I set both boxes out for my daughter's weekend camping birthday table. ![Boxes of Gangneung Sand's signature coffee and Chodang corn flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-21-zvynp-966.webp) ![Gangneung Sand set out on a camping birthday table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-22-1qx8u-966.webp) ![Individually wrapped Gangneung Sand cookies](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-23-15vj2-966.webp) We happened to go camping with the family that weekend and threw a birthday party for my daughter — setting out the Gangneung Sand boxes made everything look even prettier and brightened up the birthday table mood haha. Signature coffee flavor — the subtle, gently spreading luxurious coffee aroma blends with rich buttery flavor, and you can immediately tell why it's the signature menu item. Chodang corn flavor — pure nuttiness! You actually bite into corn kernels popping inside the sand cookie, so the texture is fun too, and it's mildly sweet, so the kids ate it up. ## Gangneung Sand Main Branch opening hours - Daily 09:30 - 19:00 (last order 18:30) - Regular closing days: none (open year-round) The packaging is luxurious and the taste is excellent, so I plan to stop by again on my next Gangwon-do business trip and stock up generously! If you're looking for a travel gift or souvenir from Gangneung, definitely visit 'Gangneung Sand Main Branch'! ![Gangneung Sand box packaged as a Gangneung souvenir](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit-24-hw0pq-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점) - 31 Seonggokgoyang-gil 5beon-angil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 성곡고양길5번안길 31 1층~3층 - 37.7775285, 128.8901364 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%95%EB%A6%89%EC%83%8C%EB%93%9C%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.7775285,128.8901364,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-gyeonggi-side-bowl/gangneung-sand-main-store-family-visit/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt